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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.

think a country bumpin like you can afford to

mind? Elysia felt speechless, wondering what she’d done to deserve this. After quickly taking in the scene, she glanced at the doorway

since they seem to be bored and looking for trouble, I might

can’t pay, and now you feel like covering for me? Elysia said, Elysia said, placing her

got zero manners:

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all rude. If that’s what you call minners, then

Natalie exclaimed, raising her

playfully. “If it weren’t for your fancy clothes, Td think

your store that cheap, letting anyone wander in? It’s best to keep the barking dogs

“I’m sorry. I’ll ask her to leave right away.”

are you

responds,” Elysia shot back.

face was bright red with anger. Seeing the shop assistant about to kick them out, she spoke up. “How dare you! I’m the heiress of Smith Real Estate, and this is the heiress of Moore

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

and Natalie preened a bit at the flattery. “Well, we city kids are just different from you

difference?” Elysia

you see for yourself?” Mia shot back.

unique teaching methods. While most families raise their daughters to be classy ladies, yours must be teaching you to be bold and

outcomes. I’m honestly curious how long your companies will last with such an interesting upbringing.”

stepped in to stop her. Elysia looked at them with amusement and pretended to sigh. “How

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

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

realized her mistake and clamped her hand

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

and Mrs. Rosewood wouldn’t be

anger. “How ridiculous! I’m the biological daughter of the Rosewood family. Why wouldn’t I come back? Emma lived a life of luxury for eighteen years and now she want to take

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in the Rosewood mansion for eighteen years, getting all the love from Dad and