Chapter 579

Vanessa had not interacted much with Lydia before, so she did not immediately grasp the meaning behind the words.

Meanwhile, Stella understood at once. Her heart lurched, but she forced the panic down. She pretended not to understand and waited for Vanessa to respond.

Only then did Vanessa finally catch the implication in Lydia's words.

The eldest miss of the Ashford family was sharp and perceptiv