Chapter 442

Lacey bitterly smiled. “Summer, we have a professional relationship. Let’s not talk about private matters while we’re working. Don’t worry. I don’t blame you for this.”

What right do I have to blame Summer?

She’s Zeke’s high school friend. She knew him for a longer time than I, and their relationship is much stronger than ours.

If anything, I’m the third wheel.

Upon hearing Lacey’s words, Summer felt at ease. “You don’t blame me? It seems like Mr. Williams has told you what happened. That’s good. I was worried that you’d blame me for this. Ms. Hinton, I’ll interrupt you no longer. I’ll take my leave now.”

Nancy looked at Summer’s retreating figure as she gritted her teeth and seethed, “Son of a b*tch! Are mistresses running rampant nowadays? I can’t believe she dares to show herself in front of you.

Humph! Lacey, I’d strongly suggest that you fire her!”

Lacey sighed, “Let’s work on the opening ceremony. I don’t want to bother myself with anything other than work right now.”

The Hintons entered Love in a Fallen City.

Numerous famous people from the corporate world were already waiting in the hall.

When they saw Lacey, they hurriedly came forward to congratulate her.

Their inquiries about Zeke embarrassed her.

To avoid further embarrassment, all they could do was to take Lacey to the lounge. She would only leave the room when the opening ceremony started.

Unexpectedly, she did not get the peace she wanted even after entering the lounge.

Soon, the doorbell rang.

Lacey answered, “Come in.”

Four people entered as the door swung open.

When they saw the others, Lacey and her family froze.

It was Adam, Daniel and his son, Emily, and Madeleine.

Although Lacey’s family did not like them, they still politely said, “Welcome to the opening ceremony of Love in a Fallen City. Please take a seat. The ceremony is about to begin.”

Adam said coldly, “We’re not here for the opening ceremony.”

“Oh?” Lacey queried, “Then, why are you here?”

Daniel glanced at Emily and said, “Tell her.”

Emily gleefully replied, “Lacey, do you think that everything’s going smoothly for you right now? Do you think you’re the greatest? Let me tell you the truth. Disaster is about to befall your family. Not only will you go to jail, but you’ll also become bankrupt.”

Before she could finish her words, Nancy hissed, “B*tch, shut up. You can’t win against her, so you’re here to make sarcastic remarks. Do you think you can intimidate us with words? Humph! Believe it or not, I don’t need Lacey to do anything. I can crush you with my pinkie.”

Emily scoffed, “Sarcastic remarks? Ha. These are not sarcasm. I’m just telling you the truth. Daniel, think about this well. If your entire family goes to jail, your assets will be confiscated, and no one will take care of your god-granddaughter, Sharon. I’ll give you a chance now. Transfer your company to me. In return, I’ll take care of Sharon for the rest of her life. In fact, I might be able to put in a good word for you and save your lives.”

Daniel frowned. “Emily, you keep saying that we’re going to jail. What crime did we commit?”

Emily huffed smugly, “I’m sorry. I can’t tell you yet. You’ll find out soon enough. I’m sure you don’t want Sharon to end up on the streets as a beggar. Haha! If you don’t want that to happen, transfer your ownership of the company to us immediately. If not, you’ll have to bear the consequences of your actions.”