The Triplets My Ex Never Knew About novel Chapter 180

Chapter 180: Chapter 180: Causing Trouble for the Lockwood Family

The Lockwood residence.

Under Austin Lockwood’s gratified gaze, Noelle Lockwood led Estelle Lockwood to see her so-called room.

The Lockwood villa was massive, with three floors above ground and two below. The top floor even had a rooftop pool and garden.

The best room in the entire villa was on the third floor. It had the best view, was not only luxurious but also came with a huge terrace. The suite included a living room, a walk-in closet, a dressing room, a vanity room, a lounge area, and a bedroom.

All told, it was two to three hundred square meters—the very definition of extravagant.

Rose Lowell had given this room to Noelle Lockwood.

Meanwhile, Rose Lowell and Austin Lockwood lived on the second floor. The second floor was also enormous; the entire level was a single flat with just one suite that included a study and other amenities.

Below that, the first floor housed various guest rooms. Though not as large as the master suites, they were still fully equipped.

However, Noelle kept walking downward, leading Estelle to the first basement level.

Noelle pushed open a door in the basement and said cheerfully, "Estelle, this was your old room. Mom and Dad missed you so much they’ve kept it just as it was. Since you’re used to it, why don’t you stay here again?"

"I personally picked out all the decorations. If there’s anything you don’t like, just tell me. Please, don’t be a stranger."

"Oh, by the way, Estelle, the layout of the basement is the same as before. Next to your room is the maid’s room, and next to that is the nanny’s room. If you need anything, you can just go find them."

Estelle looked at the room that had been hers seven years ago and smiled softly.

’Noelle’s tricks really haven’t changed one bit.’

’Trying the same thing all over again... What makes Noelle think I’ll just grin and bear it like I did seven years ago?’

The first time she returned to the Lockwood family, she hadn’t been given the room that should have been hers. Instead, Noelle had led her down to the basement to live with the servants.

Even if a wealthy family truly disliked their own flesh and blood, they would at least keep up appearances. But the Lockwoods didn’t even bother to pretend, and they even demanded she be grateful for it.

—’Enough. You came from the countryside. You’re filthy. If you live with us, you might infect us with your bad luck. The fact that Noelle is letting you stay in the basement is already a great kindness!’

—’Estelle, the family recently invested in a project, so liquid funds are a bit tight. That’s why the daily necessities we bought for you are on the cheaper side... Oh, what am I saying? Things I consider shoddy are probably things you’ll only get to use once in a lifetime.’

—’Estelle, look at my rug. It cost a seven-figure sum! Even though the family is short on cash, Mom and Dad can’t bear to see me suffer... What? Estelle, it’s not that I’m trying to criticize you, but I’ve been used to this lifestyle since I was a child. If I use cheap things, I feel physically uncomfortable. But you’re different. You’re used to hardship. For you, there’s probably no difference between a ten-thousand-yuan mattress and a several-hundred-yuan one, right?’

—’But I’ve had to have the best of everything since I was little. I’m sorry, you’ll just have to make do. Besides, for you, the basement is already the best option available.’

—’Don’t even think about the big rooms upstairs, Estelle. My parents prepared those especially for me, their daughter.’

—’Estelle, be more sensible! You came back later, don’t you understand the principle of first come, first served? Besides, you’re the older sister, you should yield to your younger sister in all things. It’s already hard enough on Noelle that she’s not our biological daughter, and now you want to steal her room?!’

In the present, Noelle’s voice pulled Estelle back from her thoughts. "Estelle, are you satisfied? If so, you can rest for a bit..."

Estelle snapped back to reality.

Seven years ago, all she had wanted was her family’s affection; she had never even considered taking Noelle’s room. But Noelle had run to their mother, crying and tattling, and Rose Lowell, without even asking what happened, had slapped Estelle hard across the face.

Now, looking at this nanny’s room in the basement once more, she smiled radiantly. "Show me the other rooms."

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