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 she ignored

Danya’s face darkened.

good- looking, so she obviously outclassed Valeria no matter how Danya looked

what William had seen in

of this, Danya decided

left the villa, and Lucas was

reading the news about a plagiarizing designer from B City that has the same surname as you.It wouldn't be you, would

react to her provocation.She only wanted to hit Valeria where it hurt because Valeria was, in fact, a

Ronald, had a mistress, and Valeria herself

had to realize that she

the credibility of the clarification given because of

was concerned, William might

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

she continued with feigned genuineness, "Why did

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 train you in

and

know what happened in 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 be pointing fingers in

and unsparing speech had

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

time, Danya was trembling

Danya couldn't talk back because she was the one

Besides, Valeria was right.

wasn't wrong to tell Danya off

had brought shame to

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

that, but Paisley must also take Valeria's side

"Danya, what's wrong with you? You've

the matter go for her sake, and she wouldn't insist on making Danya

opposite of what Paisley had

stared at

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

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

lunch, Paisley and Lucas left the villa together, saying

Valeria was

feeling she had when she heard that

the cruise ship a few days

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