From Ashes of Scandals to His Embrace novel Chapter 449

She didn’t look down on Laurinda. It was just that Laurinda and Queen had never crossed paths. The only time Laurinda attended a Queen event, Seraphina was the one who brought her along. So how did Laurinda suddenly end up as one of Queen’s designers?

“Are you sure you’re not confused?” Seraphina still couldn’t believe Magnolia’s words. Magnolia had lied about her designs before, so why would this time be any different?

“Magnolia, are you out of your mind? Laurinda hasn’t even graduated high school. How could she possibly be a designer at Queen? I get that you want a way out, but pulling innocent people into this mess isn’t the answer.”

Magnolia let out a short, cold laugh when she saw Seraphina didn’t believe her.

“Seraphina, the Lane family really raised you to be naive. Honestly, I have no idea how you managed to get where you are with a brain like that. When I lied, you believed every word, but the moment I actually tell you the truth, you think I’m making it up.”

Magnolia’s words stung, and Seraphina’s cheeks burned. She’d always let her guard down with Magnolia because she truly saw her as a friend. It hurt to realize Magnolia saw her as nothing but a fool.

“Magnolia, I treated you with my whole heart. Is this really how you treat me in return?”

“Oh, your whole heart? Don’t flatter yourself, Seraphina. You only pitied me. I was just someone you could toss scraps to when you felt generous.”

“If you actually cared, why didn’t you share your opportunities with me? Don’t think I didn’t know the Lane family sponsored that designer competition just to make you shine. Why didn’t you bring me along for the ride?”

“And you knew I liked Adolphus. I even managed to drug him, but you dragged him away and put someone else in his place. I lost everything that night. Then your family shipped me off overseas. If I hadn’t fought for myself, I’d still be stuck there. And you call that friendship? Who does that to their best friend?”

“You always said I was your best friend, but you never once picked me. You started a studio with Winifred and never even considered me. That’s who you are, Seraphina…”

A smack rang out, sharp and clear. Seraphina’s hand shook. Magnolia stared at her, stunned, holding her cheek.

“You… you actually hit me! Did you forget you owe me your life? If it weren’t for me, you’d have been lost to those thugs in the alley…”

“I remember. You saved me, and I repaid you back in school. We’re even.” Seraphina’s fists were clenched tight on her knees, her face set and serious. It was only now she realized just how much Magnolia resented her.

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