Chapter 521
\nReturn Of The Real Heiress: Secrets And Masks novel Chapter 521<\/p>\n
Chapter 521<\/p>\n
Chapter 521<\/p>\n
Cora came from a military background, and as she spoke, her voice rose a little, causing several people to glance over in their direction.<\/p>\n
She continued, \u201cHey, not just Mary, but Mrs. Simpson\u2019s here too My apologies for not greeting you guys properly. Stella knows so many people, and she\u2019s invited quite a few.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s hard to get everyone\u2019s attention all at once. I hope you all understand,\u201d Cora said with a smile as she walked toward the group.<\/p>\n
Behind her, Xenia muttered under her breath, \u201cLike mother, like daughter. So screaming. They both talk exactly the same. Guess it\u2019s in their genes.\u201d<\/p>\n
Giselle quickly patted Xenia\u2019s hand, worried that her words might be overheard.<\/p>\n
Cherise couldn\u2019t help but find it amusing, letting out a soft chuckle.<\/p>\n
Before long, Cora arrived in front of Cherise and Mary. She glanced at Mary, then briefly looked over at Cherise and Jean. \u201cMary, has it really been more than ten years since we last saw each other?<\/p>\n
\u201cA few days ago, my husband and Stella went to your house, but was feeling a bit, here, it\u2019s a perfect opportunity to catch up.\u201d<\/p>\n
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I couldn\u2019t make it. Now that you\u2019re<\/p>\n
Mary smiled politely, answering with a few casual words. Stella had personally delivered the invitation card a few days ago, and she couldn\u2019t refuse the kind gesture, especially when she learned Cherise would be there.<\/p>\n
Mary said, \u201cNever mind. Go get busy. I\u2019ve got some friends here. We can find a spot to chat and have some drinks. We used to be neighbors, no need for so much formality.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cora smiled faintly after hearing Mary\u2019s words, her eyes drifting to Cherise. \u201cAnd who\u2019s this? I rarely see women with such an impressive presence in Betrico. She actually reminds me a little of the female officers from our time on the battlefield.\u201d<\/p>\n
Noticing Cora\u2019s gaze fixed on his wife, Morris, who had been discussing political matters with some of the other guests, couldn\u2019t help but glance over at Cherise every now and then.<\/p>\n
Mary, knowing Cherise\u2019s temperament, spoke up for her. \u201cThis is Morris\u2019s wife, Cherise.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOh, so this is Cherise,\u201d Cora said, sounding a bit surprised. \u201cShe really is something. Quite impressive,\u201d she added, raising her voice again.<\/p>\n
Standing behind Cherise, Xenia clicked her tongue quietly.<\/p>\n
The sound wasn\u2019t loud, but Cherise heard it and couldn\u2019t help but smile softly.<\/p>\n
Cherise then looked up at Cora, offering a polite nod. \u201cMrs. Walton, it\u2019s a pleasure to meet you. I\u2019ve heard so much about you. Honestly, I think you\u2019re even more remarkable.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cora paused for a moment, clearly taken aback. She took another, more careful look at Cherise, her eyes reflecting a mix of curiosity and intrigue.<\/p>\n
At that moment, Stella, who had just finished talking with some friends, walked over with Lydia.<\/p>\n
Stella greeted them warmly, her voice calm and graceful. \u201cMom, I\u2019m so glad you\u2019re here greeting Mrs. Jarrett and the others. I couldn\u2019t make it over there just yet.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m sorry for that, Mrs. Jarrett, Ms. Leach, Mrs. Simpson, Ms. Taylor, and Jean. Thank you all for your understanding.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Compared to Cora\u2019s tone, Stella\u2019s voice was much more pleasant She made everyone feel comfortable with her polite and thoughtful words, speaking softly, her tone soothing.<\/p>\n
Mary smiled in response. \u201cIt\u2019s no trouble at all, Stella. We\u2019re all od friends here. We\u2019ll just find a place to sit and chat.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou are so kind. It\u2019s been ages since we\u2019ve attended a party, and his is a nice opportunity to catch up. You go ahead and take care of things. We\u2019ll be fine. I\u2019ll have a chat with them.\u201d<\/p>\n
Stella nodded, then prepared to lead Cora over to greet others. But just as they started to walk away, Lydia moved closer to Cherise and the others.<\/p>\n
Lydia spoke up. \u201cJean, fancy seeing you again. So, Truman didn\u2019t come with you today? I saw his mom and his friend Morris were here.<\/p>\n
\u201cBy the way, that day at Ebb & Flow, were you two just pretending to be a couple to brush me off?\u201d<\/p>\n
Jean froze, her throat tightening as she took a few steps back, glancing at Cherise.<\/p>\n
Mary and Giselle looked confused.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s going on? Why is Truman with Ms. Jarrett?\u201d Giselle asked, unable to contain her curiosity. Xenia, noticing Giselle\u2019s slip, quickly pinched her arm to stop her from asking further questions.<\/p>\n
Lydia tilted her head with a sly smile. \u201cMrs. Simpson, I guess you don\u2019t know, do you? That\u2019s interesting. Looks like my guess was right.<\/p>\n
\u201cI never thought Ms. Jarrett would team up with a man to fake being a couple. If this gets out, it won\u2019t look too good for the Jarrett family\u2019s reputation, huh?\u201d<\/p>\n
Lydia deliberately raised he<\/p>\n
voice, and the surrounding crowd seemed to grow larger as they listened in.<\/p>\n
Morris had already gotten up from his seat among the political elite and walked over to stand by Cherise.<\/p>\n
He knew about Lydia\u2019s fixation on Truman, but now, seeing the situation unfold, he sensed that something was off.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s going on?\u201d he whispered,<\/p>\n
Cherise, standing close to her ear.<\/p>\n
Cherise sneered, her voice low as she responded. \u201cLydia is definitely not easy to handle. No, scratch that\u2026 none of the Walton family is. They\u2019re all trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n
In front of Lydia were members of the Jarrett family, yet she was so rude. Meanwhile, the Walton family stood by, not lifting a finger to stop it, just letting things unfold.<\/p>\n
As expected, seeing Jean keep silent, Lydia took another step closer. \u201cWhat\u2019s the matter? Too scared to speak? Why not tell us if it\u2019s real or not?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cJean, what\u2019s going on?\u201d Mary asked, sensing the tension and unable to keep silent any longer.<\/p>\n
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