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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.

you, ma’am. You’re

laughed. “Youthful? I’m turning 60

She was down–to–earth and cordial–different from the matriarchs I had imagined

was also very fashion–conscious. She disliked the style women her age were expected to adopt, so

to wear styles the youth are sporting without looking out of place.

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

I got it!

an idea already. But first, I should take your

her arms, and

recorded the measurements

I could hear their conversation as I worked. It wasn’t long before I realized they were discussing marriage.

own, to be fair, but Mr. S. Kenway’s–whose name

not interested in any of them? None of these socialites or wealthy heiresses?”

third batch by now, and he’s still

has high standards. Why

sneered. “More like he’s already got

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superficial, you know? They either look like they have no soul or have undergone god–knows–how–many

took theirs as well. I reminded Cherry not to mess

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