A Beauty With Multiple Masks

Just as Cecilia’s words were out of her mouth, Wendy began crying

Putting on a look of confusion and pretending not to know what happened, Susanne asked, “Was someone mean to Wendy? Why didn’t I hear about this? Wendy, why didn’t you tell me that someone was bullying you? You said you were going to take good care of yourself when you moved out back then.”

Instantly, Wendy froze mid-sob; she never thought that Susanne would redirect the focus back to her so quickly.

Is she giving up on me? No, I can’t let Susanne hate me!

Thus, Wendy quickly changed tactics and shook her head. “No, no one was mean to me. I just miss Mom and Dad too much, so I felt like crying when I saw them. They just thought that I was bullied by someone else.”

At that, Susanne smiled. “Good to hear that.”

“What do you mean by no one bullied you?” Daniel yelled, slamming his palm on the table. “Everyone’s cursing at you on the school forum. You silly child, why are you still hiding this from us. Since Mrs. Nightshire is here now, just be frank with us about what happened. She will stand up for you!”

Once again, playing the role of the good cop, Cecilia shot a glare at Daniel. “Stop talking.”

She then turned to Susanne and said, “Susanne, I know

us helping him out, he’ll surely be able to

Susanne stiffened at that.

Cecilia meant was—if their family were to have a fallout, Nightshire Group would not be

Horington was a land full of opportunities. If the Nightshire family planned to develop in Horington, they would have to rely on the Greene family

words, Cecilia was subtly threatening

place left that Nightshire Group had yet to expand to was Horington. If things went sour between them and the Greenes, Nightshire

and squeezed out a smile. “Of course. I’ll take good care

glad to hear that,” Cecilia replied with a chuckle. “Her school will be having a charity auction on Monday, and we’re planning to attend it

Susanne, why don’t you come with us if you have nothing much to do

her, Cecilia added, “I’m thinking of making some homemade pastries to give the students. It won’t be as sincere if I were to ask the servants to help out with

same time, hm?”

could reject after all that, so

down the gifts

after disturbing you for so long. Wendy,