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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Lydia were sitting in the car. After the incident in the boutique, Stella no longer looked

in

her lips when she heard Lydia’s question. “You were standing right there, you

how people often don’t show their best side to their own family. Stella seemed to be subtly blaming Lydia

her ‘Mom.‘ So that’s her mom. They really do look alike. I always thought Cherise was like me, without a mom. Looks like she’s way luckier than

knew Claire died from a gunshot wound during the Astamia battle. How is she still alive? Could it have just

brows, clearly

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

a moment. After thinking for a bit, she cleare her throat twice before answering, “Lydia, you’re old enough now, and since your mom passed away when you were

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contest for the top beauties at all the universities in Betrico. It was the same in

Typically, students from Betrico look down on

during the university alliance beauty contest, Betrico University actually lost to Broania University. I represented Betrico,

mean much to me—it was just a title.

the boys back then. Many people went to

was a beautiful young woman, and anyone would be lying if they said they didn’t envy her.

her. When he sent

me give her quite a few small gifts, but she wasn’t interested at

he had some good job opportunities lined up, so he

was already with another man, ready to settle down. Your father’s a competitive guy,