Chapter 172

Standing on the other side of Judith was Ashley, who began affectionately patting Arabella’s shoulder.

“Arabella, your stepsister Vivienne is quite impressive. She’s not at all like what you described.”

Arabella’s complexion changed. Her relationship with Vivienne had always been tense. Complimenting Vivienne was akin to criticizing her. Somehow, she managed to squeeze out a smile. “Yes. Who would have thought that Vivienne would be this remarkable?”

“Indeed, she is.” Judith looked at Vivienne with admiration, then turned to Arabella. “Since she’s your stepsister and represents your adoptive parents, why don’t you invite her down to meet us? I’d like to have a chat with her.”

“Of course, Grandma.” Arabella’s long lashes veiled the resentment and jealousy in her eyes, replacing them with a polite smile.

Beatrice, standing behind her, looked on with resentment. Vivienne was not only Arabella’s stepsister but also her granddaughter. Judith had praised Vivienne without even casting a glance at her, not even mentioning her once.

From the moment they had entered, Judith hadn’t bothered to introduce them to anyone.

Indeed, even after all these years, Judith still considered herself superior to everyone else.

But she would endure.

She had learned to bear in silence over the years. Whatever the Brooks family owed them, she would make sure that Judith and the rest paid it back, bit by bit.

“Sister, I would never have imagined that you were Master Charles.” Arabella approached the runway and looked up at Vivienne. “You’re truly amazing.”

She didn’t like talking to Vivienne from this angle. Looking up at her was humiliating.

Especially since Vivienne was standing in the spotlight, making her feel insignificant.

would like to have a chat with you.” Arabella maintained her smile. “And, sister, you’ve been standing on the stage for a while now. The show can’t go on unless you step down. We wouldn’t want to spoil

she was accusing Vivienne

not satisfied with my work at

with a smile. “Charles, I’ll send you my recent

the same Mike

up there forever, can you?” Arabella

didn’t like Vivienne looking down at her. She wanted

the corner, who was trying

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at the edge

that if Mike praised Vivienne’s redesign, she would shave her head right here on this

of my

can’t think of a better design!”

that?” Vivienne raised an eyebrow at

only joking!” Hazel

scornful just now. I didn’t think it was a joke at all. A bet is a bet. You should just go ahead

vehemently and looked at Arabella for help. “Arabella, help me; I

Arabella looked

up. With her hands on her hips, she let out a

plead softly, hoping that someone would speak up for her out

Vivienne, and with Percival sitting there, who would risk offending his fiancée for

The cold glint in her gaze

assertive tone. “No one has ever dared to

with me.”

please talk to my sister.” Arabella looked helplessly at

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