Fake Heiress Real Trouble (Sienna) novel Chapter 119

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Rolf still felt it wasn’t quite right. Even though Sienna looked beautiful and elegant in her plain white tee and long pants, he said, “Sienna, this is your first time officially visiting Sherwood. Don’t you think your outfit is a bit too simple? Why don’t you change into a cute dress after breakfast? Let me pick one for you.”

Even though the Cooper and Brown families had a good relationship, this was Sienna’s first time visiting Sherwood as a member of the Cooper family.

It shouldn’t appear lacking in respect.

“Rolf, there’s no need,” Mason said, his lips curving into a gentle smile and his voice low and warm. “I love Sienna when she’s simply herself. She doesn’t have to change or pretend to be someone else for anyone- even for me.”

His soft laugh was full of warmth and affection, sending a shiver through Sienna. “When she’s with me, just needs to be herself. That’s all that matters.”

There was nothing fancy about his words, but the sincerity in Mason’s voice was unmistakable.

Sienna’s hand holding the spoon paused for a moment.

Her long, fluttering lashes trembled as she nervously lifted her gaze toward him.

She was instantly lost in the depths of Mason’s eyes–blue, soulful, and filled with unspoken longing.

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He was not only breathtakingly handsome, but those long, narrow eyes seemed to carry a natural, lingering affection whenever he looked her way, as if every glance was meant just for her.

Her heart fluttered, sending delicate ripples through her whole being.

Those ripples expanded, one after another, slowly spreading within her.

Her fingers unconsciously tightened around the spoon.

She dropped her gaze and quietly resumed her breakfast, deliberately avoiding Mason’s burning stare.

Rolf and Pansy exchanged a glance. The way they looked at Mason instantly became even more satisfied.

‘He’s got it all–good looks, the perfect family, and impressive talent,‘ they thought. ‘But what truly sets him apart is the way he cares about Sienna and treats her with respect. That means so much more than all the sweet talk in the world‘

Rolf and Pansy were already off in their own little world.

Sienna quietly finished her breakfast.

As soon as Sienna finished her breakfast, Rolf seized the moment and pressed the black card he had just taken out into her hand. “Sienna, take this. You need to pick out some gifts for Sherwood later. Since this is your first official visit representing the Cooper family, you’ve got to show the proper respect.”

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“Rolf, that’s alright. I’ve already sorted out the presents,” Mason said with a smile. “And honestly… Sienna. agreeing to come with me to see Grandpa is already the best gift there is.”

“That won’t do.” Rolf waved him off. “It doesn’t work like that. What you prepared is yours. Sienna cannot be without a gift.”

As he spoke, after stuffing the black card into Sienna’s hand, he even held her hand, making her grip the card tightly. “Take it, go buy. Spend as you like.”

Sienna felt helpless at Rolf’s habit of shoving black cards at her at the drop of a hat.

If he could, he would probably come up with a new excuse every single day just to shower her with cash.

“Grandfather, I haven’t even finished spending the money you all have given me. I have plenty of money now; I’m already a wealthy woman,” Sienna said with a helpless smile. “Besides, I’ve already prepared the gifts.”

After slipping her the card, Rolf waved his hand with dramatic flair. “Haven’t spent it all yet? Swipe that card as much as you want.”

When it came to the matter of forcing black cards on her, Sienna had never been able to win against her family.

So she simply pocketed the card. “Alright, let’s head out.”

Rolf nodded with a cheerful grin. “Go on, but make sure you come back early.”

Sienna walked over to the entryway, slipped on her shoes, and was just about to grab her canvas bag.

But before she could, a hand beat her to it, effortlessly scooping up the bag.

“Let me,” Mason said.

Sienna watched as he slung the canvas bag over his shoulder, so smooth and natural–like he was born to carry her bag for her.

‘He really knows what he’s doing,‘ Sienna thought.

Sienna was left speechless.

Once they were in Mason’s car, it slowly headed for the Brown residence,

Sienna glanced over and asked, “Hey, does Sherwood have any particular preferences, or any taboos?”

Normally, she was pretty easygoing.

But right now, she was stepping up as the Cooper family’s heiress–her first official visit to the head of the Brown family.

This time, she was determined to nail every bit of etiquette perfectly.

Mason rested one hand on the steering wheel. His distinct–knuckled fingers were so beautiful they seemed

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He glanced over at her, those gorgeous, almost dreamy eyes holding a lazy, affectionate smile. “Honestly, the only thing Grandpa really wants is to see me get married.

“As for any taboos…

“Honestly, once Grandpa sees you, even if you accidentally step on one of his landmines, he’ll just brush it off himself.”

Sienna was left speechless.

‘Ever since Mason started showing off for me, he’s been spitting out sweet lines like it’s his job. Sienna couldn’t help but roll her eyes internally. ‘He’s just getting more and more flirty!‘

“Sienna,” Mason said softly, his voice low, laced with clear adoration. “Relax. Just treat it like meeting an ordinary elder.”

Sienna said, “I’m not nervous.”

Mason smiled even more indulgently. “Yeah. I know.”

‘No, he knows nothing! If he really knew, could he be smiling so smugly?‘ Sienna thought with a little annoyance. ‘Honestly, I’m not nervous.

