Against Her

"You're right. I heard that her godmother, Mrs. Miller, adores her like she's her own daughter. And her status… once she arrives in Country S, even top government officials would probably be treating her with utmost respect and going out of their way to accommodate her. So, she's likely to bring Mrs. Miller into this," Eric said coolly. "But whether they're nobodies or nobility, she won't get her way!"

Ella turned slightly, rubbing her sore lower back. "You're right, Mrs. Miller is her ace. But why do I feel like it's not that simple?"

"You're overthinking it."

"With Hannah's personality, you'd expect her to be arrogant and brazen. But when she saw me, she looked fearful and timid, almost playing the victim," Ella said, shaking her head. "That's not like her. Normally, she'd be proud—after all, given her status and her connection to such a high family, she'd naturally have a huge sense of superiority."