Chapter 130
“It’s a long story.” I sighed, then began to tell him everything from the beginning starting with how Harry had deceived my mother and taken over my maternal grandparents‘ business
Soren’s frown never faded. At some points, it even deepened. Occasionally, he looked at me with sympathy.
When I finished, his first remark was, “Is he really your biological father?”
1 burst into laughter. “I know, right? No one would believe me if I told them he actually is. But it’s the truth. Bro wishes the daughter who died was me instead of Maddison
Soren shook his head, muttering, “He won’t escape his just desserts forever.”
“Oh, he won’t. The only question is who will punish him first–God or me,” I snarled.
He smiled. “I see you already have a plan.”
“I knew he’d do this to me. From the moment he suddenly became generous enough to return those shares, I knew it was a trap. As such, I prepared a contingency plan, “I revealed.
“Clever girl,” Soren replied cheerily. “And here I thought I should offer my help. Turns out you don’t need it at all.
I bit my lip in embarrassment. “I wouldn’t want Mr. Soren Kenway involved in my family’s unsightly affairs.”
“I understand.”
It was the truth. I knew everyone was already aware that the Jones family despised me. I also knew Soren was an upstanding, kind man who would never mock me.
But I had my pride. I wouldn’t ask for help if I could handle something on my own. I also didn’t want anyone else to inherit the enmity between the Jones family and me–it was ours to settle.
I would destroy Cameron and Harry with my own hands. I would drag their reputations through the mud, leave them penniless, and crush any hope they had of ever climbing back up again. I would avenge my mother.
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then that I noticed Soren had ordered snacks only for me. When the food arrived, he didn’t touch anything.
“Why didn’t you tell me you’d already had lunch? I could’ve just eaten at our company pantry!” I mumbled. “Now I’ve really kept you from work.”
“Who says you’re keeping me? I’m not in a hurry,” he replied, as warm and gentlemanly as ever.
I still felt self–conscious. “Then at least eat some of the snacks too! You’re making me feel pressured, just watching me…‘
He La
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laughed and finally picked up his fork. “Alright.”
“Why was Sol at my office?” I asked, suddenly recalling her visit. I had forgotten to ask her during our call.
“Oh. She’s going to Lundyn City next month for another concert and wanted to request a bespoke dress for the occasion,” he answered.
“When is she leaving?” I asked, mentally mapping out my schedule.
I could probably whip something up if I squeezed in the time.
“Not sure. You should ask her. I think she really liked that one dress you made with a blend of modern sensibility and Rococo elements.”
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Chapter 130
“Ah, she should’ve told me that last time when she came in for her measurements! I already have a few designs in my drafts with similar elements. I would’ve loved to show her right then!”
I had made three different dresses for Lisbeth’s birthday, all featuring vintage or neoclassical elements. The one Soleil was likely referring to was the long pastel–white dress with layers of white muslin and a navy blue sash.
With a delicate flounce around the neckline, the dress had been one of the highlights of the party–elegant and regal. Ladies, both young and old, had coveted it immediately.
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