Chapter 406
People who said such things usually deserved a beating, but Tiffany remained relatively calm. Many people disliked her; Wendy was just one of them. However, Zoe wouldn't let it slide and retorted, "Can't you see? Why are you taking up the whole sidewalk? Starting a parade? And that makeup—did you even look in a mirror? Your foundation is too thick!"
Wendy, stung by the harsh criticism, felt insecure. Turning to her assistant, she asked, "Is my foundation too thick?"
The assistant trembled, replying, "No, Miss. You're naturally beautiful. Your skin is soft and delicate. Your makeup isn't too thick."
Relieved, Wendy said, "You know how to please people!"
The assistant laughed dryly, wiping sweat from her forehead. She hadn't dared to be honest; she only flattered her boss to avoid trouble. Wendy touched her face narcissistically. Noticing Tiffany was leaving, she stopped her.
"Tiffany," Wendy said, chin raised in a sarcastic smile, "your engagement banquet is next week. But do you think you'll get what you want? Let me tell you a secret."
Tiffany smiled insincerely. "Why? Another slap? Perhaps my last lesson wasn't sufficient. It's time for another."
Wendy, fearing for her safety, immediately retreated behind her assistant and bodyguard, shouting, "The Azure Sea Royal Family's Saintess arrives tomorrow! How long will you bask in the spotlight when she arrives? Stop dreaming, Tiffany. Richard would never choose you over such a huge benefit!"
Tiffany smiled faintly. "Don't you think your words belittle you? Or is the Trujillo family a pushover?" With that, she left with Zoe.
Wendy gritted her teeth, embarrassed and angry. Tiffany was right; by praising the Saintess so highly, she'd inadvertently demeaned the Trujillo family, though that wasn't her intention. It was just a provocation. She was furious. Tiffany's family was inferior, yet she possessed such confidence. "She's just boasting!" Wendy stomped her foot. More insults lingered on her tongue, but seeing Tiffany walk away, she remained silent.
The setting sun cast a golden glow on the ground. A cool breeze rustled the trees. Tiffany's back was straight; her walk, noble and elegant. Her bearing surpassed countless daughters of prestigious families; she stood out, possessing an innate temperament no one could replicate.
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Wendy bit her lip. She finally understood why she'd lost. "But it's the truth! The Azure Sea Royal Family's Saintess is coming to Lovell City. With her status, dealing with Tiffany will be easy!" Wendy looked forward to the Saintess eclipsing Tiffany. She pushed aside her assistant and strode forward.
Tiffany and Zoe were already in the car. Zoe was furious, wanting to beat Wendy. "Tiffany, you shouldn't have stopped me! That woman deserved a lesson! Why are you holding back?"
"She's from Traron City," Tiffany explained calmly, "the youngest daughter of the Trujillo family." (The passage cuts off here.)
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- Sentence Structure: Many run-on sentences were broken down for clarity and readability.
- Punctuation: Commas, periods, and quotation marks were corrected for grammatical accuracy.
- Word Choice: Some words were replaced for better flow and precision (e.g., "retorted" instead of "said").
- Paragraphing: Paragraphs were reorganized for improved readability.
- Consistency: Spelling and capitalization were made consistent.
- Chapter Numbering: The inconsistent chapter numbering was addressed (though chapter 400 needs more context).
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