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

so I’ve helped him book the transportation and hotel. With the two of us helping him out, he’ll surely be able to expand his business in Horington. However, we won’t be able to stay here in Jadeborough for long. Once we leave, we’ll have to entrust Wendy

Susanne stiffened at that.

have a fallout, Nightshire

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

other words, Cecilia was

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

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

chuckle. “Her school will be having a charity auction on Monday, and we’re planning to attend

relationship with her classmates. Susanne, why don’t you come with us

homemade pastries to give the students. It won’t be as

same time, hm?”

way Susanne could reject after

housekeeper to put down the gifts before

you for so long. Wendy, say goodbye to