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True Tycoon Her Empire, Her Rules ( Winnie and Suzan ) novel Chapter 5

Chapter

Clifford sat motionless on the single armchair in the corner of the living room, a ghost of a water ring blooming around his cup on the table

After an extended silence, he glanced sidelong at Springer, his voice even but his question pointed. Winnie is my daughter. Isn’t she good enough to be your cousin?” 

The restlessness that had filled the boy moments ago visibly drained away

Uncle Clifford, I, um, I didn’t mean anything by it.he apologized immediately

Nearby, Horace watched with a smug smile as his father’s mere look tamed the young bull. He turned to Amber and asked, Amber, do you feel upset staying in the Bryant family?” 

With her name called out, Amber’s face paled as she hurriedly denied it. No, you got me wrong. Horace. Really.” 

If so, let’s not have any more misleading words, okay?Horace’s voice was gentle and melodic yet carried an undertone of authority that no one could ignore

Amber opened her mouth to respond, but finding no words, she bowed, secretly biting her lip in frustration

Sensing the tension, Leonie smoothly intervened. It’s my fault for the oversight. It’s just a room. It’s not worth all this fuss.” 

Aunt Leonie, the arrangements could have been better,as the eldest grandson of the Bryant family. Horace was never one to sugarcoat, even to his elders. Winnie is my sister, the darling daughter of the Bryant family. To have her stay in a converted doll room is hardly fitting. It could be a laughing stock if word got out.” 

He wrapped an arm around Winnie’s shoulder protectively. My sister comes home to be cherished but not neglected.” 

Whether by design or accident, his words had turned Amber’s cheeks a flush

Horace had subtly flipped the script. Amber had implied she had received unfair treatment, but Horace made it sound like placing Winnie in Amber’s old room was the true insult

Wasn’t that a slap to her face

Winnie tensed as Horace suddenly drew her close. Was it his touch or his words that affected her more

She couldn’t say she felt wronged. Compared to her experiences with the Henderson family. this was nothing. But this was the first time someone seemed to care whether she was okay

A warm feeling blossomed inside her, a novel sensation of what it meant to have a family

Leonie, her face a mask of embarrassment yet internally cursing Horace for his lack of tact, could only swallow her pride and maintain her composure

Chacker

Horace is right. It was inconsiderate of me. I’ll have it rearranged immediately.Leonie said

Horace nodded, and his smile was appreciative. Thank you, Aunt Leonie. Please handle it soon.” 

Then, he turned to the rest, saying, I’m taking Winnie for a walk in the garden.” 

Without waiting for objections, he led Winnie away, leaving a heavy silence in the living room. As Leonie opened her mouth to explain, the butler entered, announcing to Bacchus. Sir, the gatekeeper has a Mrs. Henderson at the door.” 

The name struck a chord related to Winnie

Wasn’t she just brought over from the Henderson family? Why were they already on her heels

Must be here for Winnie,Janet, Terrell’s wife, interrupted with a smile, lightening the mood. noticed she arrived without luggage.” 

Perhaps the Henderson family had come to deliver it. After all, knowing Winnie was a Bryant, they wouldn’t be foolish enough to withhold her belongings

The butler hesitated before revealing, Mrs. Henderson is here to see Lady Janet.” 

Janet’s smile froze in confusion. Me?” 

Why would Mrs. Henderson come for her instead of Winnle

Meanwhile, in the classical modernstyle garden, roses climbed the antique fences, and the manicured lawn stretched out, vibrant even in the heat of summer

Winnie followed Horace, halflistening to his casual remarks about the garden, her mind drifting back to the way he had stood up for her in the living room

A strange, delicate sensation filled her. Finally, she murmured a quiet Thank you.” 

Horace paused, then ruffled her hair with a grin. No need to say that. I’m your big brother, after 

all” 

Winnie stared up at him, her tousled hair adding to an unintentional dazed cuteness that deepened Horace’s smile

He was about to add something when his phone rang. After glancing at the caller ID, he gestured for Winnie to enjoy the garden while he took the call

Winnie wandered forward, and about ten steps in, her gaze landed on a middleaged maid wiping down tables and chairs in the garden pavilion

From where she stood, Winnie could easily see the subtle shadows of malice clinging to the woman, indicative of someone haunted by evil

Winnie preferred not to meddle as such interactions could entangle one in unforeseen 

consequences

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