Chapter 1638

Before Helen could respond, Mia took Sienna by the hand and strode inside, her face a picture of indignation. In fluent Sapanic, she firmly countered, "Let me be clear—you're in Grand Cathay, not Sapan. If you have no respect for our country, then maybe you should go back where you came from!" Mia's popularity had surged after winning a recent reality show. Seeing that she was on the brink of clashing with Gabriela, the staff quickly intervened to smooth things over. "Ms. Jacinto, welcome! Your seat is right this way, please." At that moment, Helen stepped into the room, accompanied by Lincoln and Ivy. Seeing the Cathayan woman standing submissively beside Gabriela, Helen shook her head, letting out a disapproving sigh. There was some distance between them, and the woman looked like a weathered middle-aged figure. Helen recognized her instantly—it was Gloria. In just seven years, Gloria had gone from a spirited, ambitious young woman to a defeated figure. It was a heartbreaking