The Scorned Heiress's Hidden Empire (by Jade Quinn) novel Chapter 90

Chapter 90

Today was her apprenticeship banquet. There’s no way that bitch didn’t know about it!

Isabelle seethed inwardly, ‘She’s definitely doing this on purpose!

Natalie sensed something and turned to look at Isabelle.

She just shot her a casual glance, her gaze steady and indifferent, like she was just looking at some random backgro

noise.

But Isabelle instinctively stepped back, her heart racing, a chill creeping over her.

wrong, Isabelle?” Julia called out, her face warm and full of concern as she walked over from behind.

lay, she was dressed especially elegantly, a dark purple dress paired with a jade necklace, making her look absolut ined and dignified.

Isabelle snapped back to reality, as if she’d just found her savior. Her voice was shaky, almost on the verge of tears. “M Natalie!”

“She’s definitely here to mess things up for me! Mom…”

Julia’s flawless composure faltered for a split second at the mention of Natalie. “Natalie?”

She followed Isabelle’s pointing finger and her eyes landed on the figure in pale green.

Julia’s face instantly darkened.

“Why is she here?” Julia muttered, her voice dripping with undisguised disgust.

Isabelle bit her lip, her eyes rimmed with tears. “I don’t know… I saw her as soon as she walked in.

“Mom, she’s definitely doing it on purpose!

“Today’s my apprenticeship banquet, and she just had to pick today to show up. Isn’t she just trying to embarrassing

“She was provoking me just now!”

Natalie was dumbfounded.

‘Seriously? Just one glance and now I’m accused of picking a fight? Natalie grumbled inwardly recling like she was blamed for nothing.

Julia patted Isabelle’s hand, fixing Natalie with a frosty stare

“Don’t worry, honey With me here, that outcast who got thrown out of the Grant family has no business making a scene Julia said, her voice icy.

Isabelle nodded meekly, her eyes sull red and full of grievance

Just then, the crowd suddenly fell silent.

d the side door of the banquet hall

Chapter 90

Annabelle Young walked out slowly, supporting Avery Young.

Annabelle was dressed in a modern traditional–inspired white dress, with just a hint of makeup, still exuding th elegance.

Avery, meanwhile, wore a dark red ceremonial robe, her hair perfectly styled, looking solemn and dignified

re, she stood tall and straight, her commanding aura impossible to ignore.

re!”

d up, and the room erupted in applause.

ng Avery endless blessings!”

Avery, you look amazing today!”

Avery Young gave a slight nod, a gentle smile on her face as she waved in greeting to everyone.

Annabelle Young helped her to her seat at the main table, then straightened up and smiled at everyone.

“Thank you all for making time out of your busy schedules to attend my grandmother’s birthday banquet, Annabell said.

Her voice was gentle and

“Today isn’t just my g always says medicin

Everyone no

Isabe

a touch of aloofness, yet unfailingly courteous.

ntieth birthday. It’s also the day she welcomes a new apprentice. My grandmot Taking on a student today is her way of fulfilling a lifelong wish.”

g to Isabelle, who was standing nearby.

ned her back, putting on a composed smile, doing her best to appear poised and elegant.

naling for Isabelle to come forward.

th, walked slowly up to Avery, and respectfully knelt before her.

Grant, your apprentice, greets you, my mentor.”

he presented a cup of coffee, raising it above her head in a gesture of deep respect

Avery nodded, and for once she actually gave a rare on

Isabelle was over the moon inside, but she kept her time pere per comy com

Juha stood off to the side, unable to hide the turiphant sma one or

The ladies nearby immediately perked no. crow de inte in no Listen

“Good thing we caughtough titan or we wouldnt be admiring sach a pre

VERIFYCAPTCHA_LABELVerify