“I never realized you had such a skill." Heather drank half the cup of tea and felt much better.
"I was muddle-headed before, but after getting a scolding from you that day, I’ve figured things out. I’ll take good care of you and help you from now on because helping you means helping myself."
Heather nodded in satisfaction. "I'm going back to my room to rest. Have the driver take you to the company."
"Okay! Rest well, Heather. You should take good care of yourself." Hannah stood stock still as she watched Heather leave.
Then she put away the smile on her face, put down the cup of tea, and dusted off her hands. She walked toward the closet and needed to choose a beautiful dress since she was going out.
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Margaret's visit was beyond Lily's expectations. She never thought Margaret would ever come again after what happened. That time, Lily had prepared herself and knew the reason for Margaret’s visit. However, her visit this time had no precursor.
Was Ralph trying to pull the same trick again after finding out the secret handbook book was fake? He should know he had fallen into their trap if he knew it was fake. How could the same strategy work again?
Lily thought she had misheard when the servant informed her of Margaret’s visit. She could see the Russell family’s car from where she stood on the balcony.
"Is Margaret the only one, or is there someone else?" Could Ralph have come with Margaret to confront her directly?
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