Chapter 129

• She raised her voice slightly, her tone measured yet suggestive. “Still, there’s a lot about my sister that we don’t fully understand. For instance, when she left the Sinclair Family, we all assumed she would struggle, eventually give up, and come back to us. But instead, not only did she stay away, but she also managed to find herself a wealthy benefactor…”
• Realizing that her words might have crossed a line, she quickly adjusted her tone and continued, “What I mean is, let’s not be too hard on her. My sister has always been good at keeping her talents hidden. I’m confident she’ll perform well in this exam. Why not give her a fair chance to compete ?”
• Madam Victoria immediately composed herself, aware that her earlier outburst had been inappropriate. Her words had clearly contradicted Serena’s tactful narrative, but fortunately, Serena had stepped in with her usual quick thinking to steer the conversation back on track.