Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Chapter 1146

As word got around about who she was, it wasn't always the best news.

Take today, for example. More strangers than ever seemed to find their way to her. "Hi there, Mrs. Cedillo! I'm Mae, the heiress of Morris Corporation, one of the country's top four business giants."

Mia felt a strange sense of déjà vu. Wasn't someone from the Hernandez family nearly cursing someone out earlier?

"Hello, I'm Mia. Is there something you need?"

"I just had to say, Mrs. Cedillo, your gown is breathtaking! Is it custom-made? You look like the star of the show tonight."

Mia flashed a polite smile. "Thanks for the compliment. But the real star tonight is the baby's mom. This dress? Just something my mom picked up at a local boutique."

Mae was momentarily thrown off by Mia's straightforwardness. "Well, Mrs. Cedillo, you obviously have a knack for finding stunning outfits, even from a local shop."

Mia smiled again. "My mom has the eye for that."

Another awkward silence followed.

nothing else, I'll be off.

pursed, mulling over the encounter: All those sweet words— definitely trying to butter

make

it's clear you're

replied modestly, "I'm really just

how did you

smile, Mia said, "It was

Cedillo! You wouldn't

love your handbag! Where did you get

who did

"Mrs. Cedillo..."

wearing thin as she rattled off, "Dress by mom, bag from my sister-in-law, jewelry from my husband. Hair by our maid, makeup by me. Excuse me, I need to find

a beeline out of there,

mind if I join you? I was headed there too."

Mia: "......"

freshening up, Mia smiled, "I'm off to find my

he her escape once again, genuinely startled by all the flattering attention, all thanks to her husband's impressive reputation. She got why he often kept a stoic face if he