I Received The First Time Of My Extraordinary Superior (9 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 138

“Since Lady Victoria knows you as well, you don’t seem suspicious.”

Maggie instantly dropped her guard, leaving her with a sense of betrayal, while Ernest felt an inexplicable aversion.

Emilia gave Maggie a sharp sideways glance and jabbed her elbow lightly into Maggie’s ribs.

“Didn’t you just say not to trust people so easily?”

“But look—your face is half as fair as mine, and you dress and carry yourself like a proper noble.”

“Maggie, the more polished and charming someone appears on the outside, the likelier they’re a fraud! Look closely—the way that sly smile sits on his face, the dullness in his eyes… He’s terribly suspicious.”

Though Emilia and Maggie thought they’d lowered their voices sufficiently, they stood within arm’s reach, making every word perfectly audible.

Ernest Holden chuckled amiably and handed over his business card.

“Haha! You speak so loudly that I can hear every word while staring right at me—it’s terribly embarrassing. I assure you, I’m absolutely not suspicious… Here’s my card.”

Emilia took the card with deliberate haughtiness, lifting her chin slightly and lowering her eyes as she plucked it delicately with her fingertips, haughty like a prim and aloof cat.

“Oh dear, you heard us?”

Her audacious arrogance suited her so perfectly that Ernest Holden forgot all about courtesy and responded with bold nonchalance.

“Yes—it sounded as if you meant for me to hear.”

“Surely not.”

Emilia feigned innocence with an artless expression and examined the business card.

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