Beatrice snorted after hearing it. "It's not like I'm missing a meal because of her. Go tell her to come to the house. I'll personally cook for her," remarked Beatrice. "Yes, Madam!" Edmund respectfully acknowledged Beatrice's instructions, then conveyed the message to Stella.

Stella felt that things were not as simple as they seemed, but she could only maintain a polite smile as much as possible.

When Beatrice sought her out, it was definitely not just for a meal. Surely she had something in mind to talk about, was it not?

"Alright, I understand. I'll finish work tomorrow night and go visit Beatrice," Stella replied.

The next day...

Stella instructed her manager to reschedule all the appointments. After finishing work on the set, she took great care in dressing up, arriving early at the Riveras' residence.

Although Beatrice politely offered to cook for her, Stella could not readily accept. Going at mealtime might appear disrespectful to the elder, but arriving a bit early allowed her to present an image of being considerate and sensible.

touched up her makeup in the car and adjusted her clothes before getting out

in. Our Madam has been waiting for you for a while," the servant said. Stella flashed a radiant smile and said,

care of Grandma Beatrice and Lucas is surely hard work. This hand cream is from a foreign brand, a gift I received. I found it to be excellent, so you can

persuasion was

the servants of the Riveras. This way, she could have her own eyes and ears

the hand cream she handed over, then waved it off, saying, "No need, Miss Stella. I'm a rough person and never use such things. You can keep it for

be rejected. She

Forget it, then.

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