Sienna took a deep breath.

‘Forget it,‘ Sienna thought. ‘Not worth wasting my breath trying to explain anything to this guy. Seriously, his shamelessness knows no bounds.‘

Even if she explained, he’d only listen to the parts he wanted to hear.

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At the Brown residence, in one of the side halls, Mia and Amanda had already been waiting for more than an

hour.

Amanda’s patience was wearing thin. She was fidgeting in her seat, glancing over at the main hall every few seconds.

The chicken soup she’d specially asked Beatriz to prepare was barely warm anymore, and still, there wasn’t a single sign of Sherwood.

It was still early in the morning, and she and Mia had already been waiting here for quite a while.

‘Sherwood should be up by now, right?‘ Amanda thought.

They had been waiting for so long.

‘Finn should have told Sherwood by now, shouldn’t he?‘ Amanda wondered.

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‘If Sherwood knows I’m sitting here with the special chicken soup, he should at least make the effort to come out and greet me himself, right?‘ Amanda thought.

She watched the servants buzzing around, rushing in and out as if they were on some kind of urgent mission.

Not only were they laying out a brand new pink carpet, arranging various expensive flowers, and adjusting the crystal light settings in the main hall, decorating the front hall to be both grand and full of warmth and tenderness.

Every single detail showed just how much effort the Brown family was putting in for their soon–to–arrive “VIP guest.”

Mia couldn’t help but pull a face. “Seriously, who’s this so–called VIP that’s got them rolling out the red carpet

like this?”

Given the Brown family’s current status, even if someone from the Aurathen unified government came, the Brown family wouldn’t go to such lengths.

Everyone was busy running around for this “distinguished guest.”

Yet they were left cooling their heels in the side hall, ignored.

The huge gap in treatment left both of them feeling snubbed and more than a little put out.

Mia, who had never suffered such neglect before, couldn’t contain the irritation in her heart. She rushed to the entrance of the side hall, wanting to see what was really going on.

Suddenly, there was a loud bang.

A young maid carrying an exquisite cup set happened to be passing the side hall entrance and ran straight

into Mia.

The fancy set tumbled down, smashing to pieces across the floor.

The maid stared at the shattered set, her face drained of all color.

“Can’t you watch where you’re going? What’s with the panic?” Mia snapped, pouring all her irritation onto the poor maid. “Someone like you is even fit to work for the Brown family?”

“I… I…” The maid stammered, trembling head to toe. Even though Mia was the one who barged out and crashed into her, she was forced to keep bowing and apologizing.

“What do you mean? Enough with the stammering.” Mia barked, her hand shooting up, ready to smack the

maid.

“Mia.” Suddenly, Finn’s voice came.

He saw the mess on the floor and the trembling maid, his brows furrowing slightly. “What happened?”

Even though Finn was just the butler, he had been by Sherwood’s side for decades.

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Most of the time, just his presence could represent Sherwood.

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Even Mia, for all her sass, had no choice but to put on her sweetest, most obedient face when she saw Finn. “Finn, it’s her fault. She bumped right into me. My shoulder’s still sore, you know…”

Finn didn’t respond to her words. His serious gaze swept over the scene, and he instructed the maid, “Clean this up immediately and fetch a new set. Be quick! Mason’s car will arrive soon.”

The maid nodded repeatedly.

Only then did Finn finally look over at Mia and Amanda, his expression impassive. “Mia, Amanda, why are you still here?”

It was a straight–up order to leave, no beating around the bush.

Amanda raised the soup container, putting on her sweetest smile. “Finn, please don’t be upset. Mia was just anxious. This soup was made using the extremely precious Wellness Powder. I’m just worried it will lose its freshness soon and affect its efficacy. Could I trouble you to check again if Sherwood is awake?”

Finn gave the thermos a quick glance, his expression as flat as ever, and reached out his hand. “Amanda, just leave the soup with me. When Mr. Brown wakes up, I’ll personally deliver it to him.”

Amanda’s expression shifted slightly.

She bit down on her lower lip, hugging the thermos a little closer, her voice almost pleading. “Finn, I… I really want to bring the soup to Sherwood myself. It just shows how much I care…”

‘No way am I letting Finn take the soup, Amanda thought stubbornly.

This

soup was her ticket to see Sherwood, her proof to perform in front of Mason.

If she handed it to Finn now and just left, all her efforts would be in vain.

Finn gave Amanda an amused smile, his eyes so sharp it was like he could read every single thought in her mind.

He withdrew his hand, keeping that polite smile, but you could tell he was putting some distance between them. “I appreciate the gesture, Amanda, but Mr. Brown’s got an honored guest today. Even if he wakes up, there’s just no way he’ll have time for you. Honestly, you’re better off not wasting your effort.”

Amanda’s face went pale, her fingers gripping the thermos even tighter.

She looked at Finn, a feeling of humiliation welling up in her heart.

She was boiling with frustration.

In the past, whenever she came to the Brown residence, Finn couldn’t have been more courteous to her.

‘And now he actually dares to talk to me like this?‘ Amanda thought, irritated.

‘Seriously, he’s trying to throw me out?

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