My Six Brothers Killed Me (Caroline) novel Chapter 37

Chapter 37 Haughty Friends.

Finished

One of Helen’s friends grinned, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “Yeah, right? She doesn’t work and just sits around all day. No idea why she couldn’t show up earlier.”

The complaints flowed, but Caroline didn’t seem to notice. She kept her focus on the task at hand, carefully unwrapping the utensils and plates in front of her.

Helen’s voice cut through the murmurs, sweet and soft. “Order whatever you want, don’t be shy.”

She

gave her best gracious host performance, wearing her smile like a mask.

Her friends showered her with praise.

Some, though, couldn’t help but compare her to Caroline.

“Tsk. Same upbringing, but they turned out so differently.”

“It’s all about what’s in your heart! There’s a reason the Somerton boys spoil Helen and barely acknowledge their own sister.”

Helen savored the comparisons.

A smugness flickered across her face.

She let her smile grow wider, though she pretended not to hear.

“Caroline, you don’t get out much. What do

get out much. What do you want? Don’t be shy. It’s on me.”

was her wou

It of rewarding Caroline for her design work.

One piece in particular had turned out flawless.

She had already turned it into a finished garment, far surpassing what any so–called designer could manage.

Tomorrow’s design competition? She was certain she would win first place.

Caroline’s expression didn’t waver. She was as cheerful as ever, her smile still in place.

“Well, in that case, I won’t hold back,” she replied, casually ordering a string of dishes consisting of everything she hadn’t tried before..

She even added two bottles of imported red wine.

Helen, clueless about wine, assumed it was just the usual kind of liquor.

But when the bill arrived, it hit like a punch to the gut.

ughty Friends

The waiter’s voice oozed condescension “Lady, the wine you ordered is imported from Fremona It’s rare and costs 40 grand a bottle”

Helen stiffened, her face paling

No wonder the wine tasted different. She hadn’t realized it was so costly