Chapter 718
Spoiled by Mr. Russell
"How dare he?!"
Eloise smacked the table hard, causing her burnt spot to hurt so much that she clenched her teeth.
However, she was not going to back down.
"Although itâs just an auction, everyone brings their wives as their partners.
Won't he be afraid of embarrassing himself if he brings that woman? Does he not care about his image anymore? How would the outsiders look at the Tanner family if that were to happen?"
"Mom, I'll have to be honest with you."
After a pause, Arianna said slowly, "Iâve seen men bring their mistresses to various types of events before.Some of their wives have no influence in the family at all, and their husbands would bring different women as their partners each time.In the past, that did not happen in our family because Dad didnât dare to do it, or rather, he was not interested in that.However, now..."
"What? He has the guts now?"
Eloise raised her brow and rebuked sternly.
"What do you think?"
Arianna tossed the question back to Eloise.
"Eloise wanted to say Joseph would not dare to do such a thing even if she challenged him.However, she could not bring herself to say those words.
That was because she understood that Joseph dared to do such a thing now! Over the years, the Tanner family had secured their position in the industry.
Since Derrickâs family was about to lose their power over everything, Joseph could inherit all the family assets.
Moreover, he had even brought his illegitimate son back home, and his next step would be to secure Elizabeth's position.
He had the guts to do anything now! It was precisely because Eloise understood all the stakes in this matter that she was feeling extremely anxious and uneasy.
"Your dad is really going to bring that woman to the auction.Heâs really going to...abandon our family and me, isnât he?"
Eloiseâs voice trembled.
No matter how tough she was, she was still afraid in the face of such a problem in her life.
"It might not be such a serious problem."
Arianna comforted her mother and said, "Mom, all of us know how much youâve contributed to the family.Even if Dad isnât grateful for you, he would need to worry about all the resources and connections you've gained over the years.You have shares in the Tanner Corporation as well.Although it isnât much, Dad would definitely care about that."
Then, she tried to analyze the situation for her mother.
"As for the auction this time around, Iâm not sure if heâd bring that woman with him.Itâs just my guess because I saw her buying many clothes and shoes today, so I assumed she was preparing to attend the auction.Well, itâs just a wild guess, so Iâm not too sure about it either.Even if Dad wants to bring her as his partner, that doesnât mean anything.Itâs just an auction anyway."
Initially, Eloise was furious, but Ariannaâs words managed to calm her down a little.
"You're right.Itâs just an auction.She can attend it since sheâs so desperate for it.Weâll leave her to do all she wants, and letâs see what sheâs capable of!"
Eloise scoffed and narrowed her eyes.
Then, she took out her phone and made a call.
"Help me investigate someone."
Arianna just watched in silence as Eloise did her thing.She was well aware that her mother had her own connections and resources and that she would not need any help.
After making the call, Eloise finally managed to compose herself.
Then, she turned to stare deep into Ariannaâs eyes.
"Whatâs wrong? Is there something on my face?"
Arianna raised her hand to touch her face, looking all puzzled.
"Ari, I realized Iâm becoming more unfamiliar with you recently."
Suddenly, Eloise realized that she did not know her daughter well, at least not as much as she thought she did.
In her impression, Arianna had always been a gentle and well- behaved girl, which is the exact image of an obedient lady.
However, Eloise felt uneasy ever since she knew that Arianna had saved Nathaniel as well as the relationship they had.
It would make her feel uncomfortable each time she remembered this.