Chapter 543
“Nathalie, don’t you think it’s odd that Allison’s team has been silent for so long?” Penelope mused, and her thoughts were consumed by the desire to see Allison crumble. “Do you think they’re devising some kind of PR strategy for her?”
Nathalie shrugged. “Clearing her name won’t be easy. But I’ve heard her agent is a real shark.”
Penelope furrowed her brow. “You don’t think they could spin this on me, do you? Try to claim I spread those photos?”
Nathalie chuckled. “Oh, Penelope, you’ve got nothing to worry about. You’re the future daughter-in-law of the Lindbergs, heiress to the Flanagan fortune. Who would believe you’d stoop to such levels? That’s a stunt only a desperate woman like Allison would pull. And even if she tries to pin it on you, what proof would she have?”
Relief washed over Penelope as she examined the photos. Each one was carefully chosen to only feature her profile, which cleverly disguised any distinguishing features she shared with Allison. No one could possibly link them back to her..
Feeling lighter, she turned to Nathalie. “I have a little something for you.” She reached into her closet and pulled out a luxury designer bag. “It’s a limited edition. Only two exist in all of Northfield. I want you to have it.”
Nathalie’s eyes lit up as she eagerly accepted the gift. “Penelope, we’re friends. I’d do anything for you.”
Despite her reassurances, her gaze never left the bag. Although Nathalie came from a well-to-do family, her mother’s humble background meant she wasn’t accustomed to such high-end fashion.
Penelope winced slightly at the loss of her beloved accessory, but if it bought Nathalie’s silence, it was a worthwhile sacrifice.
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