Chapter 231

• I glanced into Margaret’s eyes clear, focused, and sincere. There was no trace of pretense, no hidden agenda. Just calm confidence. It struck me immediately: she truly wasn’t blaming me or my family for the media scandal Jessica had helped ignite. And that realization brought me a rare sense of relief.
• Whatever else had happened, the Ironridge name had never stood for petty vendettas. In business, reputation was everything, and their family had built theirs through generations of fair dealings and strategic alliances. Getting dragged into unnecessary conflict especially with someone of my stature was the last thing Margaret wanted.
• And more importantly, I wasn’t just any heiress or entrepreneur. My name had become synonymous with resilience.