Chapter 53


    Simone’s eyes widened in surprise. “Why did you give her such arge sum of money?”


    Bet interjected, “We have been indebted to her for many years. She’s a young woman, and life


    hasn’t been easy for her. What’s the harm in giving her some extra money? You spend more than that


    on Carme’s clothes every year.”


    Simone looked away guiltily. “I’m just worried that she’ll waste the money and learn bad habits.”


    “She didn’t waste it, nor did she learn any bad habits. Instead, she saved the money to buy you a


    birthday gift.” Bet snorted, got up, and left.


    Simone felt a bit uneasy and couldn’t tell why. She was just annoyed.


    After Estelle finished her ss with Henson, Magdalen picked her up at the University of J City’s gate.


    They went to Magdalen’s private styling room to change clothes before going to the birthday banquet.


    While they were on their way, Estelle received a phone call from Harriet. Harriet quickly briefed her on


    the events that had unfolded at the Copnd family’s residence earlier that day.


    Estelle responded with a hum to indicate that she knew.


    After hanging up the phone, Magdalen asked her what happened.


    Estelle told Magdalen what Harriet said. Magdalen got so angry that she cursed, “That shameless bitch


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    deserves to beughed at!’ve told you before that your sister is no good, otherwise your birth mother


    wouldn’t have been so cold to you all these years!”


    She snorted again, “Who cares? She treats a slut like a treasure, and she’ll regret it someday!”


    Estelle recalled her previous visit to the Macin family as she stared out of the car window, her gaze


    filled with cold detachment.


    When they arrived, Mrs. Sampson was waiting outside for both of them.


    As the car stopped, Mrs. Sampson rushed over and hugged Estelle. “My baby, how long has it been


    since I’ve seen you? You’ve be even more beautiful!”


    She scrutinized Estelle from head to toe, her eyes gleaming with growing admiration.


    Estelle was adorned in a ck, one-shoulder velvet knee-length dress, featuring bubble sleeves


    meticulously chosen by Magdalen. The outfit was both cute and subtly alluring, perfectly suited for the


    semi-formal banquet.


    Estelle was already delicate and lovely. Today, with her hair up and some light makeup, she looked


    ethereal and stunning.


    She didn’t like being too intimate with people, but she could never refuse Mrs. Sampson.


    Estelle turned her head to seek help from Magdalen, who leaned against the car door, onlyughing at


    Estelle’s predicament.


    When Magdalen was twelve, she was kidnapped. The kidnappers wanted to extort the Sampson family,


    but they met Estelle halfway.


    Estelle followed the kidnappers’ car to theirir, beat the four men to their knees, and saved Magdale


    The Sampson family saw Estelle as a lifesaver. They adopted her as a goddaughter and treated her


    like own daughter, despite the Jarvis family’s objections.


    Mrs. Sampson also sent Magdalen to the Jarvis family to learn something with Estelle. Magdalen


    stayed there for a summer vacation, and although she didn’t learn well, she became lifelong friends


    with Estelle.


    After chatting for a while, Mrs. Sampson led them to the birthday banquet.


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    As they entered the yard, Mrs. Sampson chuckled, “The noisydies upstairs aren’t suitable for young


    folks like you. Why don’t you two head to the first-floor banquet for some food and drinks? We can all


    go to the hot spring together after the party.”


    Magdalen showed little interest, stating, “What’s so exciting about eating and drinking? I heard there’s


    a major spectacle happening today, a showdown over the Copnd family’s assets. We must go and


    witness it!”


    Mrs. Sampson didn’t find it appealing, retorting, “What’s so fascinating about that? Behave now, take


    E and enjoy some delicious food. I’ll fill you in on the big showter.” She nudged Magdalen and


    emphasized, “Take good care of E!”


    Estelle stood there in silence, taking in the conversation.


    Because she knew nothing about J City when she first came, Mrs. Sampson had always treated her as


    a child.


    “I got it!” Magdalen waved her hand impatiently and walked to the banquet on the first floor, arm in arm


    with Estelle.