Celestial Queen: Revenge Is Sweet When You’re A Zillionaire Heiress

Chapter 509

Chapter 509: Carl Turner emerged, the embodiment of refined elegance, his gold-rimmed glasses lending him a scholarly air.

His polite yet distant voice filled the air.

Miss Cruz, why on earth are you on foot? Didnt you have a driver arranged? Carl, tall and impeccably dressed, exuded a sophistication starkly different from Rhys type of charm.

Ettas eyes shimmered with intrigue as she recalled Lindsays words, describing Carl as the most promising heir of the esteemed Turner family.

Mr.

Turner, are you on your way out? Etta averted her eyes modestly, a playful giggle escaping her lips while her long eyelashes concealed the calculating twinkle beneath.

With feigned simplicity, she added, Oh, about why I went on foot, its rather complicated, actually.

Before Carl had a chance to speak, she continued with a touch of distress, I hadnt anticipated the vastness of this place.

I fear I may be late for my class… Pausing, she nibbled on her lower lip anxiously.

Mr.

Turner, would it be too much to ask for a lift? Just to a spot where I can hail a taxi.

I wouldnt dream of imposing on you to drive me all the way to Baythorn University.

embodying the quintessential gentleman, gestured toward

Etta hesitated, feigning reluctance.

Oh,

necessary… No trouble at all, Carl

to prepare for an imminent international symposium,

he slipped on his headphones and retreated

reflection, not daring

forward, her presence marked by an air

the university, she ventured,

Turner, Im deeply grateful.

would be my pleasure to repay your kindness with lunch at your

Etta a ride, as it had interfered with his schedule and seemed

of

a frosty voice, he declared, Miss Cruz, dont

nothing more than a minor courtesy, one that anyone

this, Etta continued to

she mentioned

the meal yourself? Does this mean youre extending an invitation

visit the Sanderson family, but she had

pursuing a man and sticking to her carefully laid

Turner family, especially the men, were notorious

her position as the daughter of a housekeeper, Etta knew well that