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!

of a mother, if

Perhaps Eunice wouldn’t be the one marrying into the prestigious Gellar

towards them felt like she was walking with lead in her shoes.

upright, and with features so striking that they could make her heart flutter

was as far

the Evert family was like the chime

reminding her that Cinderella’s dream was

him, she hoped he could be with a better girl. At the very least, someone with a background, a

daughter, was filled

need, it can wait until I’m done,”

couldn’t afford a full–blown confrontation. If their family scandal got out, how could she face him, or her mentor, with her head

she was today, and she did not want

in Camille’s

sure is grand, and your temper has grown along with it. Gone are the

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

spreading to her very core. “Let’s discuss this in my office.”

ties to the Evert family, but that is a part of your

so subtle. Does Camille even understand? Maybe I should

of rivalry flare up and stepped closer to Camille. “Camille, always remember your place, as the Evert family’s illegitimate daughter.”

his teacup tightened, the veins on his hand standing

moment, considering Camille’s feelings, he quickly shifted his intense gaze away from her pale face, fearing that his attention might make her feel even more inferior, even

Why should we discuss things there? Are you ashamed of

the opportunity, Eunice was determined to press the issue. “We come to see you once in a blue moon, and you throw up every obstacle to avoid us.

yet held her tongue due to their relationship with

twisting in Camille’s heart, laying bare her most painful aspects in front of

Arnold remained silent.

didn’t dare look his way, her heart aching

one could accept

a heart as bright as daylight and

hung

illegitimate daughter, the child of Spencer Evert’s mistress. Our family really should be a soap opera cast, a melodramatic family drama at its finest. Eunice, aren’t you about to get

into silence. The more Camille

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

long–lost illegitimate

up until now, threw caution to the wind. Glancing at her watch, her slender

design a couple of dresses

I’m booked solid this month, next month, and the one after that.

gaze turned frosty, “Camille, you would

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

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