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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the car. After the incident in the boutique, Stella no longer looked as relaxed as

not find anything you liked? Or is it because of what happened in the store that’s putting you in a

she heard Lydia’s question. “You were standing right there,

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

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

that interesting too. “Come to think of it, it’s strange. Everyone knew Claire died from a gunshot wound during the Astamia battle. How is she still alive? Could

her brows, clearly puzzled.

to Lydia, her voice slightly excited. “Your dad

She propped her chin up and asked, “Why would my dad

moment. After thinking for a bit, she cleare her throat twice before answering, “Lydia, you’re old enough now,

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was the same

I was from Betrico University. Typically, students from Betrico look down on

beauty contest, Betrico University actually lost to Broania University. I represented Betrico, and Claire was the representative

mean much

very popular with the boys back then. Many people went to Broania University

and anyone would be lying if they said they didn’t envy her.

And he liked Claire–he even pursued her. When he sent me to Gavoria for the competition, he fell for her at

days in Gavoria, he even had me give her quite a few small gifts, but she wasn’t interested at all.

after returning to Clusia, he had some good job opportunities lined

after his career started to take off, he tried to reach out to her again. By then, she was already with another man, ready to settle down.