Chapter 226 A Mother's Scent

The woman shot Melissa a sharp, warning look. She then turned back and settled her gaze on Jeanette's face. At that moment, Jeanette was still dazed by the inexplicable sense of familiarity. But in the woman's eyes, that distant, frozen look read as absolute terror. Something in her chest suddenly felt tight. The displeasure she already felt toward Melissa deepened instantly. Melissa stood rigid where she was. After all, that woman was Jessica Moore—the wife of Joseph Sinclair, the richest man in Hiloria. Joseph was famously devoted to his wife. Years ago, someone who had once maintained close business ties with the Sinclair family had offended Jessica. Joseph cut off the cooperation without a second thought, completely unconcerned about the consequences. No matter how much that person later tried to make amends, Joseph never resumed the partnership. He even targeted the person repeatedly afterward. From then on, everyone understood one thing clearly—Jessica was absolutely not so