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Chapter 2072
"| really didn't want to see the Macclains fall from grace like this, but they brought it upon themselves!" Sallie sighed. "By the way,did you see the president of that design association made a public apology to you? They reacted pretty quickly, didn't they?"
"| haven't!" Estelle was too preoccupied to check the online buzz.
"Twitter and several other platforms crashed; can't access them now!" Sallie said dismissively. "Those who were badmouthingyou are now lashing out at Carmella. I'm over it, but your fans are solid. Even during the worst of the cyberbullying, they stood upfor you. Now that your identity's out, they're not making a big fuss. Just quietly thrilled."
Feeling protected warmed Estelle's heart. "Thank you, thank you all!"
"No need for formalities. | always knew you'd come back and put those slanderers in their place. Today's even more satisfyingthan | imagined!"
"Mhm," Estelle replied softly. "Tell Hans and your mom not to worry. And the Macclains' mess won't drag them down."
Sallie chuckled softly, her voice dropping to a secretive whisper, "My dad was just mumbling to himself, wondering if the Lamontswould take down the Macclains in one fell swoop!"
"Tell him not to worry, he can sleep easy," Estelle said with a light smile.
"| bet he won't sleep a wink tonight!" Sallie laughed. "Alright, you must have a ton of things to handle, so | won't keep you. Makesure you get some rest too!"
"Will do!" Estelle answered, ending the call.Back in the living room, Sophia and her boyfriend, Robin, had arrived.
Sophia, looking travel-weary yet excited, hugged Estelle, "I just got back from B City and missed your arrival. So annoying! | hadto settle for watching the videos online where everyone was welcoming you back and putting those jerks in their place!"
Estelle put an arm around her shoulder. "You've had a long trip!"
“Not at all. We're no match for the Gilders, so we just show up to make some noise and bolster the ranks!" Sophia said with aplayful smile. "Jason worked the hardest. When | arrived, he hadn't slept for two days straight."
Estelle felt a rush of affection. "Let him rest well when he's back."
"Young people need to toughen up!" Sophia put on a mock-serious face.
Estelle laughed. "You're not very sympathetic. If your senior heard you, he'd be heartbroken!"
"With his poker face, you can't tell either way," Sophia joked.
After chatting a bit more, Sophia and Robin went to meet Old Mr. Jarvis, Old Mr. Quintin, and the rest of the Lamont family.
Robin, having met them before, needed no introductions. He sat down with an easy confidence.
Old Mr. Quintin asked, "Did you accompany Magdalen to B City this time, Robin ?"
"No," Robin said with an affable smile. "| was supposed to, but then something came up at the office. Quite embarrassing,really!"
"No harm done, there will be other chances. I'm not upset!" Sophia said in a low voice, her eyes twinkling.Robin appreciated Sophia's understanding, squeezing her hand with a contented smile.
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