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.

on a workday-so after it's

mischievous look. "Well, Miss Bagnold, are you excited?

what

side-eye. "No

think you're

a commotion erupted at the entrance to the design department. Something was going

see what the fuss was about, just as a

"Maurice?"

what all the

had

the news had spread. People from other departments were gathering, eager to catch a

see me? Is it

"What are you doing here all of a sudden? You

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

you're not here to give me a heart attack?"

"Pretty sure

to ask you to design some jewelry for me-does

it's after hours now, right? You trying to make