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.

Lydia was frozen in place, blocking the door, staring directly at Jean with an unblinking gaze.

under her stare, took a couple of steps

want? You don't look like you're here for the bathroom. Wait...

the way you acted at Ebb & Flow and just now, questioning

laugh. "As expected of Ms. Jarrett, pretty smart, and good-looking,

"You know I'm from the Jarrett family? Then move out of my way. Why are you

the door behind

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.

doing, but your actions are beyond despicable.

forward, intending to push Lydia

shoving her back with enough force to make Jean crash into the sink

Lydia pulled a bottle of some unclear liquid

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realized she wasn't just dealing with someone who was rude. She was

Jean said this,

the yard,

in the direction of the bathroom. "She went to the bathroom a little

been chatting with Morris, only then heard Xenia's comment. She remembered the hostile glare from upstairs

of caution flashed

Cherise stood

up

servant passing by. "Who owns the room upstairs? Tell

tone was sharp, and the servant, clearly intimidated, stammered out. "I-it's

this, Cherise's heart dropped. She quickly realized something was bad and rushed toward the

you think about what the Fresburg

and said, "You've already pointed out that I'm the youngest here, so even if I lose, it's

their ability." If their integrity is poor, how good can their skills

just wait and

Hank finished speaking, the Fresburg contestant looked a bit irritated but restrained himself and just stared at him

are your thoughts on your student and the upcoming

but too much confidence

this while many pairs of eyes

Clusia found

the students and mentors from Fresburg didn't see it that way; they exchanged

with the host's announcement,

the mentors' assistance, but they could only guide with words from their seats without

host finished the announcement, a staff member wheed a

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

have

for a

-up

observation."

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

make the most

stood and moved forward for

up

flew by, and they returned

mentors.

After a nod

from Fresburg, on the other hand, was chatting animatedly

made many in the audience

Even a little conversation would be better than sitting there

like this? Hopefully, they won't embarrass