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Chapter 21

But I was sure I did not know the Kenways!

“You’re such a beauty, Miss Jones! A lively, shapely, brilliant young woman just from appearance alone.”

oh my

God. I thought I would receive a standard greeting, but instead, she showered me with affection almost immediately!

Everyone always said I was a beauty, and yes, whenever I looked in the mirror, I couldn’t help but wonder who that gorgeous babe was…

But the Kenways must have seen all sorts of people with different kinds of beauty already! How could someone like me still elicit praise?

Nah. She was just a good conversationalist, skilled at making others feel comfortable in a social situation.

Charles leaned closer to me and whispered, “Uh, Miss Jones? This is Madame Lisbeth Kenway.”

I immediately smiled and nodded. “Good morning, Madame Kenway. Thank you.”

a melodious voice!” she exclaimed.

I could say the same for you, ma’am. You’re incredibly youthful–looking, but I admire your demeanor even more.”

I’m turning

airs. She was down–to–earth and cordial–different from the matriarchs I had imagined elite families had.

She disliked the style women her age were expected to adopt, so she turned to me.

place. I don’t want people to think I’m trying

request in mind, I assessed the older woman’s exterior and her conduct, my mind starting

I got it!

I have an idea already. But first,

spread her arms, and I

measurements

were present as well, and I could hear their conversation as I worked. It wasn’t

own, to be fair, but Mr. S. Kenway’s–whose name I now knew was “Soren

of them? None of these socialites or

third batch by now, and he’s still not interested in any

has high standards. Why else

like he’s already got

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look like they have no soul or have undergone god–knows–how–many plastic surgeries. You can’t even tell

the others wanted their own clothes, took theirs as

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