Chapter 24 Find Yourself Another Stand-In

Giselle clenched her fists and kept her head bowed, staying silent for a long time. Pamela felt immensely satisfied by the way she fumed yet was forced to swallow her words. If only she could have angered Trudy to death like this back in the day. She turned to Anna again and continued, "Remember that since she's here to act like a loyal, obedient dog, don't treat her like a human. Otherwise, she might get ideas." Anna laughed and nodded. Running over, she threw her arms around Pamela and planted a kiss on her cheek. "You're the best, Mom." Pamela patted her hand dotingly and took a few pieces of priceless jewelry before leaving contentedly. Just as she reached the door, she saw Elijah standing there. He had come back at some point. "Elijah?" she called out, glancing guiltily into the room before giving him a stiff smile. "Why are you back?" Her voice was loud enough for both Anna and Giselle, who were inside, to hear. "Take her away," Anna instructed Betty before rushing out a