Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

Chapter 240

Mia remained unfazed. "I could have one of our staff assist you, Ms. Rutherford. They're more specialized than I am and can provide better service."

Shelley scoffed and stepped forward. "Absolutely not. Those lowly staff could never compare to you. Not that you're anything special either, but... you are a professional horse trainer.

"You're the only horse trainer in Eldmere City who's somehow managed to get engaged to the scion of a wealthy family. Are your staff aiming that high too?"

Shelley had always been sharp-tongued-expecting kindness from her was a lost

cause.

Angela's expression hardened. "Don't push your luck, Ms. Rutherford. Maybe you should look in the mirror and ask yourself if you're any better."

Shelley's smile faltered, but she quickly recovered. "Isn't that a little uncalled for, Ms. Graham? I don't understand why you'd lower yourself to befriend a mere horse trainer. And let's not forget-you didn't exactly come from much either.

"You only got where you are by being a bootlicker. But at least you've been Mrs. Bamford for a few years now, even if only in name. That horse trainer might be on your level, but she's still nowhere near as skilled as you—"

down at Shelley, who had no idea what was coming. "Are you asking

I?" Shelley's voice dripped with mock innocence, clearly pleased with herself for getting

only trying to help, Ms. Graham. You really shouldn't associate with people who

smug expression crossed

but she was already looking for

a group of women nearby. "Ladies! Would you mind coming over for a

Her move

by surprise-especially Shelley. The women approached slowly, polite smiles in place, though their eyes gleamed with curiosity. They were eager to see

crossed, Angela looked entirely unbothered by

addressed the

mocking Ms. Spencer for being a lowly horse trainer and me for being nothing more than a desperate bootlicker. She clearly

might as well leave. We wouldn't want to bring the mood down or ruin the

stay when

Rutherford disliked me this

was known for being sharp-tongued, but insulting