Chapter 171

Elise groaned playfully. “Ugh, fine. Let me just grab my bag.”

As they walked out of the apartment, they ran into Sophia, a woman who had never liked Elise. Sophia sneered at Elise and said, “Well, hello, Elise. I see you’re still wasting your time on that loser, Richard.”

Elise took a deep breath, trying not to let Sophia’s words get to her. “Sophia, can we please just be civil?” she replied, her voice calm.

Sophia laughed bitterly. “Oh, Elise. You’re always the same. Always pretending to be so nice and innocent. I know what kind of person you really are.”

Richard stepped in front of Elise, his voice stern. “Sophia, leave us alone. We don’t have time for your negativity.”

Sophia rolled her eyes before flouncing off, leaving Elise and Richard standing in the hallway.

“That woman really knows how to push my buttons,” Elise muttered, her hands shaking slightly.

Richard put his arm around her waist, pulling her close. “Don’t let her get to you, Elise. She’s not worth it.”

Elise leaned in
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