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!

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

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

towards them felt like she was walking with lead in her

saw Arnold sitting there, handsome, upright, and with features so striking that they could make her heart flutter time and time again.

that was as far

of the Evert family was like the chime

Cinderella’s dream

very least, someone with a background,

illegitimate daughter, was filled with

you need, it can wait until I’m done,” Camille said,

of respect for Arnold’s presence, she couldn’t 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

noticed the bleak look in Camille’s eyes but

now, haven’t you? Your tone sure is grand, and your temper has grown along with it. Gone are

been some neglect. But here we

over, a chill spreading

of your heritage you can’t erase. No matter how high

subtle. Does Camille even understand? Maybe I should

wicked sense of rivalry flare up and stepped closer to Camille.

tightened, the veins on his hand standing

Camille’s feelings, he quickly shifted his intense gaze away from her pale face, fearing

your office? Why should we discuss things there? Are

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 bite us willy–nilly?”

was fuming yet held her tongue due to their relationship

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

Arnold remained silent.

his way, her heart aching to the point of stopping.

could

Arnold, with a heart as bright as daylight and

oppressive silence hung in the

eyes reddening. “Yes, I am the 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

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

little wretch, she’s completely throwing caution

summon your long–lost illegitimate daughter after all

caution to the wind. Glancing at her watch, her slender eyes filled with

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

next month,

gaze turned frosty, “Camille, you would

to me? Even if the President himself

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