Chapter 242 Stage
Derrick’s hands tremblet uncontrollably as Melody’s words and the fiery sting on his face twisted his heart: like a knife.
He looked up in disbelief. Derrick met Melody’s indifferent expression, feeling lost and overwhelmed.
The burning pain on his skin was undeniable.
The allergic rash on Melody’s arm was a silent accusation that struck him with clarity and force.
Suzanna had crumpled to the ground, weak and vulnerable, after Derrick had suddenly let go of her. Kenrick, too, wore a dazed expression similar to Derrick’s, having just received a sharp slap from Melody.
She knew that the secret about the Shields family being allergic to Cacroce was out in the open now.
Suzanna struggled to prop herself up on her trembling arms, but her frail body failed her. After several attempts/she remained sprawled on the floor, looking utterly pitiful.
She observed Derrick’s expression, her fear–filled eyes brimming with concern. She spoke up, her voice a mix of hurt and fear, “Derrick! Your face…
“Mel, I’m begging you. Please don’t blame Derrick. He was just worried about me! I told him that I didn’t want to come find you. You’ve married into the Moores on behalf of me and become Madam Moore. You’ve already endured so much for me. After all of this, I shouldn’t bother you.
“It’s okay if my face gets disfigured, but many people who have used your cosmetics have experienced problems. You cannot continue using a product without quality control, as you run the risk of harming others!
“Besides, Ken and I are completely innocent. Holding this grudge against him will only hurt the relationship between you two!”
Suzanna’s words came out timidly, coupled with her pale, sickly beauty, she transformed into a pitiful image of innocence,
But interpreting her words painted a different picture.
Melody appeared as the quintessential villain, stealing Suzanna’s fiancé and her prestige by marrying into.
the Moores.
Moreover, she was jealous of her ex–boyfriend’s relationship with her own sister, which went against all principles of loyalty as a married woman.
This behavior was merely a reflection of Melody’s character.
The most critical issue was that her product had ruined people’s faces, which could even be considered criminal,
In that moment, the crowd’s gaze toward Melody became subtly charged.
After all, even if Melody was indeed a member of the Shields, she was not compatible with a prestigious family like Moores.
Chapter 242 Stage
Moreover, the true betrothed was certainly not her.
Amanda sat back, casually observing the chaos unfold before her.
She had provoked Melody and challenged her in the tea competition.
All she waited for was this very moment.
She wanted Melody to be condemned morally and socially.
What did it matter if she was a genius of the tea art? It wouldn’t change the fact that she was a mess.
No matter how popular YM Cosmetics was, if there was a fundamental problem, it was only a matter of time before everything came crashing down.
“Wow, I didn’t know Ms. Tucker and Mr. Lucas had a past. What made her suddenly marry into the Moores?
“Since they were once a couple, their tense reunion must involve some misunderstanding, right?”
“Why don’t we all calm down and have a chat?”
Amanda was quick to forget her own bruises, fanning the flames of conflict, completely oblivious to her own folly.
But in that moment, no one had the energy to engage with her.
Derrick stood there, dazed and shaken. Suzanna finally managed to rise, weakly pulling out a handkerchief to wipe the tea paste from his face.
The thick paste symbolized a higher concentration of Cacroce.
She hesitated to touch him.
Her brow furrowed with worry as she gently wiped his face, her caring voice tinged with a sob.
“Derrick, everything is my fault. If it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t have made Melody angry.
“If the allergy worsens, it could become serious. Let me take you back to the hospital, okay?
“As for the YM Cosmetics situation, I’ll handle it. I’ll cover the compensation for Mel. After all, she’s family.”
As Suzanna spoke, her tone grew heavier with the burden of humiliation
Melody, noticing her theatrics, initially wanted her to continue, thinking this stage had been set up just for her. But when Suzanna mentioned she was family, Melody felt a wave of nausea wash over her.
She found it distasteful,
That line grated on her nerves,
Melody was disgusted by that.
She smiled gently and swept a cold, unfeeling gaze over Suzanna’s frail figure.
Just before Suzanna could finish her sentence, Melody stepped forward and grabbed her neck with a single
hand
