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. 

Anastasia did not reject her plea for help and

pm that day, 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

“Mrs. Presgrave.” 

Presgrave sounds

the first time we met, but I didn‘t want to offend you,” Lorelai explained. With a self–mocking smile, she added, “Our family‘s really strict about

appraise Lorelai‘s get–up today. The latter was dressed appropriately in an outfit that included dark academia elements with just an understated, feminine

a cursory look, Anastasia praised, “There‘s definitely talent here—and

 

inspiration, I guess,” Lorelai said humbly,

investments and

that needed to be smoothed over and suggested several ways Lorelai could achieve it. The

she checked the time and saw that it was already 5.30 pm. She thereafter rose to have the kitchen prepare

for tonight and I should go,” Lorelai explained, gathering her things

be home soon. Come on, stay for

but I couldn‘t impose, not tonight at least. Dinner‘s on me next time,

see you some other day.” Anastasia walked with her out the door and to the car.

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