Just as Ceciliaâs words were out of her mouth, Wendy began crying
Putting on a look of confusion and pretending not to know what happened, Susanne asked, âWas
someone mean to Wendy? Why didnât I hear about this? Wendy, why didnât you tell me that someone
was bullying you? You said you were going to take good care of yourself when you moved out back
then.â
Instantly, Wendy froze mid-sob; she never thought that Susanne would redirect the focus back to her
so quickly.
Is she giving up on me? No, I canât let Susanne hate me!
Thus, Wendy quickly changed tactics and shook her head. âNo, no one was mean to me. I just miss
Mom and Dad too much, so I felt like crying when I saw them. They just thought that I was bullied by
someone else.â
At that, Susanne smiled. âGood to hear that.â
âWhat do you mean by no one bullied you?â Daniel yelled, slamming his palm on the table. âEveryoneâs
cursing at you on the school forum. You silly child, why are you still hiding this from us. Since Mrs.
Nightshire is here now, just be frank with us about what happened. She will stand up for you!â
Once again, playing the role of the good cop, Cecilia shot a glare at Daniel. âStop talking.â
She then turned to Susanne and said, âSusanne, I know
Vin is currently discussing a business deal in Horington, so Iâve helped him book the transportation and
hotel. With the two of us helping him out, heâll surely be able to expand his business in Horington.
However, we wonât be able to stay here in Jadeborough for long. Once we leave, weâll have to entrust
Wendy to you again.â
Susanne stiffened at that.
What Cecilia meant wasâif their family were to have a fallout, Nightshire Group would not be able to
establish itself in Horington.
No foreigner would be able to navigate the streets better than a local, but Horington was a land full of
opportunities. If the Nightshire family planned to develop in Horington, they would have to rely on the
Greene family of Horington.
In other words, Cecilia was subtly threatening her.
Despite the irritation she felt, Susanne knew that the only place left that Nightshire Group had yet to
expand to was Horington. If things went sour between them and the Greenes, Nightshire Group would
have trouble with their business expansion.
With that thought in mind, Susanne forced down her annoyance and squeezed out a smile. âOf course.
Iâll take good care of Wendy.â.
âIâm glad to hear that,â Cecilia replied with a chuckle. âHer school will be having a charity auction on
Monday, and weâre planning to attend it with her. Weâll
be taking the opportunity to help Wendy mediate her relationship with her classmates. Susanne, why
donât you come with us if you have nothing much to do on Monday?â
Before Susanne could reject her, Cecilia added, âIâm thinking of making some homemade pastries to
give the students. It wonât be as sincere if I were to ask the servants to help out with the baking, so why
donât you
same time, hm?â
There was no way Susanne could reject after all that, so she stiffly nodded.
Finally, after lunch ended, Cecilia asked the housekeeper to put down the gifts before rising to her feet
to bid Susanne goodbye.
âItâs time for us to leave after disturbing you for so long. Wendy, say goodbye to Mrs. Nightshire.â
Wendy then obediently waved to Susanne. âMrs. Nightshire, weâll be leaving now.â
With a faint smile on her face, Susanne nodded and
Before they stepped out of the house, Cecilia even reminded, âIâll come to the manor on Monday. See
you then.â
Hearing that made the corner of Susanneâs lips twitched, but still, she waved at the trio.
Why didnât I notice how well the Greenes can talk their way through things before today?
A moment later, the butler stepped forward and asked, âShall I open these gifts now, or shall I put them
in the warehouse right away?â
When Susanne turned to look at the pile of gifts, she felt a gnome creeping into her head and starting
to drill her brain.
âPut them in the warehouse.â
As she spoke, she took out her phone to call Vinson.