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    Joselyn didn’t even notice that Bethel’s face had darkened to a thunderous shade. Still wearing that smug expression, she continued in a mocking tone, “Christina, you live off other people, but Ynda’s nothing like you. She’s talented, and soon, she’ll be a world-famous fashion designer.”


    “Enough!” Bethel’s voice rang out sharply as she struck her cane against the floor in anger. “You’re a guest in this house, yet you dare mock your host? And I thought you came from a noble family. Is this how you were brought up?”


    Joselyn was rendered speechless by Bethel’s scolding. A flush of humiliation rose to her cheeks as frustration crept into her chest.


    Bethel still held the reins of thepany, so for now, Joselyn had no choice but to swallow her pride and put up with the old woman’s temper. But she resolved that the moment Brendon seized full control, she wouldn’t tolerate this old hag a second longer! Right now, though, all she could do was bow her head and y the part.


    The more Joselyn dwelled on it, the more her anger simmered. And when her eyesnded on Christina, who was smiling ever so sweetly, she ground her teeth in irritation. This was all this wretched woman’s fault!


    Ever since Christina had stepped into the Dawson household, Katie had fallen from Bethel’s grace, and all that affection had shifted to this annoying Christina! Joselyn still couldn’t wrap her head around it. Why would Bethel dote on someone with no blood ties over her own granddaughter?


    If Bethel hadn’t personally matched Christina with Brendon, Joselyn might’ve suspected Christina was some long-lost rtive no one knew about.


    “Bethel, don’t let it get to you,” Christina said gently, patting her back with a soft, reassuring touch. “Your health alwayses first. Nothing matters more than that.”


    “You’re right,” Bethel replied at once, her expression softening as she looked at Christina with a warm smile and fondness in her eyes. “My Christina is exceptional. One day, you’ll be as brilliant as Allison. A national award is no big deal—you’re destined for international honors.”


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    Christina chuckled softly, touched by Bethel’s unwavering support. Bethel had always believed in her, always pushed her to reach for more.


    Truth be told, Christina was already standing at the very top—radiant and untouchable. Bethel truly had a sharp eye.


    “Don’t worry, Bethel. I’ll win an international de just to show you,” Christina said, her smile confident.


    Joselyn let out a silent scoff, rolling her eyes at Christina’s bold im. Her gaze wasced with contempt. How could a woman who couldn’t even cook a decent meal dare dream of some grand international recognition? It wasughable—nothing but empty daydreams.


    “I believe in you,” Bethel replied with absolute certainty, convinced that Christina would reach those heights.


    Suddenly, a thought crossed Bethel’s mind, and she asked softly, “Isn’t Dn’s grandmother holding a birthday banquet next month? Are you nning to attend?”


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