Forsaken Daughter Pampered by Top Hier

Chapter 21

Chapter 21

This woman, who seemed like just a regular person with a shorter fuse, had somehow worked her way into his family’s good graces

But the thing was, his grandparents didn’t need her to do a damn thing. Just being their “lucky star” was enough to have them wrapped around her finger.

When Stephanie walked in the door later, Chris still hadn’t shown up.

Grace smiled warmly when she saw her, immediately taking her hand. “Good girl. I’m sorry you had to deal with all that.”

“Mrs. Ashford, I brought you a gift,” Stephanie said, holding out a velvet box with a polite smile.

Grace’s heart melted a little at the gesture. It was impossible not to like her more.

“You’re such a good girl!” she said, practically glowing. “I didn’t ask you to bring me anything.”

Stephanie’s thoughtfulness just made Grace like her even more.

be

smiled politely, “I thought this brooch would look nice on you.”

clearly pleased. “That’s sweet. Actually, I’ve got

hand and led

Grace immediately handed her a stunning diamond

saw the necklace, sparkling with diamonds, she instinctively shook

This was picked out just for you. I went to Vaudémont with Claire last month, and we each

was true or not didn’t matter. What mattered was that Grace was treating Stephanie like

gift was symbolic–just like the one she’d given her

with Olivia yesterday, Grace’s gesture was a

Stephanie hesitated. “I really can’t

Chris at a standstill, she didn’t feel comfortable taking anything

down. She gently but

wearing a low–cut dress that day, and the diamond necklace made her look even more stunning, adding a touch of elegance that was

told you it was perfect for you. When I saw this necklace, I knew it was meant

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