Chapter 63

"This... this was supposed to be a rare find I pulled strings to get! How dare they scam me like that!" Isabella Thompson was fuming, practically shaking from anger. How embarrassing! Seeing the tension, Ivy spoke up, "Mr. Evans, since everything's settled now, I'll take my leave." "Sure. Thank you for your time, Miss Ivy. Someone, see her out," Patrick Evans nodded politely. After Ivy walked out, Isabella forced a smile and turned to Clara. "Clara, I was tricked too. I'll make it up to you next time with something else!" "No need. Better keep it for yourself," Nicholas's tone was icy and final. Isabella's jaw clenched so tightly it looked painful. "Still some time before dinner. Nicholas, why don't you give Clara a little tour of the house?" suggested Patrick Evans. Finally, the awkward moment came to a close. Nicholas took Clara around the Evans estate. Clara had seen big houses, but this one? It was on a whole other level. "Clara, over there's the vegetable garden. We grow all our o