Chapter 2053


    Chapter 2053


    Alyssa’s words were like a soothing balm to Giselle, who quickly stered on a smile and said, “Uh…


    I’m truly honored that you’d invite me over for dinner. But as the younger generation, having you cook


    for me feels a bit embarrassing. Perhaps I could lend a hand?”


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    With that, Giselle set her purse aside, ready to follow Alyssa into the kitchen to help prepare the


    evening meal.


    Alyssa, however, extended her hand in a leisurely gesture, signaling for Giselle to stop. “No need, dear.


    You’re a guest, and having you work wouldn’t be proper. Besides, we have a tradition in the Howard


    household: not just anyone can enter the kitchen.”


    She paused, a solemn smile gracing her lips. “The Howard family kitchen is solely reserved for thedy


    of the house and the household staff.”


    Giselle’s face stiffened, finally grasping the purpose behind Alyssa’s invitation.


    This was Alyssa’s way of putting her in her ce, reminding her of where she stood.


    “Alright, let’s get some coffee for Giselle! I must go and prepare dinner for our guests.”


    With those words, Alyssa rose and made her way to the kitchen.


    A servant stepped forward. “Please, have a seat, Giselle. Would you care to try some of our special


    tea?”


    Now, Giselle’splexion was far from pleasant. Every word from Alyssa and the Howard servants


    was a stark reminder that she was merely a guest in the Howard family.


    Gritting her teeth silently, she followed the servant and sat in the living room.


    No matter. She had time on her side.


    Once she pushed Ivy out and sessfully married Balfour, bing the true Mrs. Howard, everyone


    would see who the realdy of the house was.


    Ivy finished her photo shoot early that day, recalling that Alyssa had asked her toe home for


    dinner. She hurried back, only to find a pair of women’s high heels at the entrance.


    Such heels were notmon in the Howard household.


    Could they have a visitor?


    Curious, Ivy entered the living room only to find Giselle seated on the sofa.


    What was she doing here?


    “Ms. Dunhill, you’re back!” Giselle looked up, saw Ivy, and rose with a smile.


    “Giselle, what brings you here?” Ivy’s lips twitched into a forced smile as a greeting, though her


    displeasure at seeing Giselle was evident.


    Giselle stepped forward, affectionately and naturally taking Ivy’s arm. “I’m here for dinner. Grandma


    had Quinton invite me from the set yesterday, saying she wanted to cook a meal for me! Ivy, you must


    be tired from a day on set, right? Please take a seat and rest! I’ll have the servants prepare some tea


    for you.”


    Alyssa invited Giselle over?


    And Giselle’s demeanor, as if she was thedy of the manor!


    Ivy was unsure about the rtionship between Alyssa and Giselle, but during her time with the


    Howards, she had never had a meal cooked by Alyssa herself.


    Yet today, Alyssa had decided to cook for Giselle personally


    It seemed that Alyssa must indeed be quite fond of Giselle.