Return Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks by Caspian Wood

Chapter 492

Just when everyone thought the matter was over, Cherise spoke slowly and calmly. "Who said it's settled? Being criticized so much and then letting it go wouldn't be fair to us, would it?"

Lucia felt awkward. "But... Ms. Jarrett, who brought you here, didn't say anything. Why are you still holding on to this?"

"Who's really holding onto this? Cherise's expression suddenly darkened, her tone serious as she addressed her.

Stella, noticing the sudden shift in atmosphere, stepped forward. "Cherise, right? I wasn't sure what happened earlier in the fitting room, but if Lucia has misunderstood you, I'll apologize on her behalf. "Maybe, for Jean's sake, we can let this go. She is the wife of the diplomat from Hesperia to Clusia."

Cherise said nothing, simply staring at Stella.

Stella, for a brief moment, felt a sense of awe from the young woman standing before her.

It wasn't because of Cherise's beauty, but because of the aura she exuded.

The presence was unique, one that even someone like Stella, who had spent years moving through political circles, rarely encountered. It gave off an almost overwhelming pressure.

"She's the diplomat's wife?" Cherise said with a slightly indifferent tone.

Lucia and Stella thought that, considering Lucia's status, Cherise might back down, and they could settle this matter without

any

further conflict.

To their surprise, Cherise continued, "No wonder she's acting so high-handed. But, this is Clusia, not Hesperia. For her to be so presumptuous and pushy without understanding the full truth of the matter... "Well, I guess the Hesperian diplomats don't have the best taste when it comes to choosing their wives."

shot back. "You... You're also the one being

Cherise, then directed

grown up somewhat familiar with political affairs, couldn't help

me?

not sure what Ms. Walton just said to you, but I understand why you're saying that. Honestly, it was

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shopkeeper allowed us in because of her. So, I think you owe

disbelief, and Stella

thinking that Jean had used her influence to get

in Hesperia for so long that they were

had just finished her business, hurried down the stairs. As soon as she saw the scene, she spoke up. "What's going on here? "Huh? Cherise, what are you doing here? Hurry up. I've been waiting for you for ages. Jean came along too? Great, I just ordered three cups of coffee." As she came downstairs, she couldn't help asking when

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well, as Xenia's posters were displayed

with the beautiful

to Cherise and threw her arm

blocking the way," Cherise said. Everyone watching them could see the closeness between them, and

realizing she had angered the wrong person, began to regret

Xenia in on

seeing her as an

doesn't matter who you are or which country's diplomat's wife you are. With that kind of behavior, it's hard to imagine how many