Besides, for a long time, she had been copying the habits and preferences of Pearl Howard, who disappeared years ago.
She did this to win the affection of Pearl's family, hoping they would pour all their love for Pearl onto her.
Like Balfour, who treated her like his own sister and spoiled her rotten.
However, the Bagleys weren't so easily swayed by her attempt to resemble Pearl.
Patricia was frustrated by this, but she hadn't given up trying to win over the two old folks from the Bagley family.
This was because the Bagleys held a significant position among the rich and powerful families, and they were old friends with the Blanchets. If she could get on their good side, she would have a powerful network backing her, which would help if she were to marry into the Blanchet family.
Thus, she had been trying hard to make the two old Bagleys treat her like their long-lost granddaughter, but she had been unsuccessful all these years.
"Old Mr. Bagley."
Someone called out softly.
Everyone turned to look at a middle-aged man in a grey suit who was walking over slowly.
Old Mr. Bagley's friendly face instantly turned sour upon seeing the man and he grumpily asked, "What are you doing here?"
The middle-aged man was polite and said, "It's your birthday today. I came to give you a gift and wish you a happy birthday."
Old Mr. Bagley grumpily said, "Take it away! The Bagleys don't need your stuff!"
The middle-aged man didn't get angry and just sighed resignedly. He gave the gift to old Mr. Bagley's servant and instructed, "Add a little of this when you make soup for old Mr. Bagley. It's good for his health. but remember not to add too much. Too much won't be effective."
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