Chapter 1479


    Darcie said, “Jaylene has been staying in the hospital for the past few days, and I had a lot of work to


    do in the office. I couldn’t spare the time, so it got dyed.”


    She shifted her gaze to Ste and smiled as she continued, “I wanted to talk to you about it, but it


    seems you brought it up first before I could.”


    She appeared to be smiling, but her eyes did not look friendly at all.


    Ste had a smile on her face, too, “Actually, I’m not in a hurry too. It’s just that I know you’re a busy


    person and it’s difficult for you to have some free time. I have a pretty busy schedule, too, and I have to


    rush over to the set at any time with just a phone call from my team. That’s why I thought it’d be better


    to finish it as soon as possible since I have a day off today.


    You’re my elder; it won’t be right for me to keep you waiting. That would be impolite.”


    Darcie tightened her grip on her utensils, shot her a nce, and pressed her lips together, “You’re


    overthinking. After the meal, we’ll rest and get it done.”


    Ste nodded, “Thank you, Darcie.”


    Darcie replied amicably, “We’re family. There’s no need to be so polite with me.”


    Ste smiled and lowered her gaze as she thought, ‘Her patience is impressive. I’ve pushed her


    buttons this much, yet she can still hold back her anger. I’d probably dump this bowl of soup on the


    person who openly tried to set me up like that.


    ‘She may look like a kind person, but she isn’t even willing to give Trevor a room here. She’s so


    cautious around me and Trevor. Is she afraid we would snatch Jaylene’s share of the family property


    away?’


    After the meal, Darcie yed two rounds of chess with Wenham and took the initiative to get the


    paperwork done.


    Trevor stood up and said, “Let’s go together. I’ll have to take Ste back home after we’re done.”


    Darcie paused without objecting.


    On the other hand, Ste loaded the valuable decorations she took from Jaylene’s room onto the car.


    Changing the shop’s ownership was aplicated process, but Ste did not mind at all when it came


    to making money.


    They left the house at two in the afternoon and did all the procedures until evening, finally submitting all


    the necessary documents.


    Once everything got approved, The Velvet was officially Ste’s property.


    When they came out of the office, not only that Ste was not tired, but she was also full of energy. She


    said enthusiastically, “Darcie, let’s eat something together since you’ve spent so much time with me on


    this.”


    Darcie looked at her calmly and said, “It’s fine. I’ve made an appointment with a friend for a skincare


    treatment tonight.”


    “Okay, we’ll have a meal some other time then.”


    Darcie paused before she lifted her gaze and said, “Ste, I’ve put a lot of effort into operating The


    Velvet. Now that it’s in your hands, I hope you’ll take good care of it for me.”


    Ste smiled, “Of course. I’ll take good care of my own business, Darcie. Don’t worry about it.”


    Darcie’s gaze darkened, but she did not say anything more.


    After Darcie left, Ste said, “Trevor, she’ll never be able to mistreat you anymore with me around.”


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    She could not believe that her silly father was oblivious to what Darcie had been subtly doing. He even


    thought that Trevor not having a room in the house was nothing unusual.


    Ste realized that Trevor, being a man, might not be as sensitive to a woman’s subtle maniptions


    as she was. This led her to suspect that Darcie might have taken advantage of Trevor many times over


    the years.


    She had no intention of causing trouble at home after returning to the family. Darcie was Wenham’s


    wife, and Jaylene was his adopted daughter. If everyone could live together peacefully, she would not


    care how much of the family’s wealth would be divided between them in the future. However, if they


    had ulterior motives and tried to take advantage of her and her brother, she would never just sit back


    and let it happen.


    If they would not live harmoniously, then she would y the game by their rules.


    Trevor paused momentarily before a hint of warmth appeared in his eyes. Although they did not grow


    up together, they were blood siblings and had a special ce in each other’s hearts.


    When their mother was pregnant with Ste, she hoped that Trevor and Ste could rely on and


    support each other. And now, it seemed like that wish hade true.