The Mocked Miss’s Hidden Crowns novel Chapter 1659

Shirley stood there, struggling to steady herself as her scattered thoughts slowly fell back into place. She stared at the woman in front of her. The woman was all smiles, but there wasn’t a trace of real warmth in her eyes. Shirley’s brows drew together in a quiet frown, but she said nothing.

“Relax. I’m not here to hurt you.” Dorothy adjusted her designer shawl and took a few graceful steps toward Shirley, heels clicking with every stride. Her smile never faded.

“Look down there,” Dorothy said, nodding toward the bustling, glittering hall below.

Shirley’s whole body tensed, not sure what Dorothy was getting at. But she followed her gaze, eyes sweeping over the crowded hall.

“This event has brought together almost everyone who matters in Cabinda’s upper class.” Dorothy took her time sitting down, her lips curving with the kind of confidence that came naturally to her. “Most of the people here tonight are the young leaders of the city’s wealthiest families.”

Shirley lifted her head and scanned the room, paying attention now.

“See that couple on the left? He runs a multinational corporation. She’s the heiress of an old, influential family,” Dorothy continued, not bothering to look at Shirley, just rattling off facts.

“And over on the right, that couple—he’s a famous business mogul in Eldoria, and his wife is just as successful.” Her voice had an almost bored smoothness to it, like she’d done this a thousand times.

“Dorothy…” Shirley could already guess where this was going. She pressed her lips together for a second, then finally spoke up. “If you have something to say, just say it.”

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