Chapter 267

Sophia Ford didn’t bother with polite greetings and got straight to the point. "Miss Hayes, I heard you and Sarah Knight have had a few run-ins. And honestly, it’s no surprise—someone like you, coming from such a high-status family, wouldn’t stoop to that level unless she really crossed the line first, right?" "To be real with you, I’ve had issues with her too. She likes to start stuff, plain and simple." "So here's my thought—since we clearly have a common enemy, why not team up and give her a taste of her own medicine? What do you say?" Sophia always knew how to play people, and her words were crafted perfectly—flattering enough to please Emily Hayes and subtly provoking enough to spark those old flames of resentment toward Sarah. Now all she had to do was sit back and wait for this emotionally driven woman to take the bait and join forces. After listening to her pitch, Emily went quiet, falling into thought. Honestly, after everything between Sarah and Alexander Barron, Emily had be