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I really like it, Felicity said with a confident smile.
It was well known that Melanie despised Felicity. Everyone in Regal Glade was aware of the tension between them; it stemmed from a time when Truman’s ex–wife brought Felicity into her home during her postpartum period, disrupting Melanie’s recovery and leaving her with lasting resentment.
This issue was not just physical; it had roots in deep emotional wounds.
Regal Glade was a huge property. Felicity rarely found herself in Melanie’s presence except during the annual holiday gatherings.
At all other times, everyone made every effort to keep Felicity out of Melanie’s sight.
To the outside world. Felicity was the spoiled and willful heiress, but within the walls of Regal Glade, she had to tread carefully,
This duality made her appear harmless, even though darkness ran deep within her.
Felicity and Melody shared a certain kinship in that regard.
Half an hour passed swiftly.
The Hundred Plays were about to commence.
Edward didn’t make things difficult for Felicity. He allowed her to leave before he guided Melody back to the tea banquet.
As Felicity departed, she stole a glance at Alfred, who sat beside Melanie.
He was a striking young man, with refined features reminiscent of Edward, but with a distinct softness in his gaze. He lounged lazily on the tea sofa, his eyelids drooping, exuding an air of lethargy and
indifference.
He appeared carefree with his chin slightly tucked.
Melanie shot him a sharp look, annoyed by his nonchalance, and nudged him with her foot.
At that, Alfred straightened up, sipping his tea with a relaxed demeanor, embodying the very essence of a wealthy, spoiled, rich kid.
One couldn’t help but think that during his three years abroad, he must have lived a carefree and reckless life.
As Felicity turned, the lush greenery of the corridor seemed to separate two distinct worlds.
On one side was the proud and self–indulgent young heir, while on the other was the noble yet miserable heiress.
Felicity tightened her grip on the hair tie in her hand, stepping forward in her high heels.
Her back was straight, yet there was an unmistakable hint of loneliness etched into her silhouette.
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Three years had passed since they last met, and Alfred had matured into a man
She couldn’t help but wonder if she was truly a Moores
That was a question without an answer.
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After she turned away, Alfred seemed to sense her departure. He glanced in her direction but saw only the wavering shadows of the green foliage that obscured the corridor.
There was nothing there, as if something had once existed but was no longer needed.
The tea banquets began.
After Amanda tended to the wound on her face, her checks still appeared somewhat swollen.
For the sake of the Moores‘ reputation, Melanie insisted she wear a face mask during the tea competition.
Truman continued to occupy the main seat at the tea table.
Edward, disregarding everyone else, chose to sit beside Melody, willingly taking on the role of her support.
The live stream had finally restarted.
Viewers flooded back into the live streaming room, their curiosity piqued by the trio seated at the tea table. Gossip began to swirl.
“Isn’t that her husband. Edward, sitting beside Melody? Tsk! Tsk! Talk about the momentum of the legally married wife! Amanda really has embarrassed herself, one commenter said.
“And who’s that beside Mr. Truman? Their stepmother, perhaps? Wow, she truly embodies the opulence of the lady of the house from the elite society. Just look at the extravagant air around her; how much wealth must it have taken to cultivate that?” Another chimed i
Did you notice the Lace–Trimmed Victorian Rose Fani Lady Moore’s hand? It’s a unique piece from an auction event, and it’s worth millions! Wealthy collectors treat it as a treasure, but the true elite actually use it as a fan. Talk about practical luxury!” someone else remarked.
“Back to business, this performance must be harder than the last two, right? Latte art with tea sounds intriguing. Can Melody really pull it off?” Another viewer questioned.
“Though the Jensons have fallen from grace, Amanda genuinely talented I can’t wait to see her textbook–worthy tea skills in action.”
The two settled back in.
In this modern age, many people were unfamiliar with The Hundred Plays.
Truman encouraged Melody to explain it to everyone.
Calm and poised, Melody’s presence radiated sereneness. Her almond–shaped eyes sparkled with interest in the subject as she began slowly. The Hundred Plays simply put, simply put, involves transforming the patterns of tea into vivid imagery–animals, birds, flowers, and fish, all delicate and could be vanished in
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an instant.”
