Chapter 364 Roses and Thorns
Francesca was feeling very down. After rushing into the bathroom and seeing no one inside, she closed the door and started crying loudly.
Pearl followed and heard Francesca's sobs, which left her completely puzzled.
She was just smiling brightly a moment ago.
Why did she suddenly rush into the bathroom and start crying?
Pearl was really confused and stood outside the bathroom, listening to the sounds inside.
Francesca never imagined that just by shifting her mindset and attending a party, she would end up running into Paige.
And Paige's entire demeanor changed the moment she saw her.
She understood that Paige didn't want to see her. Despite this, she still walked towards her. She couldn't reveal to the public so soon that Paige was her daughter.
Louis was still managing Hawke Corporation as the CEO back in the country, and most people didn't know about their relationship.
So, Francesca didn't want more people to know that she and Paige were actually mother and daughter.
But despite all her mental defenses, they all crumbled the moment Paige turned and walked away from her.
Paige would never forgive her, maybe not in this lifetime.
And her own difficulties, she might never have the chance to explain them to her.
Heartbroken, Francesca cried in the bathroom for a long time before she composed herself. After fixing her makeup and coming out, she found Pearl, who was always by Paige's side, standing at the door.
Francesca was startled and asked Pearl, "Have you been here the whole time?"
Pearl replied, "Otherwise, I wouldn't have heard Mrs. Carnegie's full-blown performance."
Francesca felt a surge of shame and anger.
What did she mean by that? Did she think she was acting?
Holding her anger, Francesca said, "Ms. Southern, I know you are Paige's subordinate. I understand that you don't like me. It's okay if you think I'm acting, but I can't take care of her, so please look after her."
No matter what Francesca said, Pearl wouldn't be surprised.
Pearl said coldly, "Francesca, do you really have the nerve to say that? Don't you think it's too hypocritical? Just now, you heartlessly abandoned Ms. Ellison again. Have you forgotten so quickly? I thought that after finding your biological daughter, you would at least think about making it up to her. But your calm demeanor has truly opened my eyes. Since you are this kind of person, please stay away from Ms. Ellison in the future. We may seem easygoing, but the Ellison family does not tolerate being bullied!"
After saying this, Pearl turned and walked away.
Francesca stood there, not angry at Pearl's words but rather smiling with relief. "It's good that she has someone to protect her!"
Pearl returned to the venue, and Paige had already changed into a new evening gown.
Raymond was not with her; Dylan and Julian were by her side.
The party had been going on for a while, but there were still uninvited guests arriving.
Earlier, Francesca had shown up, and now, a couple walked in through the door.
They were unfamiliar faces, and few people recognized them.
But their stunning looks and obvious mixed-race features, with ice-blue eyes, immediately made some knowledgeable guests draw connections.
"The color of their eyes is a distinctive mark of the Russell family."
"The Russell family? The legendary Russell family?"
When the words "the Russell family" reached Paige's ears, she instantly stopped in her tracks.
Beside her, Kimberly had already walked over and whispered in Paige's ear. "Ms. Ellison, they are the Russell family's Rose and Thorn, twins."
Hearing "Rose and Thorn," Paige immediately recalled what she had read in the documents.
The Russell family's Rose was the girl in the luxurious dress, Jenny Russell.
And the Russell family's Thorn, without a doubt, was the young man beside her, Emory Russell.
Both were around Paige's age, with stunning looks and ice-blue eyes, the best proof of their identity.
Paige took a deep breath. "Why are the Russell family members suddenly active in Arcadia? Are they interested in such a small party?"
Kimberly also felt this was not a good omen.
Originally, they thought they would have to go to Dominia to confront the Russell and Hamilton families.
Unexpectedly, the Russell family showed up here.
With their status, they could attend such a small party whenever they wanted. And once people knew their identity, they would flock to curry favor.
Kimberly said, "I'm afraid they are not interested in the party but in you. Jenny and Emory are the most famous members of the Russell family's third generation. Rose and Thorn are the nicknames given to them by the public. One is as beautiful and alluring as a rose. The other is like a thorn, prickly and hard to get along with."
Paige already had a rough idea of Jenny and Emory.
"It seems they received the news and came for the secret fund clues." Paige sneered. The elders of the Russell family couldn't come to compete with her, so they sent the younger generation.
At this moment, Pearl also came out and saw Jenny and Emory being surrounded by other guests. She immediately looked at Kimberly. "Who are they?"
Kimberly explained, and Pearl immediately frowned, "They came knocking first. Do they think that with only two of the five major families left, they can be so arrogant?"
Paige chuckled, "It's actually a good thing. Originally, we would have had to go to Dominia to meet the two major families. Now, we don't have to waste our energy looking for them."
Since they would have to confront each other sooner or later, now was better than later!
Paige was already well-prepared. Besides, she had already taken over the Universe Group's Arcadia branch, so what was there to worry about?
Paige remained still, sitting on the sofa with great interest, watching the scene unfold.
Pearl handed a glass of juice to Paige, who took it and sipped it on the side.
Since they came for the information she released, she wasn't afraid that Jenny and Emory wouldn't approach her.
Sure enough, after some perfunctory greetings with others, Jenny and Emory had Dylan bring them over.
Jenny, beautiful and proud, saw Paige still sitting on the sofa and withdrew her polite smile, speaking with a sarcastic tone. "Are you the Xanthe Ellison from the family with declining assets?"
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