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As Danielle was escorted in by the maid, the atmosphere in the room shifted. A cold, aloof beauty had just taken off her white lab coat to reveal an elegant evening dress.
After the group of debutantes had been captivated by Shermaine’s stunning beauty, another beauty walked in.
Upon entering, Danielle spoke up. “Hi, Ross.”
Ross turned at the sound of her voice, stood up, and under the watchful eyes of everyone present, walked over and took Danielle’s hand. He then led her to Janice. “Grandma, I’d like to introduce you to my girlfriend, Danielle Shelly.”
The debutantes, all dressed to the nines, were stunned. ‘We came here to compete for your affection, and yet you’ve already found someone? they wondered.
“Mrs. Jean, hello,” Danielle greeted with poise and grace.
Janice was taken aback, but quickly her face lit up with delight. However, she was also a bit puzzled by the suddenness of it all.
Nevertheless, she couldn’t help but be fond of Danielle. She concealed her joy and replied with a polite “Hello” before asking, “Danielle, how long have you and Ross been together?”
“Almost a month, Grandma,” Danielle replied after a moment of thought.
Janice was overjoyed. “Ross, take Danielle and sit by me,” she instructed.
Ross led Danielle past Jameson and Jason and took a seat on the sofa.
When Jameson saw Danielle, his eyes darkened slightly. ‘Just as Natalie said, Ross‘ girlfriend is Danielle,’ he wondered.
The Shelly family might not have much of a reputation in Basterel, but in Neclen, they were the top family. Danielle was now a renowned surgeon at Yaleview Hospital. If Ross were to marry Danielle, that would be disastrous.
So, no matter what, Jameson had to prevent Ross and Danielle from being together. Ross didn’t need to marry a woman with such a prestigious family background. Someone like Amelia would be more than enough.
Jason, watching Ross, clenched his fists slightly but quickly relaxed/them. He was well aware that the relationship between Danielle and Ross was fake.
After all, since Jason had stopped pursuing Danielle, she and Ross had never been in contact. Today, Ross had simply brought Danielle along to cover for him at the matchmaking event.
However, Jason had never been so infatuated with a woman before. Seeing Ross casually holding Danielle’s hand made him feel a pang of jealousy, a very intense pang of jealousy.
Nevertheless, Jason still felt a strong sense of crisis. He was extremely curious about how Shermaine had met Danielle and how they had become such good friends.
Previously, at the hospital, Shermaine had interrupted Jason’s plans, and he had been holding a grudge ever since.
Upon hearing that Danielle had graduated from Sterling University, Janice’s eyes lit up.
Danielle was 23 years old, just three years older than Shermaine, and they might know each other. Janice was about to ask something when Shermaine’s voice came from the side. “Hi, Danielle.”
Danielle looked up and smiled. “Hi, Sheary.” She stood up, handed over the gift, her eyes softening slightly. “Happy birthday.”
“Thank you, Danielle,” Shermaine said, taking the gift and hugging Danielle briefly before handing it to the maid to take upstairs.
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She then sat down next to Danielle, her demeanor natural and relaxed. Anyone with eyes could see that their relationship was very close.
Ross was taken aback, seemingly not expecting that Danielle and Shermaine would know each other, and apparently, they were quite close, exuding an
unspoken rapport.
Jameson and the others were curious about how Danielle and Shermaine knew each other. Shermaine even introduced Danielle as her senior.
Danielle was a doctor, well–known for her medical skills, while Shermaine only had a basic understanding. But Danielle was a top graduate from the medical department of Sterling University. They couldn’t believe Shermaine was also from there.
Jameson quickly dismissed the thought. ‘Maybe she’s her senior in some other aspect,‘ he wondered. But even so, the closeness between Shermaine and Danielle was enough to make him feel frustrated.
‘How did Shermaine, who grew up in Maple Leaf Ville, come to know someone as privileged as Danielle?
Could it be that Shermaine knew Danielle was Ross‘ girlfriend and they communicated in advance, deliberately putting on this show to make herself seem more sophisticated?‘ Jameson thought to himself.
Jameson found it very logical and was convinced that it had to be the case.
He immediately thought that Shermaine was extremely tacky, with no real talent, resorting to such methods to elevate herself.
He couldn’t expose her in public, though; otherwise, the Jean family would end up being embarrassed as well.
Perhaps because his gaze on Shermaine was too direct, she sensed it and looked over. Her eyes were too candid, showing no sign of guilt.
Jameson immediately felt uncomfortable and spoke up. “Ms. Shelly, I was wondering in what capacity you are Shermaine’s senior?”
Danielle, meeting Shermaine’s deadbeat father for the first time, didn’t expect him to ask such a question. It seemed he truly didn’t care about Shermaine at all. “Mr. Jean, as is well–known, I studied medicine.”
Jameson laughed, “Are you saying that at Sterling University, Shermaine could have had the same teacher as you?”
Danielle countered, “Mr. Jean, are you unaware that Sheary spent several years abroad?”
Jameson was taken aback. He genuinely didn’t know. ‘Could it be that Shermaine has been doing well abroad?‘ he thought to himself. ‘No, that’s impossible.‘
Jameson wanted to say more, but Janice interrupted, “Enough, today is Sheary’s birthday. Say something nice, okay?”
‘How foolish. He doesn’t understand his own daughter and just says whatever comes to mind,‘ Janice thought to herself.
Shermaine had always been low–key and never flaunted her achievements. However, her father really underestimated her, even bringing Amelia to the Jean family.
Although Amelia was Ross‘ ex–girlfriend from high school, that was all in the past. Moreover, their relationship only lasted a month before they broke up, and it seemed that Amelia was the one who ended it with Ross.
After breaking up with Ross, Amelia resolutely followed a rich second–generation to study abroad. Her romantic escapades abroad were even more
scandalous.
As for her being a well–known painter, it was merely hyped–up fame with no real substance.
Shermaine said, “During my years abroad, I not only became Danielle’s junior but also had the fortune to meet Mr. Green, whom my father just mentioned.”
She spoke calmly. “I’ve known Mr. Green for many years, and I’ve never heard of him taking on a student like Ms. Diaz.”
Upon hearing this, Amelia’s expression subtly changed.
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‘How could Amelia not be Mr. Green’s student?‘ Jameson thought, ‘Shermaine claiming to know a master painter like Mr. Green is nothing but a pipe dream. Shermaine must be talking nonsense.‘
Jameson said, “If that’s the case, why don’t you give Mr. Green a call and have him wish you a happy birthday?”
“Sure,” Shermaine replied with a faint smile.
