The Billionaire's True Heiress From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 1162

Still, she fully supported Owen's ambitions.

A product like the Experimental Scar Gel could genuinely change lives.

People who had suffered severe burns or disfiguring scars often lived in the shadows, their confidence shattered and their futures derailed.

With this gel, even if the treatment took a little longer, erasing those scars could completely restore their self-worth.

As long as her cousin never compromised on quality or deceived his customers, she was more than happy to keep their partnership going.

"Alright, alright, enough shop talk for one night," Victoria interrupted.

"Claire, come try this milk tea. I just perfected the recipe."

Victoria Ophelia came out of the kitchen with a tray.

She wasn't much of a chef, but she had a passion for making desserts and brewing artisanal teas.

The estate had a private chef, yet she loved sneaking into the kitchen whenever she had free time.

She wasn't aiming for perfection; she simply enjoyed the process as a relaxing hobby.

The rest of the family was always happy to play taste-tester.

Claire's eyes lit up, and she hurried over to help.

She distributed a cup to everyone in the room.

The aroma was rich and inviting, a clear sign that premium tea leaves had been used.

Claire took a delicate sip, letting the robust flavor of the tea blend perfectly with the creamy milk, leaving a comforting sweetness on her tongue.

"Well? What do you think?" Ophelia asked, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.

Claire flashed her a bright thumbs-up. "It's amazing. Honestly, you and Seb should open a boutique dessert shop together."

Ophelia let out a soft laugh. "With my amateur skills? I think I'll pass."

"But Seb... if that boy actually applied himself, he could easily become a master pastry chef."

Since his wife passed away, he had zero interest in remarrying and even less interest in managing his son and daughter-in-law.

He was completely checked out as a parent.

It was a tragic situation for Yolande and Seb.

Both were brilliant kids, but they had been dealt a terrible hand when it came to their mother.

Claire spent the rest of the evening gossiping and lounging with the family before joining them for a walk around the estate gardens.

She finally headed up to bed around ten.

The next day was Zara Zeller's birthday. Claire spent her morning working out and reading, then headed into the city after lunch to pick up a gift before stopping by a high-end salon for a blowout.

By the time she finished, she headed back to the estate to change into a stunning dress, timing her arrival at the Zeller residence perfectly.

Padgett was casually acquainted with Zara's grandfather, but since this was just a small gathering for a younger family member, the Zellers hadn't sent a formal invitation to the Churchill patriarch.

Padgett didn't even know the party was happening.