Chapter 380

For once, Amelia didn't let her usual preference for appearances lead her astray. "What are you talking about? Isn't Uncle Kieran your guy? He seems like a proper gentleman who follows all the rules. Stop putting yourself down and praising others." She paused as if thinking it over seriously. "Honestly, I think you and Uncle Kieran make a better match." Lila was taken aback. "Amelia, why do I feel like one moment you're close to Ms. Clemence, and the next, you behave like you don't know her?" Amelia sipped her drink, resting her head on her hand. "In families like ours, genuine feelings are rare. After being hurt by that scoundrel Vivian, I've lost interest in befriending people from these circles." Lila was a bit surprised at the mention of Vivian. "I've been meaning to ask—what happened between you two?" Amelia's tone was flat. "What could've happened? I treated her like a friend, but she used me as a stepping stone. "On top of that, she stole our mutual friend's boyfriend.