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,

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

them felt like she was walking with lead

had just come downstairs when she saw Arnold sitting there, handsome, upright, and with features so striking that they could make her heart

as far as it could

of the Evert family was

Cinderella’s dream

At the very least, someone with a background, a family, a past

illegitimate daughter, was filled with venomous spite.

working. If there’s something you need, it can wait until I’m done,” Camille

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

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

the bleak look in

releasing a toxic blast of resentment. “Camille, you’ve become a well–known designer now, haven’t you? Your tone sure is grand, and your temper has grown along with it. Gone are

assistant didn’t recognize you, and there may have been some neglect. But here we treat

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

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. No matter how high you fly, you must always remember, it’s the Evert

you’re being so subtle. Does Camille even understand? Maybe

there, felt a wicked sense of rivalry flare up and stepped closer

tightened, the veins on his hand standing out as his

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

Why should we discuss things there?

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 bite us

her tongue due

her most painful aspects

Arnold remained silent.

look his way, her heart

no one could accept

even Arnold, with a heart as bright as daylight and eyes as clear as water.

hung in the

took a deep breath and forced a smile, her 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 about to get engaged to Mr. Almond? When the time comes, I’ll be sure to give your future husband

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

throwing caution to

it, why summon your long–lost illegitimate daughter after all

somewhat reserved up until now, threw caution to the wind. Glancing at her watch, her slender eyes filled with icy disdain, “Make it quick,

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

month, next month, and the one after that. No openings.”

turned frosty, “Camille, you would even defy your father’s orders?”

me? Even

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