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As she reached for a glass to pour water for Bridget, Bridget raised her hand slightly, making a gesture to stop her.

"Sloane, there's no need to act like you're the hostess here," Bridget said, her tone cool and edged with authority.

Hearing this, Sloane was left speechless.

She thought, 'What? She really has hostility towards me.'

Sloane stayed quiet, her eyes lowered, looking all calm and obedi