The Billionaire's True Heiress From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 1724

But there was a reflective glass door right across from them, and Claire had seen his resentful glare clear as day.

"I..." Yorick instinctively tried to defend himself before realizing it wasn't Yolande who had spoken.

Both of them spun around to find Claire standing there, her arms crossed tight against her chest, a cool look in her eyes.

Yolande blinked in surprise. "Claire? Weren't you just running to class?"

"The professor had an emergency, so they rescheduled."

"I was just about to head out when I overheard your conversation."

"You aren't mad I was eavesdropping, are you?"

Claire stepped forward and linked her arm affectionately through her cousin's.

Of course Yolande didn't mind.

She practically viewed Claire as her own sister.

Besides, they hadn't exactly been discussing state secrets.

Yorick, however, minded very much. He was screaming internally, but neither girl paid him any attention.

And Claire clearly couldn't care less about his feelings.

"It's good that class was canceled. You need the rest. I heard you've been working yourself into the ground, and you've got dark circles," Yolande said, fussing over her.

Yolande was entirely focused on her cousin, leaving Yorick standing awkwardly to the side.

But Claire hadn't forgotten about him.

"So, Yorick," Claire began, her tone light but razor-sharp. "You just said my cousin would have gotten into the company even without an open spot."

"Are you implying she got the offer because of her family's money, rather than her actual talent?"

"And that the only reason you were rejected was because you're broke?"

She didn't bother pulling a single punch.

Yorick's face flushed a deep, humiliated red.

Yolande's expression darkened. Just as Yorick hoped she might scold her cousin for being rude, Yolande turned to him. "Yorick, is that seriously what you think?"

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