Chapter 1412 The Unveiling


    The other women''s unabashed interest utterly gratified Darcy''s vanity, and she felt a surge of pride at


    being the main attraction for once. So, she discreetly took in the anticipation etched on the faces of the


    others and deliberately paused before speaking in a measured tone, "He once confessed his profound


    affection for me but was interrupted halfway. But… he did promise to apany me to my home on


    another asion."


    As Darcy narrated, her cheeks flushed a deep crimson. Naturally, she omitted the fact that Kendrick


    had visited as her superior. However, deep down in her heart, she figured it didn''t matter as it made no


    difference.


    "Really? He wishes to meet your parents?"


    When the otherdies in attendance heard her words, they immediately set their sights on her as


    though they were sharks, and she had just given them the juiciest kill. They even went as far as setting


    down their cutlery and gazing at Darcy in astonishment, tossing any modicum of decorum out the


    window.


    If Darcy and Kendrick had truly be an item, their husbands'' businesses could potentially benefit


    from this alliance. So, it wouldn''t be preposterous for them to assume that this bond could potentially


    propel their family''s ventures to greater heights.


    Nicole and Chloe, who were seated right next door, remained silent. Instead, they enjoyed their meal


    while attentively listening to the neighboring conversation with neutral expressions, betraying no signs


    of abnormality.


    Their objective was to gather beneficial information.


    Meanwhile, Wendy, who had just entered the private room, was greeted by a cacophony of women


    chattering boisterously without any semnce of propriety.


    The moment the name ''Kendrick'' reached Beryl''s ears, he couldn''t help but arch his eyebrows in


    surprise, intrigued that he could glean such information merely by taking the little princess out for


    dinner. It was indeed a productive day.


    Nicole delicately dabbed the corners of her mouth with a napkin and nced at Chloe once they were


    nearly done with their meal.


    Chloe instantly understood Nicole''s signal as she nodded in agreement. Then, they both rose to depart


    from the premises.


    They had gathered all the necessary information, and there was nothing more to be gleaned from the


    mutual adtion of the others.


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    "However, Kendrick seems quite perturbed about Nicole. I''m somewhat concerned about this as Nicole


    ispetent and rather attractive, I suppose. Also, did you know that she''s a single mother? I even


    heard she''s pregnant!"


    Darcy suddenly brought Nicole into the conversation for some inexplicable reason.


    The two women poised at the door hesitated, deciding it wouldn''t harm to linger a little longer before


    departing.


    Wendy, who was enjoying her meal nearby, bristled when she heard Nicole being disparaged. It was


    one thing to be loud and boastful, but now they were gossiping behind someone''s back. To make


    matters worse, it was about Nicole!


    She couldn''t tolerate it!


    Wendy was about to confront Darcy when her wrist was seized. So, she turned around indignantly to


    face Beryl, the only man… nay, the only person present who could possibly restrain her at such a


    crucial moment.


    Before she could start reprimanding him, he subtly shook his head, silently telling her not to act so


    impulsively. As she pondered the meaning behind his decision, he leaned in and whispered in her ear,


    "Don''t stir the ho''s nest."


    She was momentarily taken aback, but her resistance against him significantly diminished after his


    warning. So, she eventuallyplied and returned to her seat.


    Although she was vaguely aware of her brother''s recent dealings, she was still very much in the dark


    about the whole Kendrick situation. All she knew was that it was serious, so if Beryl advised her not to


    stir the ho''s nest, it was better to listen to him.


    Of course, she would definitely have a thorough discussion with Nicole about this bunch of


    gossipmongers upon returning to the hotel.


    On the other hand, Beryl was shocked to see Wendy being sopliant for once. Still, he maintained


    hisposure.


    Since the little princess was finally behaving, he decided not to probe further.


    "What should we do then? Doesn''t Kendrick fancy you? What harm could she possibly do? Plus,


    Kendrick spoke to you in such a manner today. You''re merely overthinking things."


    Darcy''s ''buddies'' seemed to be mildly reproaching her, but they didn''t articte it explicitly. They


    merely grumbled a few times, but internally? They were somewhat disgruntled by her words.