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Chapter 485 Never Been In A Relationship Before

The car came to a halt just a centimeter away from Cecilia.

Cecilia’s pupils slightly contracted, yet she remained composed.

There were surveillance cameras around, and she doubted that Queenie would have the audacity to lay a hand on her so openly.

Queenie studied the beautiful, composed woman before her. If it weren’t for Cassandra, she might have felt a twinge of pity.

“Do you really want to make my daughter your enemy?” she asked.

“There’s nothing between Nicholas and me–never has been, never will be,” Cecilia replied firmly. How could I possibly choose Nicholas when I’ve already decided to be with Nathaniel?

Moreover, even if she weren’t with Nathaniel, she certainly wouldn’t choose Nicholas, especially with several children to consider.

“You’d better mean what you say,” Queenie threatened Cecilia.

She then gave instructions to her subordinate, signaling the driver to depart.

On the road, Queenie glanced at Cecilia in the rearview mirror and couldn’t resist lighting at cigarette.

At that moment, it was hard to tell if Cecilia was being genuine or if it was all just a facade.

Queenie then made a lengthy call to Elena, the content of which remained unknown.

That very night, Elena invited Cassandra to stay at Rainsworth Manor, planning to celebrate the New Year together in a few days.

Cassandra had always known her foster mother had tricks up her sleeve, but she never expected even Elena, the renowned Iron Lady of Tudela, to be under Queenie’s influence.

She called Queenie. “Mom, you really are something. Thank you.”

Queenie responded with a grin. “I already warned Cecilia. By the looks of it, she wouldn’t dare harbor any ulterior motives toward Nicholas again.”

Cassandra was somewhat displeased. She just warned Cecilia? That’s all?

“Mom, did she fool you with her innocent act? You know she’s two–faced,” Cassandra exaggerated. “She assured me before that she had no connection with Nicholas, but not long after, she still met with him in secret.”

Queenie lit a cigarette, her attractive brows knitting at Cassandra’s words. “Really? Is she truly that cunning?”

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Chapter 485 Never Been In A Relationship Before

Cassandra nodded. “That’s how she deceived me.”

As a mother, Queenie naturally chose to believe her daughter.

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“Don’t worry,” she assured Cassandra. “I’ll stay in Tudela with you for now and always stand by your side. Let’s see if she still dares to climb all over you.”

“All right.” Cassandra felt relieved, knowing that Queenie was willing to stay in Tudela and be her

witness.

That very night, Cassandra packed her bags and moved into Rainsworth Manor.

When Nicholas returned, he was surprised to replace her there. “What brings you here?”

Cassandra felt a twinge of shame as she stood before Nicholas, the memory of past insults still lingering.

“Mdm. Elena invited me over,” she replied softly.

As if on cue, Elena descended the stairs, “Nicholas, now that you and Cassandra are engaged, it’s time to develop your relationship. Living together will be good for both of you.”

Elena was overjoyed when she learned about Elliot’s existence.

Hence, she eagerly anticipated the day Nicholas and Cassandra would start a family, hoping for a few more robust grandsons to add to the lineage. So when Queenie suggested the idea, she immediately agreed to have Cassandra move in.

Hearing Elena’s words, Nicholas neither rejected nor agreed. “Please excuse me. I still have work to do.”

He headed upstairs to the study.

A flicker of disappointment crossed Cassandra’s eyes.

What initially drew her to Nicholas was his status, but now, against all odds, she had genuinely

fallen for him.

He was the epitome of grace and elegance, with strikingly handsome features. As the head of the Rainsworth family, his authority surpassed even that of Nathaniel.

“Cassandra, don’t overthink it,” Elena reassured her. “Nicholas has never been in a relationship before. He could really use your guidance in this matter.”

Cassandra’s eyes widened in feigned surprise. “Mdm. Elena, are you saying Nicholas hasn’t been in a relationship? But I heard that-”

She deliberately trailed off, leaving her sentence unfinished, and watched as curiosity flickered across Elena’s face.