Chapter 251

• "Hilary, please apologize," Marlon Casagrande said tersely, turning to glance at Hilary Maltes, who reluctantly rose to her feet. Her makeup was smudged, giving her an unusually disheveled appearance that contradicted her usual polished public persona.
• "I'm sorry," Hilary muttered, her apology lacking sincerity as she avoided Elisa's gaze.
• "An apology should come with the right attitude. I don’t accept yours," Elisa responded firmly.