Chapter 615: No Privacy

"Mrs. Scott, those were in the past. Bringing them up will only make things awkward for Mr. Scott." Callie listened without getting angry. Instead, she retorted calmly, exuding confidence. Marilyn smirked, her eyes fixated on the woman before her like silk entwined, "This round, you indeed won, Callie. You have quite the skill to keep Nelson around you." Callie was puzzled, "Mrs. Scott, you’re wrong. We are never in a competition. The marriage between you and Mr. Scott was decided by your family. It has nothing to do with me." Just then, a waiter brought coffee. She took it and stirred it absentmindedly with a spoon. "If you’re dissatisfied with this marriage, you shouldn't take it out on me." The early winter afternoon sun was warm, enveloping Callie in a gentle glow. "Today's Ylosea headline: Mrs. Oconnor defected at the negotiation table, causing significant losses to Oconnor Group," Marilyn suddenly read aloud, resting one hand on the chair and slowly massaging her temple, "