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.

couple of steps back, eventually backing into the edge of

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

think I'm taking him away from you. From the way you acted at Ebb & Flow and just now, questioning us in front of everyone, it's obvious you're

out a mocking laugh. "As expected of Ms. Jarrett, pretty smart, and

hearing that. "You know I'm from the Jarrett family? Then move

shutting the door behind her and locking

the way, or I'll have people come over to watch. And once I get out of here, you'll regret it." Lydia smirked. "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

father and grandfather know what you're doing, but your actions are beyond

took a step forward, intending to

next second, Lydia reached out and stopped her, shoving her back

pulled a bottle of some unclear

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family is tough. Wanting to walk out that door? Do I say yes? You really don't know your place. Hey, if I throw this stuff in your face, do you think Truman will

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realized she wasn't just dealing with someone who was rude. She was face-to-face with a cold

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

Jean?" Outside the yard, Giselle asked, noticing

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

heard Xenia's comment. She remembered the hostile glare from

note of caution flashed in her

Cherise stood

up

"Who owns the

the servant, clearly intimidated, stammered out. "I-it's Ms.

quickly realized something was bad and rushed toward the

think about what the

pointed out that I'm the youngest here, so

saying in Clusia, "A person's integrity reflects their ability." If their integrity is poor, how good can

let's just wait and

speaking, the Fresburg contestant looked a bit irritated but restrained himself

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

must add, being confident is good, but too

of eyes were watching her speak, then she

from Clusia

and mentors from Fresburg didn't see it that way; they exchanged a knowing glance, full of

the host's announcement,

contestants moved to the center of the stage. This round required the mentors' assistance, but

finished the announcement, a staff

complexion, a face covered in acne, dark lips, and

please have the

forward for

-up

observation."

have a

most of it," Qin urged

this, the contestants stood and moved forward for a

up

and

mentors.

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

contestant from Fresburg, on the other hand, was chatting animatedly with their

in the

talking? Even a little conversation would be better than sitting there

like this? Hopefully, they won't