NovelEnglishGrady, gazing at Loraine, was a mix of disappointment and fear. His face drained of color. He realized Florence
had caused trouble once more.
But he had been silent. Now that Loraine had publicly rejected
Florence, he feared she would interpret his previous silence as approval of Florence's words.
With this in mind, he hastily clarified, “Loraine, my mother meant no disrespect. She simply admires you. Please,
don’t take it personally!”
A softer look crossed Loraine’s face. She knew Grady was a simple soul with a broad mindset, someone she
genuinely viewed as a brother.
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Before she could respond, Kassidy cut in, Latching onto Grady.
“Grady, don’t mind her! She clearly despises the Cruz family. Why are you defending her?”
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Faced with continued instigation, Loraine’s patience ran thin. With a cold glare, she responded, “Miss Rivera, we
all have our ambitions, but sadly, I'm not interested in yours.”
Caught off guard, Kassidy’s cheeks flared a brilliant red.
On hearing Loraine’s sharp retort, Florence felt a wave of embarrassment, and whispered, “Loraine, what are you
trying to say?”
Loraine had no intention of conversing with Florence any further.
Having accomplished her objective, she had no desire to prolong her stay. All she wanted was to bid farewell and
depart.
“Excuse me, but | must leave. | have other matters that demand my attention.”
Grady’s complexion turned pale as he realized that his hopes of fostering a deeper connection with Loraine this
twere shattered.
Yet again, he had failed in his attempts.
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On hearing Loraine’s impending departure, a spark ignited in his mind.
He blurted out in desperation, “Loraine, wouldn't you Like to take a peek? We have more extraordinary exhibits
that you seldom encounter...”
For Loraine, accessing rare art pieces was a simple matter of notifying
Wesley. He would accommodate her with an array of masterpieces.
Her attendance at the exhibition was out of obligation, as her parents were guests of the Cruz family’s event.
Once she owned an Endy-designed watch, matching her father’s style, she yearned to escape this place where
she felt Like a mere object under constant scrutiny.
Politely, Loraine declined, her smile still in place, “I appreciate the offer, but we can discuss it sother time.”
Loraine’s exit brought immense joy to Kassidy, who was brimming with elation.
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