Estelle chuckled, “Knock off the poor act and get back to work. Don’t worry about me; everything’s truly been taken care of.”

“Just one ki*s, and I’ll do as you say,” Manley whined playfully.

Estelle rolled her eyes and promptly ended the call.

Magdalen strolled up from behind, grinning, “Manley on the line? I noticed Jonathan’s been eyeing this way a few times. Keep it up, and he’ll be marching over here.”

Estelle glanced across the hall and, sure enough, Jonathan was staring right at her.

For some reason, she felt a twinge of guilt and quickly averted her gaze.

Leaning on the railing, Magdalen inquired, “What’s the deal with Evelyn?”

She always sensed the girl was a tad too friendly with Estelle. Estelle wasn’t one for physical contact. Evelyn’s repeated attempts to get close were rubbing her the wrong way.

After thinking it over, Estelle replied, “Her background’s a bit unique.”

“How so?” Magdalen prodded with a smile.

briefly shared the tale of Old Mr. Quintin’s long-lost granddaughter

and surprise, “What are the odds? Old Mr. Quintin’s missing granddaughter, and you find her

eyebrow, “Maybe it’s fate, guiding me

harsh earlier? I thought she was just

her head, “No

do the paternity

Old Mr. Quintin wants to wait for Vivian

mused, “Old Mr. Quintin must be longing

Estelle smirked, “Smart.”

on the sofa, her lips curling into a meaningful smirk, “Blood relation or not, she seems to be settling into the role of Old

always been bubbly and hasn’t changed much since

look, “Judging character isn’t your strong

was well aware it was her

Evelyn rising and heading toward the adjacent balcony where Gabriel

“She’s got a thing

Estelle commented, “Old Mr. Quintin is considering a match for her with the

Quintin’s going too far. How can he compete

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