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—"

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

would I be? I'm just being honest, aren't I?" Shelley's voice dripped with

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

had said anything out of line. A smug expression crossed her face as if she were

was already looking for a chance to put Angela and

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

Her move

smiles in place, though their eyes gleamed with curiosity. They were eager to

looked entirely unbothered by the previous

addressed the group

for being a lowly horse trainer and me for

wouldn't want

serious about leaving. Why stay when the mood

Ms. Rutherford disliked me this much. Maybe she'd prefer someone else

the others momentarily stunned. Shelley was known for being