What Axel did left the assistant stunned. His aloof and indifferent attitude made her truly believe that he was just an ordinary customer coming to pick up his clothes.

"Wendy, what are you staring at? Your eyes are glued to him." Regina forcefully pulled Wendy aside.

"Mom! Look at that man... He's so handsome! I've never seen anyone with such a magnificent face!" Wendy exclaimed with innocent excitement.

"Alright, alright. You're the daughter of a wealthy family. Don't act like you've never seen men. Even the most handsome man has only two legs," Regina scolded softly, but she couldn't help glancing at Axel out of the corner of her eye.

He seemed vaguely familiar to her. Besides, she felt his gaze on them was cold and intense, sending a shiver down her spine.

Just as the assistant fretted over how to get rid of these two nuisances, a crisp and sharp sound of high heels echoed from the stairs.

"Are you two done causing trouble?!"

Axel turned toward the voice and saw Roza standing not far away, her complexion pale.

"Mom, that wretched girl is here!" Wendy's eyes brimmed with disgust and hatred upon seeing her stepsister, Roza.

Originally, Wendy was the only legitimate heiress of the Walker family. However, the presence of this illegitimate daughter had somewhat affected her status in her father's eyes.

was also talented and accomplished. From a young age, she excelled in both character and academics. When

had a troublesome mother, who was

Sully family of North City wouldn't

step Roza took toward them, it felt as if her feet were laden with lead. They were

features. No matter how many times she saw him, he always

the Walker family was like the clock striking midnight, cruelly reminding her

she hoped he could be matched with a better girl-someone whose background, family, and past weren't as disgraceful and messy as hers. Regina's gaze turned more bitter and resentful upon seeing this outstanding, illegitimate

talk about

watching nearby, she couldn't afford to openly quarrel with Regina

with all her might to rise from the bottom to her current position. She didn't want to revert to her old

Roza's dim and lifeless eyes but remained

holding back her anger, but now that she finally saw the person she had

that you're a renowned designer, your arrogance has grown along with your temper, hasn't it? You're no longer the little girl who used to cling to the Walker

There's no intention to make things difficult for you," Roza replied, her body feeling as if it were frozen, a chill

let's talk in

unwilling to admit that you're part of the Walker family. But your background is something you can't erase. No matter how high you fly, always remember that it was the Walker family's support

really subtle. Do you think she can actually understand you? Let me translate

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