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.

just made Grace like her even more. In that moment, Grace couldn’t help thinking, “The Hart family must be blind if they don’t see how amazing

politely, “I thought this brooch would look

pleased. “That’s sweet. Actually, I’ve got something for you

took Stephanie’s hand and led her upstairs.

brooch, but Grace immediately handed her a stunning diamond necklace.

instinctively shook her head. “It’s too much. I can’t

“No, no. This was picked out just for you. I went to Vaudémont with Claire last month, and we each bought one. You and Claire both have one.”

true or not didn’t matter. What mattered

the one

gesture was a way to reassure Stephanie.

hesitated. “I really

standstill, she didn’t feel comfortable taking

but firmly

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

in satisfaction, her smile wide. “See? I told you it was perfect for you. When I saw this necklace, I knew it

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