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.

decided to resume her meal as

Danya’s face darkened.

was intelligent, talented, and good- looking, so she obviously outclassed Valeria no matter

what

this, Danya decided

all, William had left the villa, and Lucas was their

news about a plagiarizing designer

to her provocation.She only wanted to hit

mistress, and Valeria herself was accused

to realize that she was in

no one could prove the credibility

William might have settled the dispute with

thought about it, the more she felt that she had hit Valeria's nerves

feigned genuineness, "Why did you

as Danya had done speaking, Valeria looked up from her plate, and she peered at Danya, "Haven't you learned about table

flustered, and Valeria stopped

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

unambiguous and unsparing

thought Valeria to be a docile woman, but

same time, Danya was trembling

back because she was the

Besides, Valeria was right.

Danya was a nobody, and she wasn't wrong to tell Danya off for putting her nose into

brought

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

but Paisley must also take Valeria's side in this

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

let the matter go for

Valeria did the opposite

her cutlery, Valeria stared at Danya,

she still said, "I'm sorry, Miss Brown.I shouldn't pry into

Danya and Paisley had lost face, Valeria enjoyed her food in peace for the rest of the meal and she

Lucas left the villa together, saying they were going to the

Valeria was

couldn't shake the strange feeling she had when she

she recalled Paisley's provocation on the cruise ship a few days ago, and she couldn't help but

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