Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 854

"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.

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

came down from the second floor, she heard Sandy's

some aging beauty. Turns out you're not just past your

nearly driven to rage by the brash

expected Sandy to be so shockingly outspoken. Bea was highly respected in

more she

you how to speak to your elders?" Bea tried to

even more disdain, "My Daddy always says, if you meet someone you don't like, there's no need to 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

doted on her excessively. Sandy was like a queen in this foreign land, used to doing