Reborn with Nothing but My Farm and Vengeance in the Apocalypse novel Chapter 63

Chapter 63: Chapter 63: Something’s Fishy

Ethan Sutton had told Sylvia Lancaster to go out less. Plus, she had no desire to go out and face the nasty rumors, so Sylvia had been a good girl and stayed home for over a month.

She felt like she was going stir-crazy!

Finally, Ethan Sutton was leaving for a business trip. Seizing the opportunity, Sylvia secretly invited her good friends, Wendy Sheffield and Clara Hayes, over for a small get-together.

Clara Hayes was the first to arrive. The moment Sylvia saw her, she started tearfully complaining about all the grievances she had suffered lately.

After hearing her out, Clara said indignantly, "That Melody Summers is such a scheming bitch! She must have spread all these rumors herself!"

Just as they were talking, Wendy Sheffield arrived.

Wendy hadn’t come alone; a girl with delicate features followed behind her. Wendy smiled and introduced her to Clara and Sylvia. "This is my friend, Nina Walsh. Nina’s father works for the city’s police department, and her mother is the old chief’s only daughter."

Clara and Sylvia gave Nina a dismissive glance. Noticing her plain clothes, they offered only a slight nod before falling silent.

Wendy herself was just a hanger-on in their circle, and now she had brought another one. Clara and Sylvia had no interest in making small talk with someone who wasn’t part of their social class.

Nina’s expression grew awkward when she saw the two barely acknowledging her. Wendy, however, was unfazed; she never let such trivialities bother her.

’In Wendy’s view, you should do everything you can to cling to useful people. As for embarrassment? She didn’t think she had much of an audience.’

Nina’s father, Caleb Summers, was a trusted subordinate of Wendy’s father. Furthermore, Wendy’s grandfather and Nina’s maternal grandfather were old acquaintances.

Nina was currently dating Wendy’s brother, Winston Sheffield. She was very good at winning over the Sheffields, so the family largely approved of her. Wendy was also rather pleased with Nina, which was why she wanted to introduce her to her social circle.

Clara turned back to Sylvia. "Sylvia, Melody Summers is only bullying you because she knows you’re too nice. We have to find a way to teach her a lesson!"

"Melody Summers?!" Nina Walsh blurted out in surprise.

Everyone looked at Nina in confusion. Seeing her shocked expression, Clara raised an eyebrow. "What? You know her?"

"I... I have a cousin named Melody Summers, too." Seeing everyone staring at her, Nina added nervously, "She’s my mother’s older sister’s daughter. But it must just be a coincidence—the same name."

’In Nina’s eyes, Melody was just an ordinary person. How could she possibly have any connection to this group of high-society young women?’

Hearing this, Sylvia immediately grabbed her phone, pulled up a photo, and showed it to Nina. "Is this her?"

Nina froze when she saw the photo. It really was the Melody Summers she knew. Confused, she nonetheless gave a small nod. "Yes, that’s her."

At that, Clara’s eyes glinted. "Then do you know where she lives?"

"I do." Nina nodded. "She lives in one of the villas at The Metropolis Residences. My parents and I even visited her family there."

The corner of Clara’s mouth curved into an unreadable smile. She slowly leaned in toward Nina. "So, can you figure out a way to get her to come out?"

Looking at Clara standing before her, staring directly at her, Nina felt a strange knot of nervousness in her stomach. She stammered, "I—I don’t know her that well. Besides, we got into an argument last time, and she even hit my dad. If I ask her to meet, she probably won’t show up."

Clara chuckled softly. "Don’t worry. I’ll tell you what to do."

With that, Clara grabbed Nina’s wrist, her voice taking on a seductive tone. "Just do as I say and get her to meet you, and I’ll give you the latest handbag from Levalier."

A jolt of alarm went through Nina. Clara’s hand on her wrist felt like a cold snake, but she didn’t dare pull away. All she could do was nod numbly.

A triumphant smile spread across Clara’s face. She released Nina and turned to Sylvia. "Sylvia, don’t you worry. I’ll make sure you get your revenge this time!"

Sylvia, however, seemed hesitant. "Claire, let’s not blow this out of proportion. I’m afraid it’ll be hard to explain to my parents if they find out..."

Lately, because the Sutton Group had refused to invest in the Lancaster Group, Robert Lancaster and Elaine Hughes were deeply disappointed in Sylvia. She didn’t want to cause them any more trouble at a time like this.

"Relax," Clara said confidently. "I’ll have someone do it on the sly. And... I guarantee that bitch won’t dare to say a thing!"

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