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“1,1” Under everyone’s scrutiny, Grace felt immense pressure.

She stammered: “I was jealous that you were taking Asher’s attention away from me. I just wanted him to notice me… I’m truly sorry for what I did…”

Thalia pressed: “Is that really all there is to it?”

“Yes,”

Lady Catherine sighed deeply. “How could you be so thoughtless? Are you still a toddler throwing tantrums?”

Grace kept her head lowered, her voice breaking with tears. “Mother, I was wrong I promise it won’t happen again.”

Lord Blackwood spoke sternly: “Recognising your mistake is a start. Ensure this behaviour never repeats itself. You’ve already brought quite enough embarrassment to the Blackwood name.”

Thalia fixed Grace with a penetrating stare, knowing full well she wasn’t being truthful.

However, expecting Grace to admit her inappropriate feelings for Asher in front of his parents was clearly unrealistic.

Thalia didn’t pursue the matter further, responding with feigned nonchalance: “Right, so that’s what it was.”

Lord Blackwood turned to Randolph. “We must apologise for our family’s failure in properly raising Grace. I hope you can find it in yourself to move past this incident. As for those videos online…”

Randolph pretended ignorance. “What videos?”

Lord Blackwood explained: “Someone recorded last night’s incident and posted it online.”

“Oh,” Randolph took a sip of tea. “Let me have a look, shall I?”

He took out his phone, “Where would I find them?”

Thalia walked over and opened the social media app, locating the videos.

After watching them and scanning the outlandish headlines, Randolph nearly laughed aloud.

The comment section was universally condemning Grace.

Randolph smiled. “This seems entirely appropriate. When one makes a mistake, one should face the consequences. The public criticism is well–deserved.”

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objected: “That may be true, but this reflects poorly on both

would dare connect Grace to your family. The footage of Lady Blackwood has been edited

that’s Grace in the video and her connection to our family.”

yesterday. Those who know already know, and those who don’t won’t learn of it. What good would removing the videos and trending

fell silent.

had a point.

continued for two hours.

for

anger had largely subsided.

leaving, Grace walked with a pronounced limp, her knees clearly injured from the prolonged

Asher, once again employing her usual tactics to

Asher remained completely indifferent, paying her no

At the hospital.

hospital had scheduled the

his sister’s condition could be treated, Mark’s face lit up with a smile that had been absent for months.

can’t thank you enough, Miss Winters. You’ve saved my sister’s life. I’m forever in your debt–anything you

and the surgery could proceed had finally lifted the

“But the real credit goes to my fiancé. He’s the one who found the

his profound

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equally

had promised Teresa she would help with makeup, so after exchanging a few

visit the young

other matters to attend to and departed shortly

went to Teresa’s room, where they collaborated to give her a beautiful makeover.

young girl gazed at herself in the mirror, smiling sweetly. “Miss Winters, Miss

gently stroked the child’s head. “Why don’t you

I will!” Teresa nodded enthusiastically.

Asher received a

over Tom Malfoy’s project in Russia, causing him significant financial losses. Tom was currently scrambling to fill the financial void. Alexander warned that Tom would soon discover Asher’s involvement

was based in Russia, he had operatives in London as

a grave expression. “Lia, there’s something important I need

you.”

serious demeanour, Thalia sat up straight. “What is

Blackwood family, he endured a difficult period in Russia before being adopted by an influential crime syndicate leader. In recent years, he’s established his own operation

immediately: “That sounds incredibly dangerous for you. Asher, you must be extremely

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