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

Chapter 493

Cherise smiled as she looked at the well-maintained woman in front of her, remaining silent.

Stella continued speaking. "Lucia is a wife who's been pampered by her husband, and she has a bit of a temper, often getting unstable due to her polycystic ovaries. "Her behavior earlier was a bit out of line, but it probably wasn't intentional. If it upset you, could we possibly let it go, considering our shared history?

"Or, if the misunderstanding really bothers you, I can apologize on Lucia's behalf. If that's not enough, I can convince Lucia to apologize to you herself, how about that?" Stella's words were carefully chosen, and many people would have seen her as an elegant woman with great foresight, truly showing consideration for the bigger picture. However, at this moment, Cherise's eyes held nothing but curiosity as she looked at the woman, her smile faint.

Seeing Cherise's subtle smile, Stella didn't quite understand what it meant, feeling momentarily at a loss.

Stella spoke again. "Mrs. Leach, what do you think?"

"Nothing much," Cherise replied lightly, her voice completely neutral.

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While most people might have thought Cherise was unwilling to forgive, she spoke again. "I haven't seen an apology being substituted before.

"You're not too young, are you? At least, I'd say you're much older than me, right? Huh? So, you still can't take responsibility for your own actions? Or does age mean you can bully someone younger?" As she spoke, Cherise casually fiddled with her freshly done nails, looking quite pleased with herself.

Stella hadn't expected Cherise to be so resolute.

Lucia, standing behind her, couldn't take it any longer. Realizing that her impulsive words had crossed the line, she stepped forward. "Stella, you don't need to defend me anymore. It's fine.

"I appreciate the thought. It's my fault. I'll apologize. Apologizing isn't that big of a deal."

Lucia stood in front of Cherise, avoiding her gaze. Instead, she bowed her head as if resigning herself to fate, and muttered, "Ms. Leach, right? I'm sorry."

Before Cherise could respond, Lucia turned to leave.

voice stopped her.

their voices loud and clear, striking straight

stopped in her tracks. Without looking back, she ground her teeth and stomped her foot,

Stella, still inside Taylor

Ms. Leach, I'm really sorry about this small misunderstanding. I'll come back to formally apologize another time." Once Stella finished speaking, she

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likely to catch up with

other customers, seeing that the scene was over, returned

Cherise and the others, this minor incident didn't have much of an

everyone felt the

Jean toward the VIP room on

think I've ever seen her around Betrico. She seemed to know Jean." Jean explained, "She used to be our neighbor. Her father was one of the founding figures of the country, Jagger, the still-living Mr. Walton. Later, she

heard from my grandma that she's now the chief interpreter in

smiled softly, not offering

*****

Vogue, only Xenia and

commercial street outside, the rest of the space

designed by Xenia herself, as well as dozens of mannequins

scene was quite impressive, and Jean, visiting

pieces, Cherise.

for you, making sure no

close," Xenia

nodded, pleased. "Nice work. Thank

"Wait, Xenia... Are these all designs