Chapter 476



Kallie climbed into the car with a weary sigh, rubbing her temples. “Don’t worry about it. Just drive. I need to rest right now. There is no need for a mask. The more you try to hide, the more you will stand out. I have everything under control.”

Ruth’s curiosity about how Kallie intended to hide her identity had grown. She hadn’t anticipated the extravagant makeover Kallie had in store.

Kallie had gone so far as to buy Ruth an entirely new wardrobe and reinvent her whole image. Ruth’s transformation was remarkable. Gone was the thin, sorrowful figure she had once been.

Draped in a flowing white skirt with hair styled in long extensions, Ruth stood before her reflection, exuding an air of cool confidence. The long white skirt and hair extensions draped over her like a regal cloak, concealing her disability. Yet, her gait remained slightly awkward. Noticing Ruth’s difficulty, Kallie arranged a wheelchair, assigning several bodyguards to push it whenever needed.

Ruth stared at her reflection, bewildered. She was so unrecognizable, as if she were looking at a stranger. Kallie approached, her hand resting gently on Ruth’s shoulder. “Remember that you’re a Nixon’s student. Keep your name a secret.”

Ruth’s eyes widened in disbelief. “Hayden? Isn’t he a renowned artist? People will call it out right away.”

Kallie smiled mysteriously. “Trust me. With me by your side, none of those things will matter.” Kallie handed Ruth a document.

As Ruth read its contents, her eyes went wide with shock. “The Jewelry Design Competition? I’m not qualified for this. Miss Nixon, this isn’t a good idea.”

Kallie’s expression hardened. “Now that you’re here, it implies you’re ready to reclaim what’s rightfully yours. So, why hesitate? If you’re going to do something, do it with conviction. If not, you’re better off turning back now.”

Ruth shook her head firmly. “I’m not afraid. I just don’t want to burden you. You’ve already done so much for me.”

Kallie’s eyes narrowed. “Would you rather send your grandmother to the hospital alone?”

Guilt washed over Ruth as she lowered her head. “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have thought so.”

Kallie let out a weary sigh. “I don’t want to hear that from you again, you understand?”

Ruth nodded quickly. “I understand.”

Satisfied, Kallie escorted Ruth back to her residence. Kallie thoughtfully arranged for a room on the ground floor, considering Ruth’s difficulty with stairs. To make Ruth’s identity more real, Kallie kept her family in the dark and referred to Ruth only as Miss Nixon.

Check gⱯlnσv𝒆ℓs․cøm for more chapters Sophie was utterly fascinated by their new guest, Ruth. She circled Ruth and then turned to her mother, her eyes sparkling with curiosity. “Mommy, is she my new sister? Can she stay in my room with me?”

Kallie had been rarely home lately, and Tyrone’s whereabouts remained a mystery. This left Sophie always feeling lonely at home. Kallie crouched to Sophie’s level, gently combing her fingers through her daughter’s hair.

“Yes, you can think of her as your sister. But remember, we’ll have a visitor soon, an elderly lady. Make sure you’re on your best behavior.”

Ruth’s eyes darted up, filled with sudden disbelief. “Are you planning to bring my grandmother here too? That’s so kind of you. But you’ve already done so much for me…” Ruth caught the cautionary gleam in Kallie’s eyes and quickly bit back her gratitude.

Ruth’s voice was filled with gratitude. “I owe you too much.”

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