Chapter 660

Emily was immediately unhappy when she noticed that Sophia was wearing a nice dress, not to mention, looking really good in it. 

Sophia‘s eyes flickered over to Arthur as she said slowly, “I‘ve only started work a month ago, so I don‘t have a uniform.” 

“Then I shall get one ready for you,” Emily declared with a smirk. 

“There‘s no need for that,” Arthur interjected. “Honestly, I find uniforms to be a stuffy concept.” 

This made Emily choke on her tea. She began to wonder just who Sophia was to warrant such concern from Arthur, who was famed for being stoic, and why he kept speaking up for her. 

“Thank you, Young Master Weiss,” Sophia said, then backed out of the living room. She had a feeling that her life here wasn‘t going to be all rainbows and butterflies now that Emily had moved in. That woman‘s a jealous one, she thought grimly. Still, she would not have to suffer like this if she could find that man‘s necklace. 

Where could that family heirloom possibly be? She wanted to cry out in exasperation. Of all the people she could have a score to settle with, it just had to be an eccentric jerk like Arthur. 

vhile, over at the Presgraves, Anastasia received a call from Lorelai that morning. Lorelai told Anastasia that she was desperate to design the perfect jewelry for her friend‘s engagement and that she was wondering if she could drop by to have Anastasia‘s input on the design sketches today. 

help and invited her over to the

Lorelai drove into the car porch of Elliot‘s villa. She walked through the front door and into the living room, whereupon she was greeted by Anastasia, who looked like

“Mrs. Presgrave.” 

Presgrave sounds

time we met, but I didn‘t want to offend you,” Lorelai explained. With a self–mocking smile, she added,

call me by my name when it‘s just the both of us,” Anastasia said with a smile. She then proceeded to appraise Lorelai‘s get–up today. The latter was dressed appropriately in an outfit that included

giving it a cursory look, Anastasia praised, “There‘s

 

guess,” Lorelai said humbly, laughing. “I don‘t have

business investments and all.”

and suggested several ways

the time and saw that it was already 5.30 pm. She thereafter rose to have the kitchen prepare dinner, but just as she was about to invite Lorelai to stay, the girl shook her head and said she had to leave.

something planned for tonight and I should go,” Lorelai explained, gathering her things as she

so late, and Elliot will be home

of you to offer, but I couldn‘t impose, not tonight at least. Dinner‘s on me next

day.” Anastasia walked with her out the door and to the

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