Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 484

Grace paused before continuing, "Do you know why the Etheridge family took us in, but not you?"

"It's not just because my dad once saved Uncle's life. There's another reason: because we're clean. We're the daughters of a hero. But you? You're the daughter of a mistress-someone who was never acknowledged, not even at the end."

"Shut up!"

Isabel's temper flared. She was about to jump to her feet and slap Grace across the face.

But something stopped her. She forced down her anger, drew in a long breath, and fixed Grace with a cold, unblinking stare.

"I get it now, Grace. You're trying to provoke me. But I see right through you. I'm not going to give you what you want."

Grace smiled at her, but there was something unsettling about that smile-it sent a chill through Isabel.

Grace gave Isabel's shoulder a heavy pat. "Don't get so worked up. Just looking out for a friend, that's all."

With that, Grace turned on her heel and walked away, leaving Isabel utterly baffled by her behavior.

"Tomorrow's the company retreat! We're all heading out to that lakeside resort nearby. I can't wait," Shirley gushed to Effie.

does it on a workday-so after it's over, we get to enjoy our whole weekend at home," Shirley

mischievous look. "Well, Miss Bagnold, are you excited? I heard the executive office is

what

a side-eye.

grinned. "Oh, I think you're

then, a commotion erupted at the entrance to the

over to see what the fuss was about, just as

"Maurice?"

what all

had

spread. People from other departments

to see me? Is it a

all of a sudden? You didn't even

playfully. "That's the whole point-it's

here to

her laughter. "Pretty sure it's a

some jewelry for me-does that count

at her watch. "You know it's after hours