She should be proud, then. It is not easy to rise to a position of power and also be a social pariah. If nothing else, she should be proud you turned out so much like her. It means you will go far.

[He glanced over his shoulder and smiled.] I am sure it will be lovely - here, this way.

[He led the way into his fancy chrome kitchen, gesturing her to one of the tall counters as he brought out cake plates and a knife to slice it.]