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

is it because of what happened in the store that’s putting

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

own family.

replied, “I heard Cherise call her ‘Mom.‘ So that’s her mom. They really do look alike. I always thought Cherise was like me, without a

strange. Everyone knew Claire died from a gunshot wound during the Astamia battle.

brows, clearly

like something clicked in her mind. She turned to Lydia, her voice slightly excited. “Your dad should know something about this. You should ask him

up and asked, “Why would my dad

said something she probably shouldn’t, Stella hesitated for a moment. After thinking for a bit, she cleare her throat twice before

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Betrico University. Typically, students from Betrico look down

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

much to

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

and anyone would be lying if they

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

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

after returning to Clusia, he had some good job opportunities lined up, so he just let it

her again. By then, she was already with another man, ready to settle down. Your father’s a competitive guy, and he just couldn’t bring himself to chase after a married woman.