Cutie, Please Marry Me Again (Jenna and Hansen) novel Chapter 1111

"Raeleigh, I admit that I have been prejudiced towards you in the past. I'm sure you could tell. However, in reality, it's not that I don't like you. It was because I was worried about Deanna, that naive child. I acted that way because I didn't want her to feel inferior to you. Don't take it to heart," said Marissa. Raeleigh replied with a smile, "I have no idea what you're talking about."

Marissa was taken aback. She guessed that Raeleigh did not want to speak of such things to save her the embarrassment. She was pleased with Raeleigh's response and changed the topic.

"It's good that that's how you feel about it. I will keep that in mind. Now, I want you to sit down. There is something I want to ask you."

Marissa pulled Raeleigh to a seat. Raeleigh followed Marissa and sat by her side. After thinking for a while, Marissa asked, "How are things between you and Santiago?"

Raeleigh gave it some thought before replying, "We have not contacted each other in a long time."

Marissa was stunned. "Did you guys have an argument?"

"No, Santiago has a new girlfriend." Raeleigh did not say anything else. Marissa's expression darkened when she heard what Raeleigh said. She asked, "Did you guys break up?"

"No." Before Raeleigh could answer Marissa, Santiago made his entrance. Raeleigh was relieved. She was glad that he was back. That way, she wouldn't have to exert herself answering Marissa.

Marissa looked up to see who it was. Who else could it have been other than Santiago?

After entering the room, Santiago briefly eyed Jepherson. Then, he focused on Raeleigh and asked, "What are you doing here?"

Raeleigh remained silent. It appeared to Marissa as though she could not keep Santiago in check.

Marissa was displeased. With a stony look, she retorted, "What do you mean? Raeleigh is your girlfriend. Why can't she come here? You're going to marry her in the future. This is basically her house. How can you still ask her that?"

Santiago's face displayed amusement. "I thought you didn't like Raeleigh? I'm doing you a favour by asking her to leave. But now, I can't?"

"Hmph, don't you think that I can't keep you in line just because your parents are not around. I'm telling you this, since you brought Raeleigh home, it means that she's part of the family. I don't care about what others have to say. I have the final say. Go and clean up the mess that you've made. Otherwise, you will be in serious trouble."

After Marissa said that, she rolled her eyes. Santiago stood and said after a while, "If you like her, then you can keep her. I'm leaving."

Santiago turned around and left. Marissa gave an order to stop him. Stuart immediately went to pull Santiago back. Santiago pushed the man aside and took his leave right away.

Raeleigh's heart sank. He left just like that?

Raeleigh looked at Jepherson. She began thinking again of what she was going to say to Marissa.

Seeing Santiago leave, Marissa's face turned pale with anger. However, she quickly regained her composure and addressed Raeleigh once more, "Raeleigh, you can rest assured that I will help you. Santiago is a fool, and he is easily tricked. Just give it a few days. I will deal with him later."

Raeleigh thought for a moment and he then came clean. "Madam Marissa, between me and Santiago, it's not what you think it is. We're just friends."

As she said that, Raeleigh glanced at Jepherson. It was probably the best moment to explain their relationship right then.

"What do you mean, you're just friends? The entire Richards family knows that you're Santiago's girlfriend. Are you just saying that because he cheated on you? Don't worry, I'll help you."

"Madam Marissa, I'm not worried. It's just..."

"Alright, alright. Remember this, you are now a member of the Richards family. Whatever you do, you have to consider how it affects the family. First of all, with that character of his, I doubt that Santiago will be able to work in our company. However, you can. I heard that you're very talented. Jepherson even said that if you continue to work hard, you can become the chief designer of the company. Lamarre has accepted you as his apprentice and sticks up for you. I've long heard of Lamarre. He's one of a kind and a renowned designer. You have to learn as much as you can from him. I've also heard a lot about your designs. You are indeed one of us. You won't bring shame to our family." Marissa heaped compliment after compliment on Raeleigh. Raeleigh was a little dejected. Why was Marissa only seeing her good side then, when she initially hated her?

Raeleigh did not know what the best reply was to give. With a smile, she said, "You're right. I will keep this in mind and make profits for the company, but..." "No buts. Jepherson, can you get the food out? I want Raeleigh to stay for dinner." "Madam Marissa, it's alright. It's getting late, I have to go back soon. Besides, I still have some company work to do. I have a deadline to meet." Raeleigh had no choice but to make up an excuse. In turn, Marissa replied, "Well, I see. I'll get Jepherson to send you home. If there's anything that you don't understand, then you can ask him. Don't be shy. You are one of us now."

Jepherson smiled and looked at Stuart. "Get the car ready."

Raeleigh stood up and said, "I'll be getting out of your way, then."