Chapter 676

The assistant was completely dumbfounded by the man’s suave handling of the situation.

And with Arnold’s aloof demeanor, she truly believed he was just an ordinary customer coming to pick up his laundry.

“Darling, what are you staring at with such big eyes?” Mrs. Evert gave Eunice a sharp tug.

“Mom! Look at that man. He’s drop–dead gorgeous! I’ve never seen someone so magnificently handsome!” Eunice exclaimed with the excitement of a sheltered heiress.

“Enough. You’re high society, don’t act like you’ve never seen a good–looking man before. Even the handsomest of men have only two legs, don’t they?” Mrs. Evert chided her, though she couldn’t help but sneak a glance at Arnold from the corner of her eye.

She felt like she recognized him from somewhere.

Also, his gaze on them felt so cold and sinister it sent shivers down her spine.

As the assistant pondered how to shoo away these two pests, the sharp click–clack of high heels echoed down the spiral staircase.

“Have you two had your fill of drama yet?”

Arnold’s gaze shifted to the pale–faced Camille standing not too far off, his deep–set eyes narrowing slightly.

“Mom, that wench is here!” Eunice, seeing her half–sister, was filled with disdain and animosity.

Originally, Eunice was the sole, legitimate heiress of the Evert family.

But the arrival of her illegitimate sister had somewhat shaken her standing in her father’s heart. This so–called sister was just too formidable, being not only beautiful but also incredibly talented. Camille had excelled academically since childhood and had grown up to become one of the top fashion designers in the country!

didn’t have the dead weight of a mother, if only

be so cold? Perhaps Eunice wouldn’t be the one marrying into

took towards them felt like she

when she saw Arnold sitting there, handsome, upright, and with features so striking that they could

far as it could

family was like the

that Cinderella’s dream was

At the very least, someone with a background, a family, a past not as disgraceful and messy

this remarkable illegitimate daughter, was

working. If there’s something you need, it can wait until I’m done,” Camille said, her voice strained and low.

full–blown confrontation. If their family scandal got out, how could she face him, or her mentor, with her head

through the mire to get where she was today, and

noticed the bleak look in Camille’s eyes but remained impassive,

resentment. “Camille, you’ve become a well–known designer now, haven’t you? Your tone sure is grand, and your temper has grown along

But here we treat everyone equally; there was never any intention to make it

felt as if she had frozen over, a chill spreading to her very core. “Let’s discuss this

arms and spoke coldly, “I know you’ve grown independent and refuse to acknowledge your ties to the Evert family, but that is a part of your heritage you can’t erase.

Camille even understand? Maybe I should translate

a wicked sense of rivalry flare up and stepped closer

his

her pale

Why should we discuss things there? Are you ashamed of your status

and you throw up every obstacle to avoid us. If we don’t

assistant, insulted, was fuming yet held her tongue due to their relationship

a knife twisting in Camille’s heart, laying bare her most painful aspects

Arnold remained silent.

dare look his way, her heart aching to the point of

could

bright as daylight and eyes

hung in

at its finest. Eunice, aren’t you about to get engaged to Mr. Almond? When the time comes, I’ll be sure to give your future husband a thorough introduction to our Evert family’s

were stunned into silence. The more Camille laughed, the more furious they became.

little wretch, she’s completely throwing caution to the wind!

summon your long–lost illegitimate daughter after all these

had been somewhat reserved up until now, threw caution to the wind. Glancing at her watch, her slender eyes filled with icy disdain,

getting engaged, your father wants you to design a couple of dresses for her,” Mrs. Evert said through clenched teeth, trying to maintain

month,

you would

her gaze fearlessly, “What’s he to me? Even if the President

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