Chapter 1201

• Madam Emili quickly gathered her thoughts, trying to appear composed. She took a deep breath and said, “Madam Stella, Miss Maris, I’m truly sorry we couldn’t attend Miss Maris’s birthday banquet. Gracy and I had to go to Kalabar and couldn’t make it back in time. My father even turned down some invitations on our behalf. The moment we returned, we wanted to personally apologize.”
• She paused, gathering her thoughts to continue with more confidence. “What Madam Stella just mentioned has nothing to do with us. We haven’t even been in Li City these past two days, so there’s no way I could have framed my daughter. As for the rumors about us being detained, that's completely false. I hope everyone won’t make assumptions without knowing the full story.”
• Though her words were firm, Madam Emili's gaze was uneasy, and her breath was slightly shaky. She had to deny everything, while also urging others not to jump to conclusions.