Revenge is My Love Language novel Chapter 79

Harrison turned his head by chance, catching a glimpse that made him pause. For a fleeting moment, a gentle softness softened the harsh lines of his brow, though he didn’t notice it himself.

Anastasia’s good mood lasted all the way back to Rosewood Manor.

They had just stepped inside when Mary’s tearful voice rang out. “Mr. Lancaster! My daughter Alice is innocent!”

Alice, who was supposed to have left already, stood off to the side with red-rimmed eyes.

Anastasia’s smile vanished instantly.

After everything that had happened, Alice still wanted to claim she was wrongly accused? Anastasia was curious to see what story they’d spin this time.

She nudged Harrison’s wheelchair closer, then settled gracefully onto the sofa beside him. Only then did she glance at Mary and her daughter, her voice cool and composed. “Go on, let’s hear it.”

A simple phrase, but it carried an unmistakable air of authority.

Mary’s face darkened.

She might be a housekeeper, but her family had done favors for the Lady of the house. How dare Anastasia treat her so dismissively?

“Madam, I’m speaking to Mr. Lancaster,” Mary replied, her tone stiff and cold.

Anastasia gave her a light, amused smile. “So you mean I’m not qualified to speak with you, Mary?”

Mary was momentarily lost for words.

That *was* exactly what she meant, but she didn’t dare admit it out loud.

She turned to Harrison. “Mr. Lancaster—”

Mary nudged Alice, who quickly spoke up. “I didn’t steal the phone! When I saw it, it was already lying on the desk. I wasn’t going to touch it, but then a message popped up. I accidentally glanced at it and saw Mr. Lancaster’s name. I got worried something was wrong, so I dared to look through it… I know Madam blames me for telling Mr. Lancaster about those texts, but that’s no reason to slander me like this!”

Mary jumped in, her tone indignant. “If Madam wants to accuse someone, at least make it believable! How would Alice have a key to your drawer? Why would she go through your phone for no reason? How could she have possibly known what was in those messages ahead of time?”

“Finished?” Anastasia lifted her gaze, her eyes bright and striking, but the faint curve on her lips held the slightest trace of mockery.

“Yes, finished. And Madam, you’d better apologize to my daughter. If you don’t, I’ll have no choice but to ask Lady Lancaster to settle this fairly!”

The threat was brazen.

Anastasia didn’t bother responding. She crossed her legs, poised and unbothered. “You’re both aware there are security cameras in my room, aren’t you?”

At that, Alice’s lips twitched almost imperceptibly.