When Valeria woke up, it was already noon and it was quiet in the villa.She headed downstairs and one of the maids came to greet her, "Sir William has already gone to work.Lunch is ready.Do you want to eat now?"

"And the others?"Valeria asked offhandedly.

"Ms.Anthony and Lucas went out for errands and they probably won’ t be back for lunch today."

"Okay then, I'll have lunch now" answered Valeria.

Upon hearing that, the maid went to serve lunch at the dining table.

Valeria only had a few bites of food before she heard the sound of a car coming to a stop from the driveway.

It was Lucas, Paisley, and Danya returning from their trip.

One after another, the three of them walked through the front door, where the maid waited to ask, "Welcome back! Have you had anything for lunch yet?"

"No," Lucas simply replied.

Meanwhile, Paisley and Danya’s eyes fell on Valeria, who was sitting in the dining room.

Embarrassed, Valeria regretted not waiting a little longer, which she would have done if she had known that they would come back for lunch.

As her mouth fell open to explain, the maid said, "It's my bad.Miss Brown asked if the three of you would be back for lunch.I thought you wouldn't, so I suggested that she should eat first."

Lucas smiled, "It's alright.We didn't think we would be back in time for lunch either.We're back because something came up, and we need to go to the company later.Ms.Anthony, please eat something .We'll go to the office once you've finished your lunch."

Paisley nodded and walked towards the table with a smile.

She even warmly greeted Valeria, to which Valeria responded with a grin.

Meanwhile, Danya was following close behind Paisley, and she frowned at Valeria, "Miss Brown, have you just woke up?"

"Yes, “ Valeria nodded.

"Looks like you've taken the phrase ‘make yourself at home' literally, Miss Brown" Danya scorned.

Valeria glanced at Danya when she heard what she said and she was confused to see her disdainful look.

Valeria was sure that she had never done wrong to Danya, so she couldn't fathom why Danya was being so hostile to her.

faded, and she decided to resume her meal as

Danya’s face darkened.

opinion, Paisley was intelligent, talented, and good- looking, so she

what William had seen in

Danya decided

William had left the villa, and

remember reading the news about a plagiarizing designer from B City that has

didn't react to her provocation.She only wanted to hit Valeria where it hurt because Valeria was, in

a mistress, and Valeria

realize that she was in no

plagiarize, no one could prove the credibility of the clarification given because of the relationship between

was concerned, William might have settled

Danya thought about it, the more she felt that she

feigned genuineness, "Why did you do that? Or were

Danya had done speaking, Valeria looked up from her plate, and she peered at Danya, "Haven't you learned about table manners? Or did your employers not

was flustered, and Valeria stopped

read the news, shouldn't you? You'd know that the Howard Group had apologized for their baseless accusation if you paid any attention to the news.Anyway, I believe you're old enough

and unsparing speech

a docile woman, but it seemed like even a

trembling with anger

she was the one

Besides, Valeria was right.

tell Danya off for putting her nose

reckless behavior had brought shame

pointed out that Danya was only someone who served, Paisley couldn't exactly say anything to

Paisley must also take Valeria's side in

wrong with you? You've upset Miss Brown.Apologize to

would let the matter go for her sake,

the opposite of what

Valeria stared

she still said, "I'm sorry, Miss Brown.I

enjoyed her food in peace for

Lucas left the villa together, saying they were going

Valeria was

couldn't shake the strange feeling she had when she heard that Paisley was going

cruise ship a few days ago, and she couldn't

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