Her confidence had never been arrogance but rather the result of her strength.
At this moment, Viviane was very aware that Eileen's words not only represented her personal thoughts but also reflected the attitudes of some members of the Cartmell family.
In their eyes, Viviane, a stepdaughter from humble beginnings, was just a sparrow trying to fly high; even marrying into a wealthy family hadn't changed their disdain for her.
She was ignored, ridiculed, and seen as a stain on the family's honor. Her elegance was viewed as pretentiousness, and her kindness was seen as having ulterior motives.
But so what?
"Miss Roman, your memory is quite concerning. Not to mention that Cyril and I have long since dissolved our marriage, your barking like a crazy dog here is really unbecoming of a nobl
