Sarai noticed her distress and moved closer, her voice soft and reassuring.

“Don’t let this get to you, sweetheart,” she murmured.

“This situation has revealed that Madisyn is far more calculating than she appears.

She’s been several steps ahead from the start.

Competing with her won’t be easy, but that’s not where your focus should be.

The important thing now is to strengthen your bond with Andrew.

Courtney cast a worried glance at Andrew, her voice tinged with uncertainty.

“But he’s been with Madisyn the entire time.

Sarai responded with a gentle smile, brushing a stray strand of hair from Courtney’s face.

“Don’t worry, sweetheart.

We have the whole afternoon.

The right moment will come.

You’re beautiful, talented, and kind-any man would be drawn to you.

You just need to show Andrew what makes you truly special.

Courtney hesitated for a moment, then nodded slowly, determination beginning to replace her doubt.

Sarai turned her attention to Andrew and suggested casually, “Andrew, since it’s Madisyn and Courtney’s first visit to the Klein family’s manor, why don’t you show them around? It’d be nice for you all to spend some time together.

A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y

Andrew looked to Madisyn for her reaction.

When she gave a small nod, he agreed, “Alright, come on then.

Madisyn, intrigued by the estate she had yet to explore, followed alongside him.

The Klein family’s manor, perched halfway up the mountain, was an expansive and seemingly endless property.

Multiple villas, each with its own distinct architectural style, were scattered across the grounds.

The gardens that lined the cobblestone paths were filled with rare and exotic plants, creating a sense of discovery at every turn.

As they strolled through the estate, the surroundings exuded the grandeur of an ancient European palace, rich with history and elegance.

Madisyn’s eyes widened as she took it all in, a note of admiration in her voice as she remarked, “This place must hold so much history.

“Yes,” Andrew replied, nodding slightly.

“The Klein family’s manor has been around for a thousand years.

It’s been renovated over time to maintain its grandeur.

Madisyn had anticipated the estate to be old, but the realization that it spanned a millennium left her in awe.

The Kleins were indeed descendants of nobility, and the weight of history hung in the air around them.

Courtney’s eyes softened with a mix of envy and admiration.

“How impressive, as expected of the Klein family,” she remarked.

“Andrew, did you grow up here?”

Andrew gave a brief nod, his expression distant and detached.

Courtney noticed his lack of enthusiasm and bit her lip in frustration.

Every time Madisyn spoke, Andrew’s demeanor seemed to soften, yet he remained cold and aloof toward her.

The contrast gnawed at her, deepening her dismay.

As they strolled through a garden, Courtney’s eyes suddenly brightened because she spotted a rare flower.

“Oh, are those snowdrops?” she exclaimed, her voice tinged with surprise.

“Snowdrops are notoriously difficult to cultivate, yet they are thriving here!”

Andrew’s reply was as indifferent as ever.

“Yes.

Undeterred, Courtney pressed on, eager to make an impression.

“And look, there are summer snowflakes, too.

Such beauty! These flowers are so rare-hardly seen anywhere else.

She turned to Andrew, her eyes soft and hopeful, trying to convey her admiration.

“Andrew, I have a deep love for flowers and quite a bit of knowledge about them.

Would it be possible for me to visit more often to admire them? It would be such an honor.

“You seem to know a lot about flowers, huh?” Andrew inquired.

“That’s correct.

” Courtney nodded.

“I’ve studied a lot of things since childhood, but flowers have always been my favorite.

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