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

Chapter 523

Chapter 523

Stella gave Lydia a reassuring smile, nodded, and left the room.

However, as soon as the door closed, Lydia's expression changed dramatically.

The smile vanished, replaced by a face full of storm clouds.

Lydia got up, walked over to the window, and lifted a corner of the curtain to look down at the lively, laughing crowd below. Her eyes were filled with frustration and bitterness. After a moment, Lydia lowered the curtain and turned around.

At the exact moment she dropped the curtain, Cherise, who was sitting downstairs, happened to glance up and squint in the direction of the window.

Stella had already returned to the yard, walking up to Cora and linking her arm with hers.

"What's going on? Lydia's not coming down?" Cora asked Stella as she noticed her.

"She's staying in her room to rest," Stella replied quietly, trying to keep her voice low.

Cora snorted. "The Simpson family's nothing special. I don't like them. Rich but powerless, a business family like that won't amount to much. It's about time Lydia learned a lesson." Stella pursed her lips but didn't say anything. She simply picked up her champagne glass and clinked it with another guest

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Cherise and the others, however, weren't bothered by what had just happened. They continued chatting and laughing, eating and drinking as usual.

Especially with Mary and Giselle so passionate about discussing Truman and Jean's relationship, though neither of them had fully explained the situation yet.

The two were speaking with such enthusiasm. It was as though they were already planning where their kids would go to preschool.

Half an hour later, Truman arrived, looking slightly out of breath.

"You're just getting here? Didn't I remind you last night?" Giselle stood up when she saw Truman and smacked his arm. "Mom, there are too many people here. Be mindful of your image. I have some dignity to maintain," Truman said. Giselle suddenly remembered. "Oh, right! I forgot. I thought we were just at home.

"By the way, you've been dating and kept it from me? Oh, well, I have to admit that your girlfriend is absolutely incredible!" Mary, seeing this, stood up. "Mr. Simpson, right? Hey, it's nice to finally meet you in person. Can I ask you for those stars' autographs? Since you are Jean's boyfriend now, we should hang out a lot.

"Actually, I've been watching a few series lately. We should add each other on WhatsApp so we can stay in touch." Morris had already told Truman about the situation, and now he felt a bit embarrassed. He scratched the back of his head and glanced at Jean, giving her a small nod to apologize. He hadn't expected everything to unfold the way it did.

'How am I going to smooth this over later? Such a mess,' Truman thought.

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Jean, noticing the nod, felt her entire body burn with heat. Her food seemed to boil from head to toe.

Before her face could fully turn red, she quickly glanced toward the bathroom, stood up, and rushed in that direction.

Xenia, watching Jean leave in a hurry, muttered to herself, "She's not actually shy, is she?"

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In the bathroom, Jean stood in front of the mirror, splashing water on her face, trying to get rid of the redness. "What's going on? Why is it getting worse?" she mumbled to herself. "Ugh, whatever. I have to hurry back, or they will get concerned." She opened the door and was startled when she saw Lydia standing in the doorway.

"Oh my God, you scared me! Lydia, what are you doing here? Standing this close? You're here for the bathroom, right? I'll step out so you can go in," said Jean.

place, blocking the door, staring

increasingly uncomfortable under her stare, took a couple of steps back, eventually backing into the edge of the

to ask, "What do you want? You don't look like you're here for the

way you acted at Ebb & Flow and just now, questioning us in front of

mocking laugh. "As expected of Ms. Jarrett, pretty

stood straighter upon hearing that. "You know I'm from the Jarrett

casually shutting the

Walton family's construction quality isn't that bad. You're dreaming if you think anyone will hear you shout. And don't think just because you're from the Jarrett family that you're something special. "Your uncle may be in power, but he won't go to war with the Walton family for you. In Clusia, my dad's influence is significant. People still rely on my father and grandfather for many things around here." Jean pointed at her. "You're too arrogant. I didn't expect

know what you're doing, but your actions are beyond despicable. I'm leaving. Get out

forward, intending to push

next second, Lydia reached out and stopped her, shoving her back with enough force to

a bottle of some unclear liquid from

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is tough. Wanting to walk out that door? Do I say yes? You really don't know your place. Hey, if I throw this

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with someone who was rude. She was face-to-face with a cold

mind is completely twisted." As Jean said this, Lydia took

Outside the yard, Giselle asked, noticing

in the direction of the bathroom. "She went to

Morris, only then heard Xenia's comment.

note of caution flashed in

Cherise stood

up

servant passing by. "Who owns the room

tone was sharp, and the servant, clearly

She quickly realized

do you think about what the Fresburg contestant and

pointed out that I'm the youngest here, so even if I lose, it's

old saying in Clusia, "A person's integrity reflects their ability." If

just wait and

the Fresburg contestant looked a bit irritated but restrained himself and

after, the reporter moved the microphone to Cherise and asked, "Professor Cherise, what about you? What are your thoughts on your

must add, being confident is good, but too much confidence is arrogance. Don't

said this while many pairs of eyes were

from Clusia found this

mentors from Fresburg didn't see it that way; they exchanged a knowing

host's announcement,

stage. This round required the mentors' assistance, but they could only guide with words from their seats without crossing any lines.

finished the announcement, a staff member wheed a

unwell, with a pale complexion, a face covered in acne, dark lips, and

have the

forward for a two-minute

-up

observation."

observation, they can have a two-minute discussion with their

make the most of it," Qin urged

the contestants stood and moved forward for

up

and

mentors.

closer to Cherise. After a nod and exchanging a few words, they remained

other hand,

in the

Why aren't Cherise and Hank talking? Even a little conversation would be better