Chapter 3 Chris Appears, Who Dares to Bully Her
Emma and Juliet were both stunned.
Cressida sat quietly in the carriage, hearing the commotion outside, her mind clear as a mirror.
In her past life when she returned, she had also been blocked by Jett.
Back then she didn't know that Rose had taken her identity.
She thought Jett simply didn't recognize her and was deliberately making things difficult.
In the heat of their argument, she struck Jett, and finally Patrick and Clio heard the noise. Afraid of attracting the neighbors, they had no choice but to bring her inside.
But afterward, Cressida heard them explaining to the neighbors that some poor distant relatives had come begging for handouts.
Returning to her own home, she had to act timid and cautious.
This lifetime, Cressida would make them invite her in properly!
Over there, Emma said, "Miss Hamilton just returned from the frontier with General Hamilton's belongings. How could she have arrived this morning?"
Juliet also said, "Whether it's true or not, just call Mr. Hamilton and Mrs. Hamilton out to take a look, and we'll know, won't we?"
Jett glanced at Juliet, then looked at the carriage behind them.
Today Sophie was traveling low-key - the carriage had no markings and showed no signs of luxury.
"Mr. Hamilton and Mrs. Hamilton are busy. How could they possibly meet just anyone?" Jett's tone dripped with arrogance and disdain.
"You servant, you have no manners," Juliet said, getting annoyed.
Having served by Sophie's side for years, she was respected wherever she went. When had she ever encountered a servant who dared to shut her out?
Cressida lifted the curtain. Her voice wasn't loud, but those outside could hear her.
"Father and Mother sent people to the frontier some time ago to bring me back, along with Cameron's belongings to Emerald City. I got separated from my servants, which delayed my return. Just ask the butler and you'll know."
Jett said directly, "Our Miss Hamilton has always been raised at the estate. Mr. Patrick Hamilton and Mrs. Clio Hamilton never sent anyone to the frontier. You're some kind of fake, daring to impersonate Miss Hamilton. If you don't leave now, I'll report you to the authorities!"
Sophie looked at Cressida without showing any emotion.
"Don't you have anything on you to prove your identity?"
"No, I got separated from my servants and lost almost all my money," Cressida pretended to be weak.
Cressida wasn't lying - she had lived as a man at the frontier for ten years. What tokens could she possibly have left?
Doubt appeared in Sophie's eyes.
Just then, a voice came from behind Jett—
"What's all this noise? Don't you know Mr. Hamilton and Mrs. Hamilton are receiving distinguished guests today?"
"Tatum, you're finally here! There's a woman outside claiming to be our Miss Hamilton."
Tatum, wearing ornaments and walking with feet turned outward, immediately stepped forward to the door.
She had sharp, mean-looking upturned eyebrows that made her look fierce when looking at anyone.
Because Tatum had been a servant Clio brought when she married into the family, over the years she had become an authoritative head servant at The Hamilton Mansion, commanding considerable respect.
However, when Cressida lifted the curtain and Tatum looked at her, those upturned eyebrows unexpectedly twitched.
Tatum had watched Cressida grow up until she was fourteen - she couldn't possibly not recognize her appearance, even though Cressida had been weathered by years at the frontier.
But Tatum only paused for a moment before clearing her throat.
"Another group of scammers? Not long ago, someone claimed to be pregnant with Mr. Hamilton's child and came with a fake belly trying to get recognition!"
She pointed at Jett and scolded, "Mr. Hamilton just died in battle, and scammers love to make up identities to take advantage. Why haven't you thrown them out yet?"
Jett, being scolded, glared at Emma: "This is someone from Mrs. Hamilton's side. If she says it's not true, how could it be false? Get lost! Or don't blame us for not being polite!"
These words made Sophie's lips tighten.
The way she looked at Cressida was no longer so kind.
"Girl, I've brought you here. The rest is for you to handle with The Hamilton Mansion yourself." Sophie spoke coldly to Cressida.
Cressida didn't hesitate. She stood up and thanked her calmly.
"There must be some misunderstanding here. I thank Princess Russell for saving me today. I will repay this kindness in the future."
Sophie's expression was cold and unmoved.
Cressida supported her aching knees and stepped down from the carriage, her figure thin and frail.
The weather was gloomy. When Cressida stood before her, Tatum finally saw her face clearly and unconsciously clenched her fingertips.
It really was Cressida. She hadn't died and had come back!
Cressida looked at her, her handsome and beautiful face smiling slightly: "Tatum, how can you not recognize even me? Go quickly and tell Father and Mother that I'm back."
Tatum turned her head away: "Truly a scammer. Someone, tie her up and send her to the authorities!"
Many servants rushed out from the mansion.
In her past life, it was at this moment that she fought with Jett and the others, causing quite a commotion.
Back then she thought Tatum's old eyes were dim, so she hadn't recognized her.
Now thinking about it, Tatum had long been instructed by Clio.
To keep that enormous power and wealth firmly in their grasp, the Hamilton family had already planned their response. Even if she really came back, things couldn't end well.
Tying her up and sending her to the authorities was just a polite way of putting it. If she really went along with it, her fate would most likely be death.
But Cressida didn't resist. She just cried out in surprise: "What are you doing? Tatum, it's me!"
Emma rushed forward to protect her: "Don't bully Miss Hamilton!"
But Cressida and Emma were pushed and fell together. The bundle dropped to the ground and opened, revealing a bloodstained man's outfit and a red tassel that had originally hung on a spear.
Juliet was about to speak up seeing them being bullied, but Sophie in the carriage said, "Juliet, we should go too."
Juliet could only return to the carriage.
"Tie her up quickly! Don't dirty the entrance of our Hamilton Mansion." Tatum's tone became even more decisive, as if she held the power of life and death.
Sophie's carriage hadn't left yet when the sound of horse hooves came from the alley.
A mighty man in armor, leading four soldiers, rode up quickly.
Perhaps from traveling without rest, his body was covered in dust, making even his rust-red light armor coated with a layer of white!
When he saw Cressida being held down by servants, his eyes blazed with fury. Before his horse had even stopped, he had already jumped down.
"Bastards, let go of Miss Hamilton!" The man cracked his whip, accompanied by a tiger-like roar.
In an instant, several servants' faces were torn open.
Juliet quickly told Sophie,
"Princess Russell, that's General Hamilton's deputy general, Chris Diaz!"