The tall, middle-aged man's eyes were glowing with kindness and serenity when he looked at the beautiful lady. “Well then, I'm going back to Maredania, Lynnie. Call me if you need anything.”
“Oh, just leave already. Stop being such a sap,” complained Ashlyn as she shoved a gift to him. The gift was placed inside an ordinary box, so it felt as though there was nothing special about it. “Here, take this. You'll like them.”
Caleb could not help but shoot a sweet smile, and anyone could tell he was genuinely happy.
I guess she never changes. She's still someone who can't say anything nice, but her action always shows how much she cares.
Hugging the gift, he uttered, “Okay, until next time, then.”
After saying that, he turned around and left.
It was not until his figure could no longer be seen in the airport's VIP walkway that she turned around, ready to leave.
Just then, she heard Penelope's voice. “Ashlyn!”
Ashlyn arched her brows and halted her steps. Up ahead, she saw Penelope and Mary standing there.
My gosh, how could I bump into them when I'm merely here to see someone off?
Ashlyn was truly fed up with her fate and bad luck.
“What?”
“Because of you, my mom and I are embarrassed, but don't you gloat. I will tell my granny about this once I reach Maredania, and she will definitely get justice for both of us. She is a countess and is someone you will never get to meet. Women like you are from a lower class, and you will never be equal to me. I am the true socialite.”
Ashlyn looked at Penelope as though the latter was a lunatic. “Are you done?” she asked.
Penelope was stunned. “Yes...”
“Then shut up. Listen up, woman. I am not interested in your social circles and am even less intrigued about that granny of yours. I won't bother meeting her, not even when I'm ridiculously bored. Even if she extends an invitation to me, I still won't go.”
After saying all that, Ashlyn turned around and left with her head held high.
It did not matter that all that could be seen was her back. She still inspired fear and exuded a regal aura.
At the time, neither realized that was actually the case.
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