Chapter 15 Hailey observed Betty with disdain. Despite Terence's warnings, both direct and indirect, and her lingering resentment, she no longer had any intention of intimidating the newcomer. Setting Betty aside, Haller was even more interested in Stella than Tara; after all, Tara posed no threat to her at all. Tara and Betty appeared to be chatting happily, but the sight of Tara imitated by Stella made Hailey want everyone in the villa to ostracize Tara.

When Betty went to wash the dishes, Stella approached her. "Congratulations on the bonus," Stella said, her smile considerate. Her demeanor was no different from usual. Betty, washing dishes, turned to see Stella smiling gently at her. Experienced, her intuition told her that Stella wasn't a good person. Betty replied with a smile before returning to her task. If she hadn't treated her indifferently the day before, even though Betty wasn't... "You're new here, so there's a lot you don't know.

I'd advise you not to get too close to Tara," Stella said. Betty stopped washing the dishes completely, her eyes filled with confusion. Stella only smiled and shook her head. "Just stay away from her. You'll thank me later." She seemed utterly confident in this prophecy, as if Betty would be dragged down by Tara if she didn't listen. However, Betty didn't believe her. Hearing wasn't always believing, and seeing didn't always make it true.

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Just the fact that Tara had helped her so much yesterday was enough to show how kind-hearted she was. Despite Betty's apparent disbelief, Stella smiled and continued, "If you want to know what Tara did before, let's talk outside tonight. This isn't the place for it." Betty was curious to hear what had happened, so she agreed. With a sense of triumph, she glanced subtly at Tara, who was still leisurely enjoying her breakfast.

Jonah and the others wouldn't be waking up anytime soon, so Tara ate slowly, knowing that eating too fast wasn't good for digestion. She had gone from initially struggling to adapt to gradually getting used to the people and environment in the villa. Although the thought of leaving once the contract expired still lingered, it no longer filled her with the same arduous uncertainty as when she had first arrived.

She always remembered to keep a low profile, ensuring a safe departure once the contract ended. As long as she distanced herself from the male and female leads, she would avoid the fate of the cannon fodder villainess in the book. An hour later, Tara stood behind Shawn, ready to refill his drink or food at any moment. Jonah and Soren were already eating, while Lance's usual seat remained empty. Tara glanced at the warm milk and breakfast across the table.

Just then, Shawn finished his milk in one go, so she slowly poured him another glass. A few minutes later, Lance entered the dining room, his refined figure exuding a cold elegance. His brows and eyes carried a hint of fatigue, as if he hadn't slept. Stella gently pulled out the chair for him. "Good morning, Mr. Swain."