Chapter 1006

Chapter 1006

Bea strolled over to Elodie, gently patting the back of her hand. "My dear niece has always been such a well-mannered and sensible child, unlike you. I won't let you corrupt my precious grandniece." It was clear to everyone that Bea favored Elodie immensely.

However, Elodie and Sophie both knew that Bea's affection was merely for show.

After all, Elodie and Bea were relatives only in the most distant sense, with no real interaction over the years.

It wasn't as if Bea had fallen in love with Elodie at first sight.

It was all about interests at play.

Elodie gently withdrew her hand from Bea's grasp, then smiled at her. "Bea, I was merely exchanging a few words with Mrs. Costello. It's nothing significant."

"How could it be insignificant? You are the heir to the Reeves estate, my guest from the Burke household. Sophie is a sly one, hell-bent on seizing our Burke assets. I can't let her brainwash you!" Bea shot Sophie a cold glance. "Mrs. Costello, I suggest you leave the Burke household at once. Don't make me have you thrown out!"

you've completely

sofa, not at all acting like a stranger. "I'm

demeanor infuriating Bea. "Sophie! Who gave you the right to act

they've entered the house, Bea. As someone so big on rules, surely you're familiar with the concept?" Sophie said with a slight smile. "I would suggest, Bea, that the next time you visit the beauty clinic, you pay a

words always hit Bea where

this, Elodie said, "Mrs. Costello, I know a reputable

"Sure."

off her hands.

drive. I don't like sitting in the passenger seat; it always makes me

words, leaving no room for

time Bea wanted to speak, the two were already heading out of the Burke family's grand entrance. Bea

And Elodie!

Elodie would be easy to manipulate,

just having a casual chat

an outsider, take charge of the

to a lack of other capable individuals

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