The Heiress Strikes Back novel Chapter 228

Chapter 228 True Intentions

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“Earlier in the day, Shanice bought Raylee a lot of chili con carne, guess what my sister did?” Waverly asked, her brow furrowed.

“Far from appreciating it, my sister dumped all of the food onto my brother’s bed. I also heard her say that she only likes it when you take her out for chili con carne. She won’t accept it from anyone else. Dr. Shapiro, do you think this counts as an admission of her feelings for you?”

A wave of complex emotions suddenly surfaced in Percival’s eyes, alternating between conflict and joy.

He couldn’t deny that his feelings for Raylee grew stronger with time.

Upon hearing Waverly’s words, he couldn’t contain the excitement welling up within him.

“Dr. Shapiro, are you worried about something?” Waverly asked, trying to reassure him.

“My sister is an exceptional woman, and only a promising young man like you is worthy of her. If you truly have feelings for her, you shouldn’t hesitate to take the initiative. After all, my sister has already done so much, just short of telling you she loves you.”

Percival stared at Waverly, quickly recovering from his fantasies.

I was almost beguiled by this woman’s sweet talk.

“Ms. Goodridge, please stop matchmaking people at will. Ray–Ray and I are just ordinary friends. I have some matters to attend to, so I’ll be leaving now,” he responded nonchalantly before turning around to leave.

“Hey, Dr. Shapiro, don’t rush off.” Waverly hurried over to stop him. “Do you want me to arrange a meet–up

with my

sister?”

“Ms. Goodridge, don’t think I’m oblivious to your schemes. You’re deliberately trying to set me up with Ray–Ray, aren’t you? That way, she won’t be able to compete with you for Casimir, right?”

Percival exposed the true intentions behind her actions.

Waverly suddenly formed a scheme in her mind. “You’re right,” she admitted, “I am indeed worried about my sister spending time with my fiancé. I can tell that you have feelings for Raylee, and she didn’t reject your advances. How about we work together-”

Percival interrupted her coldly, “I would never do anything to hurt Ray–Ray. Ms. Goodridge, you have chosen the wrong person to collaborate with. Also, if I ever notice you harming Ray–Ray, I won’t show any mercy no matter who your family is.”

After issuing a warning, he decisively turned and walked away.

Meanwhile, Waverly clenched her fists in indignation.

She couldn’t comprehend why everyone seemed to side with Raylee.

After much difficulty, she had finally won Casimir over and was engaged to him. Yet, the latter continued to long for Raylee.

Samuel was her brother, yet his attention always seemed to be on Raylee too.

Even Percival, who was an outsider, was utterly smitten by the latter.

Why? I have strived so hard to excel, yet why can’t I surpass Raylee, an ex–convict?

At that moment, a few bodyguards who had been waiting at the door walked over.

One of the bodyguards spoke up. “Ms. Goodridge, if you’re done chatting, we should head home.”

“I know, can you stop rushing me already?” Waverly gave them an impatient glare.

The Goodridge family treats me like I’m a criminal. I was merely meeting Mindy at the neighborhood café, yet they had to send bodyguards to keep an eye on me.

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After returning to Goodridge Manor, Raylee received another delivery. However, it wasn’t ordered by Samuel this time but by Percival.

The order was delivered from the chili con carne restaurant he had taken her previously, known for its taste and health benefits.

When Vera saw how excited Raylee was to open and eat it, she teased. “It seems like the chili con carne ordered by Dr. Shapiro is particularly delicious, isn’t it? If that scoundrel, Samuel, saw this, he’d probably blow a gasket. But who cares? As long as my granddaughter is happy, that’s all that matters.”

“Grandma, what do you think about Dr. Shapiro?” Raylee asked, lifting her gaze.

“I’ve not really spoken to him much, but whenever I’m ill, he was the one who performed the surgeries. Setting aside his personal character, his medical skills are exceptional.”