Hearing that, Sue reminded the little girl, “It’s Great-grandpa’s birthday, Charlotte. He should be the one making a wish.”
However, thanks to Arthur’s adoration for the girl, he simply waved his hand. “It’s fine. What’s your wish, Charlotte?”
“I want to go to school.”
“School?”
At once, every single soul in the room was dazed by the little girl’s request.
Everyone knew that the Burton Family’s golden little girl was self-willed, so it was normal for her actions to be unexpected. However, what shocked everyone was that she had been to school before–in fact, she had been to every school around here, but she always managed to cause trouble wherever she went. Because of that, she was assigned a private tutor at home to overlook her academics instead. Despite everything, the little she-devil actually proposed to go to school?
“You want to go to school, Charlotte?” Even Justin was dumbfounded.
Ignoring her father, Charlotte didn’t even care to spare him a glance as she continued to beg Arthur, “Please, Great-grandpa?”
“That’s great! How could I say no to that?” Caressing the child’s head, the old man continued, “I’ll have someone find you the best school right away!”
“No need for that. I’ve already found one myself.”
“You did?”
“Yup, it’s this one.” As she was speaking, she presented a stack of documents she had been carrying by her side to her great-grandfather. “I had someone search it for me. All that’s left is a guardian’s signature and I’m good to go. You’ll sign it for me, won’t you, Great-grandpa?”
Suspicious, Justin scowled. “When did you start looking for a school, Charlotte? Let me see!”
“No!”
Immediately, Charlotte dodged Justin’s hand while giving him a disdainful stare and scorned, “I’m asking for Great-grandpa’s signature, not yours! Why do you even care?”
Hearing that, everyone was even more baffled.
Sneakily, Sue went to Amber and tugged on her sleeve, whispering, “What’s the brat’s deal? Why is she quarreling with Justin again?”
Nonetheless, Amber casually countered, “Who knows?” The little girl has no idea what she’s up against yet
she’s so bold to take on an adult!
Since Arthur was always spoiling the little girl, he took a look at the documents to verify them before signing his name. “Okay, okay. Since the princess has requested for my signature, I shall grant her wish.”
Suddenly, Frankie rushed over to the scene and whispered something to Justin, to which the latter wanted to stop the old man from signing. Unfortunately, it was already too late.
“It’s done. Now you can go to school!”
Wrapping her arms around Arthur’s neck, Charlotte gave his cheek a peck. “Thank you, Great-grandpa. You’re the best!”
“If you want to thank me, stay in the villa with me for a few more days.”
“Okie-dokie!”
Hearing that, Arthur beamed sweetly.
Very soon, the banquet was about to commence. Since the family’s wishing session was coming to an end, the old man ordered Justin to greet the guests in the hall. “Go tend to the guests, Justin. I won’t be heading in.”
“Yes, Grandpa.”
While walking out of the room, Arthur questioned Frankie, “Who gave Charlotte the registration form?”
“It was Miss Hochmann, sir.”
“Isn’t she on tour overseas?”
“It seems that she had her friend send the form over.”
Scowling, Arthur questioned, “Why would she suddenly arrange for Charlotte to go to school?”
“I’m not sure either, sir. Would you like to give Miss Hochmann a call?”
Pulling out his phone, the old man ordered, “Yes, head to the hall without me.”
“Yes, sir.”
At this very moment, the guests at the Burton Family’s banquet were gradually filling the hall.
Meanwhile, Amber, who attended as Justin’s fiancee, was welcoming the guests at the door with Sue.
Although they weren’t from the Burton Family, they behaved as if they were.
“Isn’t that the mute?” Staring into the distance, Sue notified Amber, who in response raised her head and looked in the same direction.
A black Porsche Cayenne was parked at the door and a woman, who appeared rather glamorous, alighted from the car. The woman wore an off-shoulder emerald evening gown which complemented her fair milky skin; the hems of her gown dragged gracefully across the carpet as she walked, catching everyone’s attention.
Rachel? Clenching her fists, Amber stepped forward and stopped Rachel. “Why are you here?”
“Why can’t I be here?” Letting go of the hem of her dress, Rachel smirked at Amber. “I thought it was the bodyguard’s job to stop the guests. You don’t have to stoop this low even if the Burtons don’t like you, you know? Dad’s heart would break if he were to see you being this pathetic.”
“What.” Frowning, Amber gritted her teeth. “Did Justin invite you? Who invited you here?”
“What’s wrong, Chris?”
As the sisters were interacting, a middle-aged man’s voice was heard from behind. The man seemed to be around fifty. Although there were patches of white hair on his head, he appeared no less menacing. Sporting a full black suit, he dashingly walked to Rachel. Arriving at Rachel’s side, the man interrogated, “Why haven’t you gone in?”
Before Rachel could answer, Amber glanced at the man and scoffed, “Jeez! How long has it even been since you returned, and you already found yourself a sugar daddy, huh? He’s almost as old as Dad. Gotta give it to you, sis!”
With a dull face, Rachel responded, “What do you mean?”
Crossing her arms, Amber continued, “Doesn’t matter what I mean. Everyone’s watching you attend the party
with a senile man. Is this your way of shaming the Hudsons, or the Burtons?”
“Watch it, Amber.”
“I’m just stating the obvious. Justin doesn’t know about you seducing an old man, does he?”
“What the hell are you on about?”
Before Rachel and the man beside her could clarify anything, a furious woman’s voice was heard, interrupting the awkward situation.
The angry voice belonged to Jolly who was ascending the stairs, hurrying to the trio as she was holding up the skirt of her amber dress. As she was pacing toward them, she leered at Amber. Before anyone could react, a spank landed.
Smack! The sound of the slap thundered across the entrance. Seeing that, the guests were stunned and each of them started gossiping.
Pressing her face, Amber peered at Jolly in disbelief with her eyes wide open.
“This one’s for making sh*t up!” Shielding Rachel, Jolly aggressively scolded Amber, “B*tch and her unmannered mouth. Do the Burtons not fear offending the entire Riverdale with you out here attending to the guests?”
“You..” Utterly infuriated, Amber covered her cheek as she pointed at Jolly and Rachel. “How did you get in here? What do you think this place is? Where are the guards?”
“Ah, looks like I finally get to witness Hudson’s Second Young Lady’s true colors!”
At those words, the crowd was taken aback.
Behind Jolly and Rachel, an elegant figure walked up the staircase in a jade dress. Blessed with a noble appearance, the woman, who seemed to be in her forties, joined in on the young ladies.
“Mrs. Carter?” Stupefied, Sue, who had been silent the whole time, suddenly blurted as her pupils contracted.
Gazing coldly at Sue, the missus wrapped her arm around the middle-aged man’s arm.
“Mrs. Carter, this is.”
“Madam Parham, it’s my first time hearing someone describe my husband as a ‘senile man’ and publicly insulting both my daughters.”
Mrs. Carter has two daughters? Baffled by the statement, Amber and Sue were visibly shocked. They are actually the President of the Carter Enterprise and his wife? But, how is Rachel their daughter?
