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

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The sudden appearance of Stella seemed like nothing more than an insignificant interruption. The three of them–Cherise, Claire, and Xenia–continued their shopping, picking out the things they liked.

Once they were back in the car, Claire finally spoke up about the encounter with Stella in the boutique. “That Stella… she’s managed to keep herself looking pretty good over the years, smooth skin and all.”

Xenia, who was driving, turned her head in surprise. “Wait, Claire, you actually know her? So, were you just trying to brush her off for Cherise back there?”

Claire nodded. “Yeah. I heard her voice while I was in the fitting room and realized Cherise was turning her down.

Cherise usually doesn’t refuse people, so if she turned her down, it’s because she didn’t like her. That’s why things went the way they did.”

Cherise, sitting beside Claire, smiled softly after hearing this. It wasn’t for any particular reason–she just felt a warm, reassuring sense of protectiveness from her mother, which made her secretly happy.

Xenia, who was in the front seat, gave Claire a thumbs–up. “Claire, you’re amazing. I didn’t realize you had such strong fighting skills!

And about Stella, you said she’s looking good, smooth skin and all. Please, Claire, you’re in a whole different league. Just look at all that collagen in your face–I’m jealous.

And you’ve had two kids, while she’s never even been married. Seriously, there’s no comparison.”

Everyone loves a compliment, and Claire couldn’t help but smile at Xenia’s words. “I just love how young people like you can see right through everything.”

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sitting in the car. After the incident in the boutique, Stella no longer looked as relaxed as when they first arrived.

happened in the store that’s putting you in a bad mood?” Lydia glanced at Stella before speaking.

Lydia’s question. “You were standing right there, you know what

people often don’t show their best side to their own family. Stella

her face and replied, “I heard Cherise call her ‘Mom.‘ So that’s her mom. They really do look alike. I always

of it, it’s strange. Everyone knew Claire died from a gunshot wound during the Astamia battle. How is she still alive? Could it have

furrowed her brows, clearly

like something clicked in her mind. She turned to Lydia, her voice

confused. She propped her chin up and

cleare her throat twice before answering, “Lydia, you’re old enough now, and since

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was the same in our time. I remember

I was from Betrico University. Typically, students from

contest, Betrico University actually lost to Broania University.

be honest, it didn’t mean much to me—it was

then. Many people

be lying

When he sent me to Gavoria for the competition,

in Gavoria, he even had me give her quite a few small gifts, but she

good job opportunities lined up, so he just let it go.

with another man, ready to settle down.