Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

"But..." The maid tried to stop her, but Bea was already on her feet, heading for the door.

Back in Devonport, she was accustomed to carrying herself with an air of authority. The high society ladies and debutantes there treated her with great respect. Bea believed Sandy becoming Caelum's most cherished daughter was largely due to her influence, so she felt even more justified in her actions.

As Bea reached the bottom of the stairs, she saw Sandy standing in the center of the hall.

The butler stepped up, "Miss, she's really not here. You should go back to Mr. Odie's house. If Mr. Caelum finds out you're causing a scene, he'll be displeased."

"Pfft! The whole world knows Daddy's throwing the welcome party today for that old hag. Why keep it a secret from me? Who does she think she is? She's past her prime and still flaunting herself, coming here to seduce my Daddy!"

Clearly, Sandy was fuming over the rumors she'd heard.

To avoid being noticed by the troublesome heiress, Sophie stood in a less conspicuous corner. She'd rather watch the drama unfold than become a target.

enough, when Bea came down from the second floor, she heard Sandy's disrespectful words. Bea always valued her reputation, and immediately darkened

a once-over, scoffing, "I thought you were some aging beauty. Turns out you're not just past your prime. You're practically

nearly driven to rage

out loud; she hadn't expected Sandy to be so shockingly outspoken. Bea was highly respected in Devonport. Sandy was probably the first to dare speak to Bea like that. That's

speak to

with

hold back! Besides, it's you who's shameless. Not content to stay in Devonport as a widow, you came here to find my Daddy. What, can't stand the loneliness?

her in his old age, he doted on her excessively. Sandy was like a queen in this foreign land, used to

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making faint. She had never been so blatantly insulted in her