"Oh, and one more thing, the eldest sister misspoke earlier." Shen Wan flashed a friendly smile and corrected, "It's not firing; it's resigning. Those five people all chose to leave on their own. I tried to persuade them to stay, but unfortunately, it didn't work."
Shen Ru's eyes narrowed slightly as she approached. "Do you think your little tricks can fool everyone?"
"Tricks?" Shen Wan looked at her with a puzzled expression.
"How long do you plan to keep pretending?" Shen Ru sneered, her disdain barely concealed. If Shen Wan had been straightforward, she might have given her some credit, but alas, a mistress' upbringing remained just that. In ancient noble families, she would have been an illegitimate daughter unfit for the main stage, with a touch of a parochial air about her.
Shen Wan's expression became even more innocent, her clear pupils reflecting the unattractive look of a woman angered.
