Chapter 57
As Celine entered the room, no one bothered to acknowledge her presence. She quietly stood at the side, feeling completely out of place amid the lively atmosphere.
Lucy finally spoke up. “Celine, you’re back.”
with that, all eyes turned toward Celine in unison.
The smile on Sonia’s face instantly disappeared and was replaced by a look of disdain. “What are you doing here, Celine?”
Lucy chuckled awkwardly. “Mom, since it’s your birthday today, I thought it was only right to have Celine come.”
Sonia looked displeased. “I didn’t ask for her. Look at how outstanding Tracy and Carly are! And then there’s Celine–just a country bumpkin who doesn’t belong here. She’s nothing but a disgrace!”
Sonia disliked Celine,
Carly and Tracy looked exquisite they had carefully dressed up for today’s banquet. They glanced coldly at Celine, then turned to reassure Sonia.
“Grandma, since Celine’s already here, just let her stay. She’s still your granddaughter, after all. You can’t just turn her away,” Carly said sweetly. There was a hint of mockery in her tone.
“Grandma, today’s your special day. Don’t let something so trivial ruin your mood,” Tracy added with an insincere smile on her face.
A small smile appeared on Sonia’s face once again. “I’m truly blessed to have both of you as my granddaughters.”
Her words, however, carried an implied meaning–she didn’t see Celine as her granddaughter.
Lucy turned to Celine and snapped, “Celine, don’t just stand there. Your grandma doesn’t want to see you. There are so many guests here tonight, and the nsaids are short- banded. Go help out ”
Lucy treated her like a maid
Celine kept her expression neutral. She nodded obediently and replied, “Okay.”
As she made her way to the group of maids, one of them instructed her, “Hurry up and take these wine glasses to the kitchen ”
Celine didn’t fight back. She just did as she was told. She was aware that she was a nobody in Tate Manor, even the maids felt they could command her.
