Female Novel
Chapter 967
Chapter 967
The reporters nodded at Betty’s remark with looks of approval. “Not only was Ms. Betty born to wealth,but she was also a kind and understanding young woman.”
“As Nina’s employer, I should attend her funeral,” Sophia sobbed in front of the cameras.
The reporters questioned, “What will be the post-funeral arrangements?”
“Nina might have died in an accident, but the Beckett Group had a role to play because we failed tomonitor the safety of our employees. We will offer compensation to her family. We cannot do anythingto have Nina back, but we cherish our memories with her. So, we will do our best to assist her family.Hopefully, she will be at peace.”
The reporters sighed with a newfound admiration for Sophia.
Escorted by their bodyguards, Sophia and Betty entered the funeral home. The reporters followedclosely with their cameras, hungry to get a scoop.
Suddenly, Sophia and Betty looked petrified upon seeing the Taylor family members in black. Grippedby fear, their hearts nearly stopped.
Alyssa and Jasper stood side by side, wearing the same furious expression that could kill. Sophiaremained composed, but Betty froze under Alyssa’s sharp gaze and held her breath.
Sophia’s eyes were swollen. With a melancholic look, she said to Alyssa, “Ms. Alyssa, nothing is moreimportant than the deceased today. I know you resent me, but I’m only here to pay my last respects
Alyssa glowered at her and took a step forward. Her family members. and her bodyguards followedsuit, causing Sophia and the reporters to stumble backward in fear. Alyssa and Jasper’s authority was
intimidating.
The Taylor siblings stood behind Alyssa, always ready to support her. Due to the sensitive nature ofAxel’s work, he hid in a corner and watched on glumly to avoid media exposure. He was ready to tackleanyone who laid a finger on Alyssa.novelbin
Alyssa, filled with resentment, hissed, “Anyone is welcome to Nina’s funeral except for you two!”
Operating on her last brain cell again, Betty asked loudly, “Why can’t we?”
“The audacity to ask that question! You have no right to attend her funeral.”
People around them gasped at Alyssa’s bold statement.
“Alyssa Taylor, this is bullying! You’ve crossed a line!” Betty looked enraged and habitually raised herhand to slap Alyssa, only to be held back by Sophia in time.
Sophia reasoned, “Ms. Alyssa, we sincerely wish to pay our last respects to Nina. This is not the righttime to settle the conflict between us. This will only hurt our reputation and disrespect the dead.
Sophia sounded like she was schooling Alyssa, effectively labeling Alyssa as an insensible person whomade a scene at the wrong time.
Smirking, Alyssa immediately called Sophia out. “You are the ones who disrespect the dead. Even yourpresence alone is mocking the dead! Sophia, Betty, karma is real. You know what you did to Nina. I’mJurpacu juu uu
Upon hearing Alyssa’s accusation, the crowd gasped in shock.