Chapter 354

Petra saw how I helped salvage the situation and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Even though I can't be President White's goddaughter, she's usually still kind to me. Titles and

ceremonies aren't that important,” I smiled as I continued.

Jeshua looked at me and said, "You're such a considerate kid."

He was indirectly pointing out how inconsiderate Petra was since she did not even know how to

politely decline.

"This girlie is so lovable." The man beside Grandpa chimed in. "My wife loves girls, but she gave

birth to two sons. She has always lamented the fact that she doesn't have any daughters. Why don't

we take you in as our goddaughter?"

The woman who was sitting close to him quickly answered, "I think we should."

That man looked like he was in his 40s and had an air of righteousness around him. After sifting

through my memories to recall who this man was, my heart skipped a beat.

This man was someone of substantial influence in the

political world. He was considered as one of the biggest shots among all the big shots present. The

woman beside him was his wife, also someone with equal amounts of influence in the political

world.

Carlson and Yvonne Schuman were a power couple that people looked up to. They had their boots

licked wherever they went. Now, they were saying that they wanted to take me in as their

goddaughter. I was flabbergasted.

"Are you serious?" Jeshua asked happily.

"Of course!" Yvonne walked up to me and held my hand in hers. "Although we don't look alike, our

meeting today can also be considered as destiny.

We’re sure about wanting to take you in as our goddaughter."

Yvonne was firm as she spoke with authority. I was drawn to her.

Unlike Petra, who would twist and turn her words when she wanted to convey a message, I

preferred a straightforward, direct woman like her.

Jeshua nodded in satisfaction. "Girlie, this is a huge blessing! This couple wants to take you in as

their daughter. They'll definitely treat you like their own!"

My lips quivered slightly as I rose from my seat. I gave Carlson and Yvonne Schuman a hug. "I

count myself a s extremely fortunate."

"Good girl." Yvonne caressed my head lovingly. "We'll treat you as our own daughter, so don't you

worry! We won't have you calling us your godparents for nothing."

Since the social elite circle of Whaldorf City was considerably small, everyone had already received

news that Carlson and Yvonne Schuman had taken m e in as their goddaughter before the banquet

was even over.

That also meant that from today onward, I was someone with strong support behind me. It would

also mean that Grayson and Petra had to reconsider things if they wanted to do anything to me.

What I had reaped from this banquet was far more than what I expected.

When Matthew came back, Carlson and Yvonne had gone elsewhere to talk to other people. I was

hungry, s o I was eating when he came and sat next to me. He smiled. "If you had insisted on not

coming to the banquet, would you have regretted it for the rest of your life?"

I cocked my eyebrow. "Was this all within your expectations?"

Even though Matthew was not around earlier, he was clear about what had just transpired. It meant

that everything that happened today had been deliberately arranged. The outcome was just as he

had planned.

Matthew looked at me intently. "It looks like you're not too dumb."