"Or is it that you haven't had enough of being Megan's lackey? Shouldn't you be happy at a time like this? So, why are you speaking up for Megan? Have you gotten used to being her simp?" Nolan questioned.
These words were harsh, and in the past, Megan and Jeanne would have immediately started a fight with Nolan. But now, even if they had three times the courage, they still wouldn't dare.
Nolan sighed and looked at Jeanne. "I gave you a chance before, but you threw it away. Now, you don't get another one. However, since the two of you seem to be getting along so well now, forgiving you isn't entirely out of the question. But if I can only forgive one of you, who should it be?"
As soon as these words left his mouth, Megan and Jeanne's eyes lit up.
"Me, Nolan! Forgive me! I am your wife after all. We had feelings for each other. I swear, I'll listen to you from now on. I'll never cause trouble again. Please, give me one more chance. I'm begging you!"
Jeanne, seeing Megan plead so desperately, didn't hold back either.
"No, Nolan, you should forgive me instead! I'm begging you. I'll do anything you say. My body, my soul, everything I have is yours! I swear, I'll never betray you! Megan doesn't deserve your love. Only I truly care about you. Nolan, I swear on my life, I won't let you down."
Hearing Jeanne undermine her, Megan exploded with rage. She pointed at her and shouted angrily, "You bitch! You're the one who doesn't deserve him! Get out! Get out right now!"
What had seemed like a harmonious relationship between the two women was now on the verge of becoming a bitter rivalry—all because of Nolan's words.
But Nolan had no patience for this farce. "Enough! Both of you, shut up!"
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