The Broken-hearted She And The Icy He

Chapter 9 Mr John Can Feel for Lily Too!

“Lily, I’ve got afternoon tea with some friends tomorrow. Make a few plates of pastries and send them over before noon.”

Yvonne always looked down on Lily. As the adopted daughter cast out by the Ginger family, Lily had always been beneath her in Yvonne’s eyes. Every time she spoke to her, it was with a condescending sneer.

She rolled her eyes with her usual arrogance and added, “Also make me a pretty dress in a new design. I’ve got an important banquet next weekend, and I need it done within the week.”

Her contempt was so obvious it practically dripped from her tone.

In the past, Lily could feel Yvonne’s disdain. But because Yvonne was the daughter of John’s late aunt–his only remaining relative–she used to treat her sincerely, purely out of love for him.

Too bad sincerity couldn’t buy sincerity in return.

Now that she didn’t even want John anymore, why would she keep indulging Yvonne?

“I’m busy. Not doing it.”

“Fine, then make a wider variety of pastries this time. It’d be best if-‘

Yvonne paused mid–sentence, suddenly realizing what Lily had said.

She’d said no.

She’d always buttered her up before–how dare she refuse now?

Yvonne exploded. “Lily, what the hell? You think I’m begging you to do this? Let me tell you, if I want something, I can find plenty of people who’ll jump at the chance to bake and sew for me!”

“Mm.” Lily nodded indifferently. “So go ask them.”

She wasn’t even going to smooth things over?

She was really refusing?

Lily didn’t even spare her a glance as she walked off, leaving Yvonne stomping in frustration.

“Lily! You treat me like this, aren’t you scared I’ll tell my cousin? He cares about me the most! If he finds out how you’re bullying me, he’ll be furious!”

Once upon a time, that threat would’ve worked. Lily had always been terrified of upsetting John. Terrified he’d stop talking to her.

But not anymore.

She didn’t even pause or look back. “Do what you want.”

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Do what you want…

Yvonne nearly exploded on the spot.

Lily’s pastries really were amazing.

two trays to an afternoon tea, her

Lily’s baking was better than any professional

banquet had made her the star of the evening. That double–sided embroidery, with lotuses on the

could match it.

refusing to make her a new dress? How was she supposed to dazzle next

more exquisite desserts tomorrow–if Lily

You’ll be begging me to let you bake and sew

stomped off to Jones Corp to

slammed with work all day. It wasn’t until just before closing that Yvonne managed

in

not only did she refuse, she insulted me! You’ve got to put her in her place. Make her apologize and do as

John blinked.

Lily had

only close family, Lily had always treated her

never

her to

Lily was still upset–wanting

women

her forehead was

chest ached with guilt. He decided to give her an

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cut must’ve really

right now and yell at her. Tell

“Go home.”

cut Yvonne off with a deep voice. “Lily’s not your maid. She has no obligation to make

Yvonne instantly fell silent.

her three million

her off, she’d

guts, she didn’t dare say another

look at

Wayne and asked him to bring some medicine to his office–he planned to go see Lily

eager for free gifts, had just gotten several

Elsa

John was going to Lily,

chop place opened across from Capital City’s top hotel. Lily went to try it

returned and stepped off the elevator, she saw Elsa standing in front of

her hands was the wedding dress Lily

John said I looked beautiful in it–his most beautiful bride. Our wedding was perfect thanks to this dress. I really appreciate it. I’m returning it

the gown she’d

spent three months

long months of late nights–but she’d never once found it

all her dreams, all her love for John

vows beneath the altar.

it, John had handed it over–without

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