She was Butler Avery's daughter.
That explained everything. When Lorna applied to the Ellington Group, her father had undoubtedly pulled some strings, ensuring she was placed directly into this department.
That string-pulling had ironically caused everyone to assume Lorna was the wealthy daughter of a top executive!
"By the way, sweetheart, why the sudden interest in your old clothes?" Diane asked.
"Mom, when did Butler Avery's daughter move to Cresden City? Why didn't I know about this? I asked you recently if we had any relatives with the last name Avery, and you said we didn't."
"Well, we don't have any relatives with that name. I didn't even think to mention Butler Avery's daughter."
To Diane, 'relatives' meant people in their immediate social circle that they interacted with regularly.
She had never even met the butler's daughter before, so it hadn't crossed her mind.
"I see. Did you and Dad arrange for her to get a job at our company?"
"Yes, we did. I just felt like Butler Avery has done so much for our family over the years. It hasn't been easy for him. He mentioned to your father a while ago that his daughter, Lorna, had graduated college and was looking for an internship. Your father told him to have her come work at the company. It's our way of helping their family settle down. This way, the two of them can see each other often in the city. Once she's stable, they can bring Butler Avery's wife over, and the whole family can live a good life in Cresden City. Oh, right! You're interning at the company too. Have you run into Lorna yet? She seems like such a bright, sweet girl. You two should grab lunch sometime."
*Yeah, right.*
*Grab lunch?*
They were already seeing each other every single day, and they were at each other's throats.
As for her 'sweet' personality, Diane was sorely mistaken.
If her mother knew what Lorna had just pulled, she would probably blow a gasket.
Not wanting to stress her mother out, Theresa decided to keep the truth to herself.
"Got it, Mom. Don't worry, I'm sure we'll bump into each other!"
"You aren't mad at me for giving away your clothes to her, are you, honey?" Diane asked, sensing a slight shift in Theresa's tone.
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