Chapter 651 Chapter 651: Handling someone like Ernst was a trivial task for Silver Fox, akin to squashing a bug, but she found the idea repulsive. She preferred to delegate the task to her bodyguards and simply observe.
The assistant responded promptly, "Okay, Miss Swain, I'll handle it right away." After ending the conversation with her assistant, Silver Fox turned to Araceli. She noticed a sudden change in Araceli's demeanor-from a bright smile to a somber expression.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"What's wrong, Araceli?" Silver Fox inquired.
"Nothing... I just remembered something unpleasant," Araceli replied, trying to mask her sadness. Despite her efforts, tears welled up in her eyes, and she struggled to maintain a smile.
Silver Fox, though not as adept at reading people as Marissa, was still quite perceptive. She studied Araceli's face and surmised that it was her failed relationship that troubled her.
"Are you thinking about Ernst?" Silver Fox asked pointedly.
Araceli stared back in surprise, “Master Elin, how did you get to know that jerk Ernst?" Latist chapters in gl.☐☐ Silver Fox offered a reassuring smile. "Your cousin-in-law spilled everything about you and that scoundrel Ernst. It's okay, we all run into a few jerks in our youth. Don't waste your sadness on someone who doesn't deserve it.” Araceli nodded, then said with a hint of self-mockery, "My cousin-in-law gavethe sadvice. I know I shouldn't dwell on Ernst, but it's hard to pretend I'm not upset at all. I can't help feeling..." She frowned, frustration evident in her tone.
"I despise myself for it. How could I have been so naive to fall for Ernst's charming words and let myself be swayed by him? I entered the world of perfumery because of him, striving to excel, yet he constantly dismissed my efforts, claiming my perfumes were insignificant. I always felt so small around him, as if I were nothing." As she continued, her voice wavered. "Your praise and recognition, Master Elin, only makesee how foolish I was. My brother warnedrepeatedly, yet I wouldn't listen. I even fought with him over Ernst. How blind I was." Tears began to stream down her cheeks as she spoke more, her voice choked with emotion.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"When I was a child, I was bullied by Emilee, which battered my self-esteem. Falling for Ernst only worsened it; he never missed a chance to putdown, makingfeel completely worthless. It's like he nearly erased my whole sense of self." She shook her head, remorse coloring her words.
"Looking back, I find it was all so pointless. I let Emilee and Ernst, who are nothing but toxic, ruin my life. Without the insights from my cousin-in-law and your support, I can't imagine where I'd be—probably shattered beyond repair by their cruelty." Overcwith emotions, Araceli confided her deepest feelings to Silver Fox, her words flowing ceaselessly.
In the end, Araceli was sobbing uncontrollably, overwhelmed by a mix of regret,bya En.
and joy about her new start.
Silver Fox, who had been heartbroken for Araceli after knowing what she had been through, found her disdain for Ernst deepening upon seeing her tears.
It dawned on her that Araceli might just be one of many innocent workingcento m good-hearted wormen harmed by Ernst's deceit