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.

an afternoon tea, her friends couldn’t stop

all said Lily’s baking was better than

dress Lily made her a few months ago for a banquet had made her the star of the

could match it.

was refusing to make her a new dress?

her friends more exquisite desserts tomorrow–if Lily didn’t come through, she’d lose

wait! You’ll be begging me to let

to Jones Corp

day. It wasn’t

up in

pastries and a dress–how hard is that? I asked nicely, and not only did she

John blinked.

kind Lily

and bratty, but Lily loved him. And because Yvonne was his only close family, Lily had always treated her like a real

never

hadn’t expected her to say no

Lily was still upset–wanting him

hated when women acted

day, how her forehead was still red from that injury, how hurt she

guilt. He decided to give

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cut must’ve really

right now and

“Go home.”

no obligation to make you pastries or

Yvonne instantly fell silent.

gave her three million

cut her off,

guts, she didn’t

look at her

bring some medicine to his office–he planned

had just gotten several

clearly wanted Elsa to become

realized John was going

a famous pork chop place opened across from Capital City’s top hotel. Lily went to try it out and left

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

was the wedding dress

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

gown she’d

three months

nights–but she’d never once found

all her hopes, all her dreams, all her love for

eternal vows beneath the altar. Every stitch had been full

wanted to wear it, John had

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