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.

noticed by the troublesome heiress, Sophie stood in a less conspicuous corner.

Sandy's disrespectful words. Bea always valued her reputation, and immediately

"I thought you were some aging beauty. Turns out

Sandy's rudeness, Bea was nearly driven

out loud; she hadn't expected Sandy to be so shockingly outspoken. Bea was highly respected in Devonport. Sandy

right, the more she says, the

teach you how to speak

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

Caelum had her in his old age, he doted on her excessively. Sandy was like a queen in this foreign land, used to doing as she pleased, and no one dared