Chapter 90

Chelsea's heart pounded in her chest as she walked out of the expensive restaurant, her conversation with the manager still fresh in her mind.

The tension in the air was thick, and she couldn't wait to escape the suffocating atmosphere.

But before she could reach her car and find solace in the privacy of her own thoughts, Hilary, Daryl's new wife, unexpectedly caught up with her.

Hilary's sharp voice pierced through the night, filled with a bitter mix of jealousy and malice. "Well, well, well, if it isn't Chelsea," she sneered. "I heard you were having a cozy little chat with the manager. I suppose that's how you get what you want, isn't it? Sleeping your way to the top?"

Chelsea's eyes widened in disbelief. How could Hilary say such cruel and baseless things? She had always tried to be kind and respectful towards Hilary, despite the complicated history between them.

With a deep breath, Chelsea mustered the strength to respond calmly. "Hilary, I don't know what has brought on this ani