Shirley pushed open the door and spoke.
"To me, a home wrecker will always be a home wrecker. You're the other woman, and your mother is Elijah Blake's mistress. Sophia, don't push your luck. People like you will never be accepted in polite society. Florence has been my close friend since childhood. When I say she's the most suitable person to take charge of the Hawthorne family, she is. It's not your place to cause trouble here. Get out!"
Shirley dropped these words without further acknowledging Sophia or even looking at her.
She asked the bodyguards standing at the door, "What is Lancelot paying you for? Hurry up and escort Ms. Blake out. From now on, don't let anyone in without asking questions first."
Sophia was finally dragged out forcibly.
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