Chapter 13 Stella saw her chance to frame Monica again and jumped on it . She teared up instantly , stepping between the two men , and sobbed , " Alexander , Mr. Johnson , please , don't fight over me . We're all here to celebrate the opening of the Johnson Group's winery . It wouldn't be right if I caused any trouble . " Monica watched her little performance from the side . Since when was this about fighting over her ? Stella was just stirring the pot . In Emerald City , Alexander and Michael were the top dogs , admired by all the girls . And now , these two were supposedly fighting over a woman . Stella was pretending to talk about herself , but she was really throwing shade at Monica , trying to turn all the women against her . Then , Stella stood in front of Monica and , facing everyone , started crying and pleading , " Please , don't blame my sister anymore . She didn't mean it back then . She just loved Alexander too much and did something foolish . Please don't blame her . I don't mind at all . I just want her to come back home . That would make me so happy . " Before Stella could finish , someone couldn't help but start cursing , " What kind of person is Monica ? She pushed her own sister down the stairs and stole her fiancé . Such a vicious woman should be the one kneeling down to apologize to everyone . Why should we seek her forgiveness ? " " Exactly , Ms. Brown , don't be too kind . You're the victim here . Why should you cater to her ? " " Is this vicious woman threatening you ? Just tell us , and we'll get justice for you ! " Stella quickly waved her hand . " No , Monica didn't threaten me . It's all my fault . Please don't scold her anymore . " " No way ! You can tolerate it , but we can't ! " " Right ! Mr. Johnson , kick Monica out of the winery , or we won't stay ! " " Yes ! Kick her out ! She doesn't deserve to be here ! If she doesn't leave , we will ! " Almost everyone there was a big shot in Emerald City , either rich or noble . The situation was spiraling out of control , and even Michael was struggling to manage it . Stella watched from the side , sneering , ' Monica , get ready to be everyone's target . Let's see how you can keep living in Emerald City ! You'd better leave quietly , or I won't let you have a good time ! ' Monica saw her sinister and triumphant smile . She had to admit , Stella's hypocrisy was top - notch . If it weren't for the inappropriate setting , Monica would have applauded her . 1/3 3:32 am Chapter 13 With just a few words from her , this massive winery had turned into a circus . " Mr. Johnson , aren't you going to kick this woman out ? Do you really want to force us to leave because of her ? " someone said to Michael . Monica was about to speak . After all , today was the winery's opening , and if these people left , it wouldn't be good for Michael . She couldn't let herself bring unnecessary trouble to the Johnson Group . Before Monica could say a word , a cold voice cut through the tension , " If you want to leave , then leave . No one's stopping you ! " Everyone turned to see who had spoken . It was Alexander , the very guy who had put Monica in the spotlight in the first place . Now he was stepping up and speaking out . What was his deal ? The chatter around them started to die down , and all eyes were on Alexander . He scanned the room , his gaze icy . " Since when did this winery turn into a circus ? And you dare gossip about my family drama in front of me ? " His last words were dripping with anger . Some folks felt a bit miffed . Wasn't he the one who kicked off this whole mess ? And now he didn't want anyone talking about it ? But no one dared to voice that thought . Many businesses depended on the Smith Group in Emerald City . No one wanted to stir the pot in front of Alexander . The room fell silent , and no one dared to speak . Alexander's eyes landed on Monica again . But Monica didn't look back at him . 1 She kept her eyes down and stayed quiet . She didn't feel that Alexander was defending her . Without him , she wouldn't be in this situation with everyone targeting her . But luckily , six years ago , the night she walked away from him , she had already given up on him . She had no expectations of him anymore . 2/3 3:32 am Chapter 13 Thinking about it , she let out a soft laugh . Everyone around her stared , wondering if she had lost it , laughing at a time like this . No one knew what was going through her mind . Even Alexander frowned as he watched her . Michael stepped up to her and said apologetically , " Ms. Brown , I'm really sorry for the trouble today . Would you like to go to a room and rest for a bit ? " " Mr. Johnson , you're too kind . It's not the time to rest . We still have important matters to discuss , " Monica replied calmly . " Important matters ? ' Michael looked puzzled . " Ms. Brown , what do you mean ? " Monica didn't answer right away . She glanced around the room , seeing more and more people staring at them . She smiled slightly and extended her hand to Michael . " Mr. Johnson , I'm here representing CLOUD Design Company to discuss our upcoming cooperation ! " Her voice was clear and loud enough for everyone to hear . Monica represented CLOUD ? Even Alexander , who constantly clashed with Michael , had shown up at his winery for Helen from the CLOUD , not to mention everyone else . Many companies were fighting to work with CLOUD , but because of the Johnson Group and the Smith Group , no one else stood a chance . CLOUD had become a big name in the architecture world . With more and more shocked looks , Alexander's probing eyes also focused on Monica . He had suspected that CLOUD had some beef with the Smith Group , but he never thought Monica was involved with CLOUD . Michael looked at Monica in disbelief . " Ms. Brown , are you Helen ? "