Chapter 18. The Gossip Magazine

It seems Andrew's intention to meet Mona and propose to Emma will never come true, as the woman had already gone to the Jonas family's residence and slapped her eldest daughter.

"Shameless!" Anger was evident in Mona's eyes. The gossip magazine she held in her hand was the cause.

Emma Walker, Suspected Niece of the Driver Who's Eyeing Jonas' Wealth. This Young Girl Approached Andrew for His Status. This Is Not a Cinderella Story. Clearly a Deception.

The headlines in various media that day were enough to prompt Mona's steps towards the cinema where Emma worked. Without hesitation, she slapped her daughter's cheek, surprising the queue of moviegoers waiting to buy tickets. She had never hurt Emma before. Life had already brought enough suffering to her children, so she always tried to be gentle with Emma and Edward. But not today. Her dignity as a mother was torn apart.

"Mom, I can explain everything," Emma hissed. Reluctant to be a spectacle. Sally, who was working