Chapter 880:
Yvonne was taken aback, momentarily speechless.
Jolie chimed in, “Mrs. Ward, it’s the 21st century. Living together often signifies a serious relationship. How can you not see that? Your views are quite outdated.” She then turned to Caden, feigning a sigh, and said, “I know someone who’s also very traditional, always criticizing others. Yet, she manipulated a man into marriage for comfort. Now, he doesn’t love her, and she has no children to care for her. She lives a miserable life.”
Yvonne’s eyes widened in shock. “Who do you think you are? How dare you, a housekeeper, discuss our family’s private matters?”
Jolie responded innocently, “Oh, Mrs. Ward, I wasn’t referring to you. Why are you so upset?”
Alicia couldn’t suppress a chuckle.
Realizing it might seem rude, she bit her lip and hid behind Caden, pinching his arm to hold back her laughter.noveldrama
Yvonne was left fuming, silent and unable to formulate a response.
They had cleverly insinuated without naming names, and if Yvonne reacted, it would seem as though she was admitting to the accusations herself.
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She suppressed her anger, her teeth clenched. “Hurry up and find my bracelet! You’re the housekeeper, yet you can’t even keep track of guests’ belongings. If it’s really lost, I’ll hold you accountable!”
Jolie pressed her lips together, choosing not to reply.
Initially, Jolie felt she should maintain politeness since Yvonne was married to Caden’s uncle, but Yvonne’s sarcastic tone toward Alicia had crossed a line. Jolie felt her protective instincts kick in.
The commotion over the bracelet even disturbed Ciara. Dressed and concerned, she emerged to inquire about the noise.
Yvonne immediately softened her approach, stepping forward to assist her. “Ciara, did we wake you?” Ciara, who disliked pretenses, withdrew her hand and asked, “What’s all this commotion about?”
Yvonne explained about the missing bracelet, her voice laced with distress. “It’s one of the few valuables I own, and since it’s my first visit to Warrington, I wore it.
We’ve searched everywhere, but it’s nowhere to be found.” Tears began to form in her eyes, showing her distress.
Ciara looked at her thoughtfully. “Could it have been left at the hotel?”
Yvonne quickly responded, “No, after we returned, I had Ms. Bennett try it on during dinner, and I haven’t seen it since.”
This thinly veiled accusation was aimed at Alicia, prompting Jolie to start a rebuttal, but a glance from Caden silenced her.
He fixed a cool gaze on Yvonne. “Are you implying Alicia took the bracelet?”
Yvonne shifted uncomfortably. “I didn’t say that. It just occurred to me.”
Caden maintained an impassive face. “You mentioned earlier that the entire Joy Mansion was searched, except the master bedroom, right?”
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