The Barrister's Love in Town

Chapter 552 You’re No Different From A Stepmother

Upon hearing Dulcie’s pitiful voice, Casey felt her heart shatter and gently comforted her, “Dulcie, please don’t cry. I just rented a house nearby. You can come and play at my place in the future. Also, I have at kitchen here, so I can make lots of delicious food for you. How does that sound?”

“Really? Then, I’ll come over tomorrow. No, I want to go now!”

Immediately, Dulcie weakly replied, “But Daddy doesn’t allow it. He told me to go to bed, so I must go now. Miss Casey, can I come to your house tomorrow?”

“Of course you can. Go to sleep now, and see you tomorrow.”

She was about to end the call when she heard Symeon’s deep voice. “You didn’t say a word when you arrived and left without saying anything either. You’re really something. Is it because you wanted to see Dulcie cry for you?”

“Please, can you not speak so harshly? What do you mean by saying I just wanted to see Dulcie cry? I’m her biological mother, not a stepmother, I’m not that malicious.”

“You’re no different from a stepmother.”

After saying that, the man abruptly hung up, denying her the chance to retaliate and leaving her so furious that she couldn’t contain her anger.

However, she speculated that Symeon was busy coaxing Dulcie to sleep, making her feel slightly better. She helplessly smiled and shook her head. If Symeon hadn’t fallen in love with a married woman, he would actually be a responsible father.

Despite not being gentle and often stern, he never shied away from his responsibilities.

Just like the fact that he didn’t particularly like children yet still made an effort to get along with Dulcie.

The following day.

Casey arrived at the human resources department of Winters Enterprise on time to begin her work.

The HR staff member who handled her onboarding procedures scrutinized her appearance and remarked, “Today is your first day at work. How can you dress too casually? After fishing your work at noon, you should go change into something more appropriate.”

Lowering her head and examining her clothes, Casey noted that she was wearing a casual shirt and slim jeans, which seemed too informal.

She nodded. “Okay.”

her workstation and familiarized herself with

for a job in the design department, the likelihood of encountering Elias was

morning. It was her first day of work, so she felt clueless and struggled

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understand anything.

to the nearby mall to purchase a set of professional attire. After

The elevator door

was pleasantly surprised to see Elias standing inside the elevator, unable to believe her luck

moving and

yes. I

into the elevator, and

personal bodyguard, Yacob, was also present in the elevator. Yacob merely glanced at her before returning

suddenly spoke up. “You’re here to work at the

had to show respect

“Congratulations.”

Winters. I will work

the new trend for youn women from wealthy families to experience an ordinary lifestyle? Why don’t you work

fact that Elias didn’t reprimand him for his

no need to lie, so she chose to tell the truth. “I had a falling out with my dad. My stepmother has been making things difficult at home and

didn’t say anything

Carter felt familiar, as if he had heard it somewhere

The elevator door

to Elias, “Well,

“Okay.”

exited first, followed by Elias and Yacob. Yacob remarked, “Mr. Winters, don’t you find this Miss Carte quite suspicious? It’s hard to determine if her words are true or not. Although you saved her at the party last time, and she seemed

taken aback by the news, Elias asked, “Are

believe in my eyesight? I think

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whole act of you saving