CHAPTER 165
Author: Michael Chi
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Roseline friends thought Amelia was joking on the phone until the bodyguard shouted at them; they believed it was not a joke, so why would she order a beating for them? They hadn't done anything against her since they arrived.

An older woman among them walked to Amelia, trembling, and asked, "Amelia, my child, what have we done?”

“You did nothing; I'm testing how much my husband would listen to me,” Amelia smirked

Another woman responded, “This approach is wrong, dear; this is not how to test a man.”

Amelia's expression became dark and she snorted, “You didn't tell your friend the approach she took was wrong; I left my business, and all I have to check on her is that she is marrying off to deviant; let's see how she will escape my torture.”

“We told her to let you marry James instead; you know how stubborn your mother could be; please let's go.”

Roseline, who stood frozen, trying to understand the motive behind Amelia's action, grinned when she activated, “Amelia, you lost it. If yo
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