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Natalie rolled her eyes. “Who cares if she’s pretty if she’s a total witch inside? If it weren’t for her, Emma wouldn’t have been ignored by her parents. Can’t she just stay in her own lane? But now that she’s back, whatever. How could she bully Ernma?”

“Natalie, you don’t have to defend me, Emma said. “She is the Resewood family’s real daughter, so it makes sense she gets some attention.

“What do you mean that? Now that the Rosewood family has adopted you, they can’t ignore you.”

“Thanks, Natalie. Honestly, I don’t know how to get her to like me. I thought bringing her to meet you guys today would help.

“After all, she grew up in ta poor village and hasn’t seen much of the world. But she wouldn’t even come. She said Emma’s voice faded away.

you

all…

Natalie frowned, “What did she say about us?”

“She you guys aren’t worthy of being her friends,” Emma whispered.

“What?” Natalie exclaimed, her anger flaring. “A country bumpkin thinks she can look down on us? No way! I’m going to teach her a lesson.”

Just as Natalie was about to storm off, Emma grabbed her arm, saying with a pitiful voice, “Hold on, Natalie. If we upset her, Dad’s going to punish me again.”

Mia gave her a gentle pat on the back. “You’re just too nice, girl. That’s why Elysia’s always stepping on you.”

Natalie nodded. “Exactly. You can’t be too nice, or people will take advantage of you. But don’t worry, I’ll make sure she gets what’s coming to her.”

Mia echoed, “Just watch how Natalie and I serve her up a slice of her own pie.”

With that, the two headed inside together. Emma watched them leave, a small smile creeping onto her lips.

As Elysia was about to swipe her card, Natalie suddenly stepped in her way and asked in an unfriendly voice, “Are you Elysia

“Yeah, what’s up?” Elysia replied flatly.

her up and sneered, “Do you think a country bumpin like you can afford to shop

felt speechless, wondering what she’d done to deserve this. After

together. Well, since they seem to be bored and looking for

Elysia said, Elysia

thought, you’ve got zero manners: Natalie snapped.

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and acts all rude. If

raising her hand to slap

just before she could make contact, Elysia caught her wrist playfully. “If it weren’t for your fancy clothes, Td think you just escaped from a mental hospital”

turned to the shocked shop assistant. “Is your store that cheap, letting anyone wander in? It’s best to keep the barking

shop assistant quickly said, “I’m sorry. I’ll ask her to leave right

was fuming. “Who are you calling a

responds,” Elysia

about to kick them out, she spoke up. “How dare you! I’m the heiress of Smith Real Estate, and this is

so you both have impressive backgrounds. No wonder

the flattery. “Well, we city

the difference?” Elysia asked.

for yourself?”

got some unique teaching methods. While most families raise their daughters to be classy

small habits reflect big outcomes. I’m honestly

but a nearby sales associate stepped in to stop her. Elysia looked at them with amusement and pretended to sigh. “How pathetic. You’re out here defending her while she’s watching you embarrass yourselves. If I had a friend like that, I would’ve kicked her to the curb a long time

nonsense are you talking about? Emma’s super sweet. She just didn’t want to show up because she’s worried Scott will punish her,” Mia hurriedly

her eyes at Mia. ‘You’re more of a hindrance than a help, she

realized her mistake and clamped her hand over her mouth.

that’s the case. But who told you Dad would punish her? He loves

Elysia, if it weren’t for you, Mr and Mrs.

wouldn’t I come back? Emma lived a life of

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Tm undeserving? Eve lived in the Rosewood mansion for eighteen years, getting all the love from Dad and Mom. I’m already a real Rosewood. So what if Elysia comes back? She’d still just be the