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!

weight of a mother,

how could her father’s attitude be so cold? Perhaps Eunice wouldn’t be the

took towards them felt like she was walking with lead in

just come downstairs when she saw Arnold sitting there, handsome, upright, and with

as far as it

appearance of the Evert family was

her that Cinderella’s dream was over.

could be with a better girl. At the very

daughter, was filled with

something you need, it can wait until

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

she was today, and she did not want to be brought low or looked down upon.

noticed the bleak look in

grand, and your

Evert, my assistant didn’t recognize you, and there may have been some neglect. But here we treat everyone equally; there was never any intention to make it difficult for you.”

over, a chill spreading to her very core. “Let’s discuss this

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

Does Camille even

of rivalry flare up and stepped closer to

teacup tightened, the veins on his hand standing out as his heart twinged

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

things there? Are you ashamed of your status

see you once in a blue moon, and you throw up every obstacle to avoid us. If we don’t make a scene, are we to let your guard dogs

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

most painful aspects in front of the man she cared for the most.

Arnold remained silent.

way, her heart aching

no one could accept her.

with a heart as bright as daylight and eyes as clear as water.

hung in

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 engaged to Mr. Almond? When the time comes, I’ll be sure to give

her mother were stunned into silence. The more Camille laughed,

wretch, she’s completely throwing caution

your long–lost illegitimate daughter after all

watch, her slender

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

this month, next month, and the one after that. No

you would even defy

me? Even

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