The Framed Heiress Strikes Back novel Chapter 44

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Chapter 44 Truly Deserved the Praise

Chapter 44 Truly Deserved the Praise

“Wait… Percy’s a sugar daddy?

I thought he was Ms. Barlow’s secretary…”

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Percy threw Davina a look of surprise, but she merely gave a small, knowing smile, almost as if she were enjoying the drama unfolding around her.

“Secretary?” one of the young women asked, her face filled with confusion.

Stella almost chuckled silently, though she kept her expression thoughtful. “So, he’s just a secretary… Davina, your so–called sugar daddy is just a secretary? How did you end up with a guy like that?”

Davina realized that Stella’s public persona was one of a sweet, obedient girl with a hint of spoiled princess behavior.

That was why Thomas and Kate, along with the Summers brothers,

, were so taken with her.

Whenever they were in public, Stella would play the role of the innocent, well–behaved heiress.

But now, it seemed Kennedy was starting to catch on,

A deeper smile formed on his face as he watched the scene with growing interest.

Percy, unable to take it any longer, was about to speak when a light, laughter–filled voice interrupted.

“Davina, what are you doing here? Didn’t I ask you to follow Percy over?”

As a breathtaking woman, dressed in a couture evening gown worth millions and adorned with jewels beyond measure, made her way toward them, everyone parted respectfully. The Barlows‘ people gathered behind her, their faces warm with smiles directed at Davina,

Davina greeted her warmly, her smile lighting up her face. “Hey, Mom,” she said cheerfully.

Percy quickly stepped forward. “Ms. Barlow, I was supposed to escort Ms. Davina here, but… something came up, and there was a bit of a misunderstanding.”

He deliberately glanced at Stella and her friends as he made his point

Stella’s face immediately twisted in disbelief, her expression one of shock, as if the world had shattered around her. “Wh- what? You just called her… what?”

Not only Stella but everyone around them froze in disbelief.

Kate. Thomas, and the four Summers brothers hurried over, their faces full of astonishment.

Did Davina just call Ms. Barlow ‘Mom’7

What’s happening?

The two heiresses who had eagerly mocked Davina carlier now turned their gaze to Stella, their eyes full of silent reproach.

Both girls, clearly uncomfortable, whispered angrily, “Didn’t you say she was just some kept woman?”

“You lied to us?”

As for the crowd, they were now even more puzzled. What had started as a mocking attempt by Stella and her friends to put Davina in her place had backfired completely.

By mocking Davina as a mistress, they had unintentionally exposed themselves as fools.

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Chapter 44 Truly Deserved the Praise

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The drama of high society wasn’t new, but watching this sudden twist play out before them was something else entirely.

Sacha frowned. “A misunderstanding?”

Percy, looking more uncomfortable by the second, could only offer a sheepish smile. This was definitely a conversation he didn’t want to be a part of

Davina slowly walked over to Sacha. “This is Ms. Summer, and these two…” She gestured toward the other young women.

As she looked at them, she noticed they had moved a bit farther from Stella.

She smiled again, her voice smooth and composed. “Ms. Summer here believes that I’m here because I’m being supported by a man, that I arrived with him.”

Her tone was light, almost like she was simply making an observation, and she showed no sign of being bothered by the earlier assumptions.

There was no bitterness in her voice–only grace.

Her calmness and poise in the face of such a misunderstanding only made the entire situation feel more ridiculous.

Even in the face of embarrassment, she remained dignified, as though it was no big deal.

This was how a daughter of a distinguished family like the Barlows should behave.

ch affection and admiration.

It was no wonder that everyone from the Barlows looked at her with such

Sacha had always been quick to praise her daughter when speaking to outsiders–because Davina truly deserved it.

The two heiresses who had mocked Davina earlier laughed awkwardly, their discomfort obvious.

“We’re sorry. It was all just a misunderstanding. If Ms. Summer hadn’t said it with such confidence, we never would have believed it.”

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