Chapter 224: Out of Favor

"Even though she grew up in a viscount's family, everyone knows why she was adopted. How could they let her study design?" Vanessa Silvestre said arrogantly as she stepped out. Natalie Silvestre turned to look at her, surprised. She glanced at Alma Aseyah, who gave her a calming look. Natalie took a deep breath and sat back down on the sofa. Both Natalie and Alma didn't realize that Vanessa interpreted their reaction as evidence that Natalie wasn't favored at home, and Alma didn't like her. It seemed to Vanessa that despite everything, Alma still advised Natalie not to pursue the matter, and Natalie had no choice but to comply. Vanessa laughed, seeing Natalie sitting quietly: "What? Jealous of someone with a viscount father who received a good education? Trying to imitate them?" "Can't imitate, so you want to steal their work?" Natalie sat quietly, waiting for her mother to speak. Alma finally spoke up, smiling: "You really surprised me." "I always thought that even though you