Chapter 91: Shelia’s POV - No One Can Hurt My Friend

I sat in Amanda’s jewelry design room, surrounded by sparkling gems and intricate tools. My stepmother Amanda puts her heart and soul into every piece she creates. She had carefully categorized all the gemstones by type and color, and the value of the jewelry in this room must be in the millions.

As I admired her collection, she called me over to her side.

She picked up a pair of ballet shoes adorned with blue sapphires and pink diamonds. “This design was inspired by my dream when I was younger.”

Amanda has always been a hard-to-read woman, but at that moment, she let down her guard, and a trace of sadness filled her eyes.

“In my prime, I was far more successful than Susanne,” she began, referring to Carol’s mother and Hugh’s stepmother. “Susanne tried everything she could to surpass me, but she could never match my talent or hard work.” Amanda spoke of her past, something she rarely did.

“I used to be a top ballet dancer. I started learning ballet at a very young age, and it bec