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Third Lady sprayed a tiny bit.
This fragrance smelled even gentler, perfectly matching Third Lady’s
grace.
She couldn’t bear to spray more, quickly putting it away. “Then I won’t stand on ceremony.”
“Family doesn’t need formalities.”
Second Lady thought she’d be next, only to see Cecilia sit back down with no intention of offering more perfume.
Her face flushed crimson with anger.
If Cecilia gave perfume to Third Lady, why not her?
This was a deliberate insult.
“We should indeed thank Third Sister–inw. Free nannies are hard to
Second Lady remarked sarcastically, bitterly adding, “Unlike some, Ick the skill to watch children. Otherwise I might’ve earned a bottle too.”
Third Lady looked awkward, unsure whether to set down or keep holding the perfume bottle,
Cecilia caught the implication but smiled faintly.
“My studio needs cleaning help. If Aunt helps for a few days, I’d dly make perfume for you too.”
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Second Lady shot up, furious. “You treat me like a cleaner?”
This was outright humiliation.
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Cecilia raised an eyebrow. “Aunt won’t help but still wants perfume?”
“Who wants your awful perfume? It reeks.”
Madam’s face darkened. “Second daughter–inw, what did you say?”
Knowing she’d spoken out of turn, the second daughter–inw shot Cecilia a fierce re before leaving the parlor. Juniper followed her
out.
The third daughter–inw whispered, “Ci, you shouldn’t have excluded her like that. She’s got a temper and will make trouble for you.”
Cecilia shrugged. “I treat people how they treat me. Why should I humor those who treat me with contempt?” After the scene the second daughter–inw made wearing mourning clothes at the hospital, Cecilia refused to blend perfumes for her.
Johan supported his sister. “Ci’s exactly right. Why should we suck up to people who look down on us?”
The third daughter–inw sighed. These siblings always followed their own minds.
Saturday evening arrived, Cecilia apanied Madam Johnson to Luciano and Chu Fangfei’s engagement party at the Carlton family
estate.
Madam Gracelyn immediately pulled Cecilia aside, chatting animatedly before inquiring about Gwendolyn’s wellbeing. Madam Wilkinson wore a strained smile throughout the exchange.
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Though initially thrilled when Luciano agreed to an arranged marriage, Madam Wilkinson now felt bitterly disappointed. Within weeks, he’d rejected every noble daughter she proposed, choosing instead to marry Chu Fangfei–a woman he’d barely met.
This alliance with the Carlton family troubled Madam Wilkinson deeply.
If I had known, I’d rather have let Luciano and Cecilia be together.
At least Cecilia was much gentler than Sophie. Sophie waspletely career–driven.
Though she hadn’t met Sophie’s mother many times, Mrs. Wilkinson could tell she wasn’t an easy person.
Madam hadn’t shown up in the social circle for ages. This time, crowds immediately came to greet her.
Madam exchanged pleasantries while introducing Cecilia’s identity.
Cecilia wasn’t unfamiliar to them. They just didn’t expect her to leave the Carlton family and suddenly be the Johnson family’s granddaughter.
Truly born lucky.
After mingling awhile, Cecilia’s legs felt weak. She excused herself to Madam and headed to the lounge,
Just then, Cecilia got a call from Sophie. “Cecilia,e to the second floor. I need help.”
Cecilia reluctantly went up.
Sophie wore a red gown with a stuck zipper.
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With nobody else in the room, she’d called Cecilia upstairs.
Cecilia freed the zipper and smoothed her dress.
“Congrattions on your engagement.”
Sophie lifted her skirt hem in thanks.
“Seeing your baby bump, why not rest here awhile?”
Cecilia epted without hesitation.
She entered the inner lounge andy down briefly.
Feeling slightly better, she prepared to head downstairs.
The door opened to reveal Wesley sitting on the sofa.
Dressed in a suit, he looked thinner than before, yet his gaze remained sharp.
Cecilia frowned, immediately turning to leave.
“Cecilia.”
He used her full name, his tone noticeably more restrained than usual.
She eyed him coldly. “What do you want?”
Wesley closed the distance but stopped two steps away. “I’m here at Sophia’s request.”
His voice was all business, revealing nothing else.
Cecilia rxed slightly. If Sophia needed something, why hadn’t she asked directly?
Wesley ached for her presence but knew her disdain ran deep. This
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time, he’d perfected hiding it.
“Sophia wants to coborate with you.”