Chapter 487
Meanwhile, Wendy remained oblivious and was savoring her wine nearby.
With a flattering smile, Dorothy remarked, “Wendy, the outfit looks stunning on you. Everyone’s eyes are on you. If Mr. Davenport were here, he’d be completely captivated.”
Gratified by Dorothy’s praise, Wendy replied, “You have such a way with words. If I do manage to win Mr. Davenport’s favor and become Mrs. Davenport one day, I’ll make sure to give you a chance to debut and shine.”
Dorothy’s eyes sparkled. “Really? Wendy, you’re too kind!”
Wendy was unfazed as she was long accustomed to Dorothy’s flattery.
Upon seeing Maeve enter the Brooks Estate, Wendy frowned disapprovingly and called out, “You there, come over!”
Sergio had instructed Larry to find Maeve, but Wendy unexpectedly intercepted him. Given Larry’s position, only Sergio and Hailey could have given him orders.
To preserve the Brooks family’s reputation, Larry politely asked, “Miss, how may I assist you?”
Wendy replied sharply, “Maeve is just an insignificant manager at Mirage Group. How can she appear at an event like this? Get her out of here at once! She’s causing a scene!”
Wendy had mistaken Larry for the Brooks family’s butler.
Dorothy added, “Exactly! This is the Brooks Estate. Wasn’t it Maeve who repeatedly shamed Mr. Brooks? Why should she be here now? It seems there’s been a mistake with the invitations.”
Larry replied, “My apologies. Mrs… Ms. Scott is representing Mirage Group for this evening. If you have any concerns, please address them with Mr. Brooks.”
Wendy snapped impatiently, “Can’t you handle such a trivial matter yourself? Do you even have to trouble Mr. Brooks for that?
“How can a mere general manager presume to represent Mirage Group? Wasn’t Mr. Davenport supposed to be here in person? Why is she even here?”
Larry frowned, visibly irritated. Wendy’s deliberate confrontation had drawn everyone’s attention.
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Wendy’s and Dorothy’s ignorance didn’t mean others were unaware. No one had ever dared be disrespectful enough to embarrass Sergio’s secretary in public.
However, Dorothy was sharp and sensed the odd looks directed at them. She tugged at Wendy and whispered, “Wendy, their expressions seem rather strange…”
Glancing around, Wendy noticed the peculiar gazes. She hurriedly demanded of Larry, “What are you waiting for? Hurry up and escort her out!”
Wendy grew anxious.
At home, she was accustomed to being domineering and delegated all troublesome matters to the butler for resolution. She naturally assumed the Brooks family’s butler would handle any issues concerning Sergio.
Little did she know, Larry had been summoned for Maeve’s benefit, not theirs.
Maeve’s sudden remark broke the tension. “Larry, come here.”
When they heard Maeve address the butler as “Larry“, Wendy and Dorothy’s faces turned ashen.
Larry? How many Larrys could there possibly be in the Brooks family? Wasn’t Larry the one who usually accompanied Sergio?
After realizing her mistake, Wendy paled instantly.
Larry approached Maeve politely and said, “Ms. Scott, Mr. Brooks requests your presence.”
“Of course.” Maeve glanced at the frozen Wendy nearby and suggested, “Ms. Owen seems a bit worked up. Perhaps you should have your people attend to her.”
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