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—"

voice shot up, her gaze turning cold and fierce as she stared down

voice dripped with mock innocence, clearly pleased with

shouldn't associate with people who drag

expression crossed her face as

but she was already looking for a chance to put Angela and Mia in

waved toward a group of women nearby. "Ladies! Would you mind

Her move

approached slowly, polite smiles in place, though their eyes gleamed with curiosity. They were

crossed, Angela looked entirely unbothered by the previous

the

me for being nothing more than a

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

about leaving. Why stay when the mood

disliked me this much. Maybe she'd prefer someone

the others momentarily stunned. Shelley was known for being sharp-tongued, but insulting people to their faces was a step too