Chapter 293

The onlookers were disgusted by Sheryl's vile behavior. "Ma'am, I think it's best you cut such an ungrateful wretch out of your life," one of them said to Carmilla. "It'd be fine if your family were a modest one. But if your family has amassed a lot of assets and resources, expect mounting internal conflict," someone else added. As the onlookers spoke up one after the other, Sheryl realized she was on the losing end in the current situation. She then rolled her eyes back and collapsed to the ground without any warning, feigning an act of passing out. Lucinda had told Valerie about how Sheryl had mastered the art of playing the victim before. Sheryl was far more skilled than most rookie actors were these days. She was able to fall sick or pass out on command. Based on Valerie's years of medical experience, she could instantly tell that Sheryl was faking her condition. Even though Carmilla was unbelievably disappointed with Sheryl, she still couldn't ignore and abandon her right no