Shirley, impressed by Ada’s acting skills, smiled. “ The credit for this belongs to you, Viscountess.”

“   .” Ada’s expression froze, but she hurriedly changed into a look of innocence. “I don’t understand what you’re saying, Miss Brown. It’s chilly outside, You should come in and talk.”

“Thank you, then, Viscountess.” Shirley rolled her eyes at Ada and looked up at Cathy. “Let’s go, Cathy.”

It was the first time Shirley addressed Cathy by name.

Cathy, still surprised, pushed Cathy into the manor.

Ada had only invited Shirley into the house because she knew that Carter and Camille were not home at this moment.

Otherwise, she would not have allowed this “ dangerous” person to enter.

With an air of  authority  as the hostess of  the manor, Ada instructed the servants to serve tea and desserts to Cathy and Shirley.

“Please enjoy. The desserts were crafted by our pastry chef. They’re comparable to those from hotels with five and six stars.”

a smile, appearing dignified

“I’ve been eating desserts at the Gray’s for years, so I’m more familiar with it than you are. Don’t

of these desserts. After all, I’ve had them for

unpleasant as she struggled to hold the smile on her

Ada had done to Shirley, even

too polite, Miss Brown.

this. I’m not here to have tea with

she heard Shirley. “Unfortunately, Miss Brown, my husband isn’t

Husband.

when

not seem

immediately.

Carter to meet Shirley. If he saw Shirley now, Ada’s image in Carter’s mind

not

Can’t  you call your husband, or are you afraid to call

out her

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