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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.

a country bumpin like you can afford

After quickly taking in the scene, she glanced at the

of a feather flock together. Well, since they seem to be bored and looking

and now you feel like covering for me? Elysia said, Elysia said, placing her handbag

you’ve got zero

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rude. If that’s what you call minners, then I guess I really don’t have any ”

exclaimed, raising her hand to

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

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

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

“Who are you calling a barking

responds,” Elysia shot

spoke up. “How dare you! I’m the heiress of Smith Real Estate, and this is the heiress of Moore Group.

chuckled softly. “Oh, so you both have impressive backgrounds. No wonder you’re looking down on us country

we city kids are just different from you

difference?”

see for yourself?” Mia shot

it now. Your family’s got some unique teaching methods. While most families raise their daughters to be classy ladies, yours must be teaching you to be bold and full of yourselves. That’s quite the

I’m a little worried about your family businesses. You know small habits reflect big outcomes. I’m honestly curious how long your companies

stop her. Elysia looked at them with amusement and pretended to sigh. “How pathetic. You’re out here defending

are you talking about? Emma’s super sweet. She just didn’t want to show up because she’s worried

more of a hindrance than a

and clamped

But who told you Dad would punish her?

retorted, “Why wouldn’t he? Elysia, if it weren’t for you, Mr and Mrs. Rosewood wouldn’t be ignoring her. Why did you come back, anyway?”

wouldn’t I come back? Emma lived a life of luxury for eighteen years and now she want to take my place? Does she

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argument, her body shaking. 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