Clara felt discouraged to hear John's words. She felt as if it had rained on her parade.

She just imagined that Alice was a lady from a rich family. But John broke her illusion coldly.

John continued, "If she is rich, why does she buy a previously-owned house? She must spend almost all her money on the two BMWs."

Hearing this, Clara changed her face. She looked cold again. It seemed that she would be nice to Alice if Alice were rich. And if Alice were as poor as before, Clara would treat her as usual.

"Since she is just a poor woman, why dares she to be rude to...