The Unwanted Daughter When Love Comes Too Late novel Chapter 179

Chapter 179 Felicia’s Hidden Motives

Chapter 179 Felicia’s Hidden Motives.

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When Matthew finished speaking, he didn’t wait for Winona’s reaction. He turned and walked away.

In that instant, the arrogance on his face melted into the polished manners of a gentleman, as if he wore two entirely different masks.

Winona was so furious she wanted to rip into him right then and there, but she forced herself to hold back.

The Renaults were not people she could afford to offend.

After several deep breaths, she finally smoothed her expression, put on a fake smile, and returned to entertaining the guests.

Not long after the two of them left, a figure slipped out from behind a fire exit door at the corner.

It was Tracy. She watched Winona’s back disappear and couldn’t help feeling both absurd and speechless.

She had overheard the entire exchange between Winona and Matthew. For the first time, she realized Winona had feelings for Norris.

All these years, she hadn’t noticed a single clue.

Then she remembered what Jasmin once told her-that Winona targeted her mainly because she was known as Cloudville’s most beloved princess.

Maybe Norris was part of that reason too.

But now, Norris was in love with Erin. The one who carried that title was Erin.

With Winona’s overbearing and extreme personality, why would she ever lower herself to play second fiddle beside Erin?

Something about Erin seemed stranger by the day.

Tracy shifted her gaze to the hallway where Matthew had walked away.

In some ways, she and Matthew weren’t so different-

A fake heiress.

A fake heir.

Just as the thought crossed her mind, a voice came from behind. “Ms. Yarwood, what are you doing here all alone?”

Tracy snapped back to reality and instinctively tensed up. She turned to see Felicia approaching with a smile.

Ever since the Woodwards partnered with the Jackmans on a business project, their standing in Cloudville had skyrocketed. As the project lead, Felicia naturally had access to today’s Investor Conference.

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Tracy’s only encounter with her was back when she had to play the part of Chris’s girlfriend.

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That meeting was far from pleasant. There was no reason Felicia should be going out of her way to greet her now.

Tracy instinctively stepped back, her guard up.

Felicia pretended not to notice, walking closer as if to take her hand. Tracy dodged at once.

Felicia’s smile stiffened, a flicker of darkness passing through her eyes before she quickly recovered.

She didn’t try to step closer again. Instead, Felicia smiled lightly and asked, “It hasn’t been that long since we last met. Why are you acting so distant?”

Tracy frowned, unsure why Felicia was pretending to be so friendly, but the wariness in her heart didn’t fade.

Felicia’s smile softened. “The last time I saw you, I thought you were a wonderful girl. It’s a shame Chris didn’t realize what he had.”

She leaned in a little, her tone dripping with tenderness. “Did you and Chris have a fight? If he treated you badly, just tell me. I’ll make sure you’re taken care of.”

Felicia sounded so genuine, so serious, that anyone else might have believed her.

But Tracy knew better. Her little act with Chris had ended a long time ago. For Felicia to bring it up now, here of all places-means she had an angle.

She had carried out Derek’s last wish. Tracy had no interest in the Woodwards family battles.

So she shut it down flat. “If there’s nothing else, I’ll excuse myself, Mrs. Woodward.”

Without waiting for a reply, Tracy turned on her heel and walked away quickly.

Felicia’s smile dropped. She frowned, annoyed, but didn’t follow. Instead, she watched Tracy’s back disappear into the crowd, her thoughts racing.

The Woodwards couldn’t compete with the Jackmans, not really. But a marriage between the Woodwards’ only son and the Jackmans’ adopted daughter? That wasn’t impossible. They were close in age, after all.

She wanted to know exactly how Tracy had managed to make Chris change a kidnapper’s testimony and personally clear her name.

If Tracy had that kind of power, maybe she could help Felicia break free from Chris’s control.

“Since when are you and Tracy so close, Mrs. Woodward?”

Erin suddenly appeared, following Felicia’s gaze.

Even though Tracy was already gone, it was clear Erin knew exactly who Felicia had been talking to.

Felicia pulled her thoughts back and glanced at her. “Ms. Jackman, are you worried about me or your sister?”

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She had worked with Erin before and knew perfectly well what kind of person this sweet, kind-hearted heiress really was.

This girl wouldn’t show up out of nowhere just to make small talk.

Erin didn’t bother to deny it. “Of course, I’m worried about you, Mrs. Woodward.”

With a bright smile, she stepped closer and linked her arm through Felicia’s. “You seem very concerned about Tracy and Chris. Funny enough, so am I. If the chance comes, I’d be more than happy to give you a

hand.”

Her tone was gentle, but her words carried an edge. “After all, nothing would please me more than helping Tracy find her happiness.”

Meanwhile, Tracy had no idea what was happening behind her.

She had only stepped aside to make a quick phone call-right before overhearing Winona and Matthew’s conversation.

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