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.

to resume her

Danya’s face darkened.

talented, and good- looking, so

see what William had

of this, Danya

all, William had left the villa, and

a smile and continued, "Miss Brown, you're from B City , right? I remember reading the news about a plagiarizing designer from B City that has the same surname

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

Ronald, had a mistress, and Valeria herself

had to realize that she was in no competition

plagiarize, no one could prove the credibility of

was concerned, William might have settled the dispute with his

the more she felt that she had hit Valeria's nerves in the

she continued with feigned genuineness, "Why did you do that? Or

and she peered at Danya, "Haven't you learned about table manners? Or did

was flustered, and Valeria stopped

the end if you 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 to know your place.Who are you to

and unsparing speech

had always thought Valeria to be a docile woman, but it seemed like even

same time, Danya was trembling with

was

Besides, Valeria was right.

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

had brought shame

Danya was only someone who served, Paisley couldn't exactly say

must also take Valeria's side in

said, "Danya, what's wrong with you?

the hope that Valeria would let the matter go for her sake, and she wouldn't insist on

opposite of what Paisley had

Valeria stared

"I'm sorry, Miss Brown.I shouldn't pry into your business

lost face, Valeria enjoyed her food in peace for the rest of the meal and

lunch, Paisley and Lucas left the villa together, saying they were going to

Valeria was

the strange feeling she had when she heard that Paisley was

Paisley's provocation on the cruise ship a few

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