The Heiress They Couldn't Break (Amelia) novel Chapter 389

**Chapter 389: Her Plans Backfired**

Gianna was convinced that her film had turned out exceptionally well, and she felt a swell of pride at her creative achievement.

The aesthetics were spot on. The styling, the outfits, the entire visual presentation—it all exuded a sense of modernity and trendiness that was hard to ignore.

Yet, beneath her surface confidence, a nagging doubt gnawed at her. She couldn’t shake the belief that Amelia’s victory was merely a stroke of luck. After all, the subject matter Amelia chose was universally appealing, palatable for audiences of all ages.

To add insult to injury, that conniving little minx had even invited Jeremy to collaborate on her project. With his mother’s admiration for Amelia’s film, it was hardly a shock that the results turned out in her favor.

As Gianna ruminated on this, her frustration mounted. The more she dissected the situation, the more convinced she became that Amelia’s win was not a testament to her talent, but rather a product of some underhanded networking.

Meanwhile, there was another soul grappling with disbelief.

Sabrina was struggling to process the unfolding events. Initially, she had shared Brielle’s sentiments, anticipating that Whitney would be upset and harbor a negative impression of Amelia.

But the reality was strikingly different. Instead of displaying anger or resentment, Whitney appeared completely at ease with Amelia. The two women interacted as if they had known each other forever, radiating a camaraderie that felt almost familial.

They even posed for cheerful photos together, a trio that resembled a mother, son, and future daughter-in-law, all smiles and laughter, capturing moments that seemed to encapsulate a perfect family dynamic.

Sabrina’s eyes caught a subtle yet painful detail.

Whitney addressed Amelia with a warmth that was almost intimate, a familiarity that stung. Yet, when it came to Sabrina, her tone was merely polite, devoid of the affection she so easily bestowed upon Amelia.

That distinction felt like a dagger to Sabrina’s heart, twisting painfully with every beat.

Regina, on the other hand, remained a silent observer, almost spectral in her presence. She had hoped that someone would finally challenge Amelia’s audacity, yet here was Whitney, offering her unwavering support instead.

“Whitney, wait a moment. Did you completely misinterpret what I just said?” Brielle blurted out, unable to contain her frustration any longer.

She had always been straightforward, her emotions painted vividly across her face.

“Amelia is incredibly manipulative, I’m serious! Whitney, don’t let her deceive you!”

“Not long ago, she tricked Jeremy into ending their engagement all by himself. Sabrina was left heartbroken, but she never uttered a word of complaint.”

“And here comes this woman, strutting in like she owns the place, standing next to Jeremy as if she’s someone special! It’s infuriating!”

Brielle continued her tirade, her voice rising with indignation, desperately hoping for Whitney to respond, to at least voice a single negative thought about Amelia.

It was merely a name on a piece of paper, a vague promise devoid of genuine emotion.

Now that her son had taken the initiative to end the engagement, Whitney believed Sabrina should feel a sense of relief; that was her perspective, at least.

If Sabrina had been the one to initiate the conversation, her family might have hesitated, concerned about offending the Currans due to their status and influence.

But with Jeremy making the first move, it was supposed to be a positive turn of events.

Furthermore, Whitney had assured her that she would introduce Sabrina to successful young bachelors in her circle.

Given Sabrina’s career in this field, it made perfect sense for her future partner to share similar interests and values—after all, it would provide a wealth of common ground for conversation.

Feeling a swell of pride in her matchmaking abilities, Whitney believed she had done something truly beneficial.

If she had made similar comments about Amelia, Jeremy might have taken offense, interpreting his mother’s words as a slight against him.

But since she was speaking about Sabrina, he found her remarks entirely appropriate. In fact, he admired how gracefully and tactfully his mother navigated the situation.