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

Danya’s face darkened.

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

see what

this, Danya

William had left the villa,

"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

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

and Valeria herself

had to realize that she was

could prove the credibility of the clarification given because of the relationship

might have

more Danya thought about it, the more she felt that she had

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

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

and Valeria

Howard Group had apologized for their baseless accusation if you paid any attention to the news.Anyway,

unsparing speech had startled

be a docile woman, but it seemed like

was trembling

was

Besides, Valeria was right.

to tell Danya off for putting her nose into something

had brought shame to

that Danya was only someone

also

she sternly said, "Danya, what's wrong with you? You've upset Miss

let the matter go for her sake, and she wouldn't insist

Valeria did the opposite of what Paisley

Valeria stared at Danya, waiting

gulped in frustration, but she still said, "I'm sorry, Miss Brown.I shouldn't pry into your business

enjoyed her food in peace for the rest of the meal and she treated Danya as she

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

Valeria was

had when she heard that Paisley

she recalled Paisley's provocation on the cruise ship a few days ago,

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