The Billionaire's True Heiress From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 1812

"I was just..."

She couldn't form a coherent excuse.

Mr. Winthrop understood how young women thought, but he absolutely could not accept Honoria nearly pushing another girl into an abyss.

Was it really just a careless mistake?

Only Honoria knew the truth deep down.

"If you truly like him, you need to focus on actually impressing him, rather than doing things that make people despise you."

"You are aware that Norris and Claire are cousins, aren't you?"

Mr. Winthrop pivoted to a different topic.

Honoria's complexion regained a fraction of its color. "I only heard rumors."

"His cousin clearly doesn't like you, and her opinion is more than enough to sway how their entire family views you."

"Honoria, mistakes can be corrected, but sometimes first impressions are permanent."

Mr. Winthrop spoke with grave sincerity, perfectly embodying an elder passing down hard-earned wisdom.

But that wasn't how Honoria interpreted it.

Unfortunately, she couldn't argue with him.

She could only lower her eyes and bite her lip so hard it left a mark. "I'm sorry for making you worry, Uncle Winthrop."

He waved his hand dismissively. "It's nothing to me. If you manage to marry an outstanding young man like him, I'll be thrilled for you."

"But you must have some basic moral boundaries."

He didn't say anything more. She wasn't his biological daughter, and pushing too hard might only build resentment.

However, when they returned home, Mr. Winthrop quietly told Valerie to stop bringing her cousin around whenever she hung out with Claire.

"Don't worry, Dad. I know what I'm doing."

"Claire clearly didn't like her, and she even asked me a bunch of questions about her."

"I definitely won't force them to hang out together."

"Besides, I'm pretty sure she only showed up today because of Norris."

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