Chapter 123
Byran casually wiped the small cut at the corner of his mouth âItâs nothing, just a minor scratch What's
Carlos looked visibly worried, âUm...
your mom asked me to get you home to do your homework. She said exams are around the corner, anc
Byran didn't seem too pleased, as he seemed to lack the words for a response.
Ellinor flashed a smile, âBetter get your butt home and do your homework or your
mom might whoop you"
Feeling a bit embarrassed in front of his new friend, Byran blushed, âCut it out! I'm not a kid anymore,
Carlos glanced at Ellinor, puzzled at how Byran could be hanging out with the usually despised âMrs Blc
However, he didn't have time to ponder, Byran was hurt, and even if he didn't need to be rushed to the
Carlos quickly pulled Byran away. âLet's hit the road! If we're late, your dad might whoop you too."
Ellinor giggled
Byran seemed ticked off, glaring at Carlos, âYou dimwit, cut the crap! I've never been whooped!â
Carlos mumbled defensively. âOh, my bad! You've never been whoopedâ
Byran was irritated, âDonât pull me! I can walk!"
As Carlos led Byran away, Ellinor seemed quite pleased
âEllinor!â
Sheila's voice suddenly rang out.
Ellinor turned around to see Sheila storming over.
âEllinor, there you are! I've been looking all over for you and here you are, goofing off all by yourself on
Ellinor calmly replied. âI've been looking for you too. I couldn't find you and got tired, so I'm taking a br
Sheila glared, âGet up, now!â
Ellinor stood up
Sheila sat down on the swing, haughtily announcing. âJust so you know, my godfather will be introducir
meâ
Godfather? Ellinor thought. Must be that middle-aged man she was having a great chat with earlier.
Sheila's godfather, Pollock, is a bigâ
shot director in the film industry. He was attending the banquet today to secure funding for his new mc
Sheila's invite was courtesy of her godfather.
He had also suggested she
could meet some bigwigs in the investment world while there, and she might land more resources dow
Ellinorâs outfit today was rather unassuming, so she wouldn't steal any limelight from Sheila.
âGot it? You need to be on your toes. You're not just there
to assist me but also to serve tea and water to the VIPS. They're big shots!"
Ellinor nodded, âGot it. But who are we meeting? At least give me a heads up.â
Sheila proudly announced, âThe head honcho of the Blanchet family â Theo!â