Chapter 51: Irene's Silence

After Hanni finished speaking, she looked at Assistant Barton, expecting him to support her due to their long working relationship. However, Barton remained silent, making Hanni even angrier. Irene slung her backpack over her shoulder without sparing Hanni or the others a glance. "Assistant Barton, they don't need my help here. Let's go." Barton, both furious and anxious, hurried to explain, "Miss Irene! It's not like that! Miss Alice is from the Raphael family; technically, she isn't a miss of the Norman family." "Miss, why are you out here!" Suddenly, Hanni turned and ran a few steps. Irene looked back to see a young girl approaching, surrounded by many bodyguards. The girl wore a soft dress but had a blank expression, like a beautiful doll in a brightly colored dress—pretty but lifeless. Her eyes, void of life, stared at Irene for a moment and then looked at Hanni. Standing beside Alice, Hanni's arrogance grew even stronger. "Assistant Barton, I have no issue with you, but I