She then heard Brendan say, "Deirdre, do you think that your plan was so flawless and perfect that I couldn't guess that you were trying to divert me away? Your acting skills are bad, so how could I possibly not have realized what you were doing? But I still didn't refuse. Do you know why? Because I owe you that. Next time, you won't have another chance to dismiss me. Deirdre, I won't trust you again."

After Brendan opened his lips, he spat out those icy words. His last sentence made Deirdre's face turn pale. The man then let go of her and left.

Deirdre's mind went blank, and before she could react, she had already grabbed Brendan's hand in fury.

"Brendan! When have you ever trusted me!?"

Brendan was stunned. With reddened eyes, Deirdre said, "Between Emily and I, do you trust me more? I told you Shea was innocent. Did you believe me? I'm telling you now that I was forced to throw away the carrot cake. Are you willing to believe me on this too!?"

When Brendan saw Deirdre's tears,