“Mrs. Adamms, I was only trying to warn you not to be deceived by that woman. How could you call me a shrew?”

Winnie felt hurt.

Monica wasn’t swayed. “Don’t pretend to be pitiful in front of me. Eily is my special guest, and you were incredibly rude to her. I will complain to the management here and ensure you are never allowed in this area again.”

Winnie’s face turned pale. “Mrs. Adamms, you can’t do that. My mother has shares here too.”

Monica chuckled. “Your mother’s shares don’t give her a say here. And from what I know of her, if she knew what you did, she’d fully support...