Chapter 971

To be specific, Marika was on her own. What could she even do? "I will not allow you to get what you wish for just like that. Even if I was completely defeated in the end, I will ensure that your reputation goes down the drain!" Marika widened her eyes and glared fiercely. Maryanne, who was in her room upstairs, overheard them arguing. However, she was unable to leave her room as her door had been locked. Seeing that Maryanne wasn't coming downstairs and Marika was giving him such an attitude, Richard decided not to continue engaging in this argument. Thus, he turned around and left. Marika then went upstairs and instructed someone to open the door to Maryanne's room. Maryanne darted out of her room, trying to get away. A household staff stopped her from doing so just in the nick of time. "Where's Dad?" Maryanne thought that Richard had come upstairs. Overcome with disappointment, Marika questioned, "Why are you still referring to him as your 'dad'? Did you feel like