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Jacqueline shot a discreet re at the maid standing behind Eliza, then quickly bowed slightly. "It was a slip of the tongue on my part. I misspoke. I hope Your Grace can
overlook my mistake and not hold it against me."
She added hastily, "Look, my clothes are soaked, and my hair is wet. I''m clearly in no condition to stay for the
banquet. If there''s nothing else, may I leave? It wouldn''t look good if people heard
I fell into the water here, right?"
As she spoke, a flicker of
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impatience and urgency shed in her eyes.
Though Eliza appeared
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focused on sipping her coffee, her gaze never left Jacqueline.
She didn''t miss that fleeting
moment.
It seemed that there really was something going on with Jacqueline''s incident of falling
into the water.
Setting down her cup, Eliza silently stared at Jacqueline for a long moment.
Just as Jacqueline''s patience was about to run out and she furrowed her brows to speak
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again, Eliza finally broke the
silence.
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And with just a few words, Jacqueline''s face stiffened, and her confidence wavered.
"Why the rush, Miss
Henderson? Since you fell into
the water here at the Padi
estate, it''s only right to
investigate the cause thoroughly."
Eliza tilted her head and gave a calm order. "Renee, take some people and
inspect the spot where Miss Henderson fell. Check every inch, both on the shore and underwater. Leave
no trace unexamined,
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especially in the water."
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Eliza''s gaze sharpened as Jacqueline''s face turned pale, a flicker of confidence glinting in her eyes.
A faint, icy smile yed on her lips. "As the head of this family, I am quite curious to see what exactly is in the pond of our backyard that could make someone like Miss Henderson, who clearly knows how to swim, suddenly act like she''s never been in water before."
Jacqueline''s face turned bright red as she stammered, "How... how do you know I can swim?"
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Before she could finish, she suddenly realized her mistake and pped a hand over her mouth.
''Damn it! I just spilled the beans!''
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Eliza''s smile was cold and mocking. "I didn''t know before, but now I do, thanks to you."
Jacqueline exploded in anger, shouting, "You conniving witch! How dare you trick me!"
The sharp sound of a p rang
out in the room.
Renee, who hadn''t left yet, shook her hand slightly and fixed Jacqueline with an
icy
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re. "Miss Henderson, this is your final warning. Show some
respect in front of Her
Highness!"
Even Eliza was caught off guard by the sudden p.
She hadn''t expected Renee to improve so quickly.
She had to admit that having a personal aide who could act on her behalf was bing a
necessity.
Tina wasn''t suited for this role.
Her talentsy in staying
hidden, striking only when the
moment called for it.
Renee, however, seemed like
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the perfect candidate.
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Under Mki''s guidance, she had already mastered all the social rules of Hasen
City.
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And with Tina''s training, herbat skills advanced rapidly. Not only could she handle ordinary maids, but if Matthew came, she could take on two at
once.
Eliza was thoroughly impressed. It was time to reconsider Renee''s position.
Initially, she hadn''t nned for Renee to be her personal aide. But Renee''s hard work and impressive progress,
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as the Padi family head,
made it clear she needed
someone she could trustpletely.
So, today was the perfect day to make it official.
With her decision made, Eliza didn''t rush. She gave Renee a meaningful look,
and Renee immediately understood. She turned and led her team toward the backyard.
"Confess now and spare yourself, or wait for the truth
toe out and lose all
chances of reconciliation.
Think carefully, Miss
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Henderson."
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