Laura ca out of the private room and saw Twinkle. He was whispering with Silas Sutton about sothing unknown, prompting her to quicken her steps towards them.
She had just reached about a ter in front of them when suddenly, from the side, a little girl rushed out, not only blocking her view but also throwing herself into Silas Sutton’s arms...
Uh... what is going on here?
Isn’t Silas Sutton supposed to be with Genevieve?
Could it be she got it wrong?
Silas Sutton didn’t reject the girl’s "throwing herself in his arms" but rather comforted her softly, "Sophie, what’s the matter?"
The girl referred to as "Sophie" was crying her heart out, "Second brother, you have to help . I know you can help ."
This girl was Sophie Sutton. Since the day she accidentally "jumped off a building" and was saved by Asher Thorne, she hadn’t seen him for days. What she did see were his tabloid rumors in the newspapers...
That’s why she was crying so sadly.
Silas Sutton’s eyebrows knitted into a large "川" character. He never approved of his little sister pursuing Asher Thorne, but he was helpless against her stubborn nature... truly...
"Sophie, Asher is a playboy by nature. That kind of man isn’t suitable for you."
"I don’t care! I just like him! I won’t marry anyone but him in this lifeti!"
Sophie Sutton’s attitude was firm. Asher was her first love. How could she forget the man she liked for so many years just like that?
Hearing this, Laura finally understood that the girl wasn’t Silas Sutton’s "girlfriend" but his sister!
And she liked Asher, that playboy.
Hehe...
After Sophie left her second brother’s embrace, Laura thought she looked familiar, suddenly recalling that while she was working at Aegis Group, she saw this girl making entertainnt headlines with Asher Thorne. The company colleagues were gossiping behind her back that Young Master Thorne had dumped her...
Justin Hawthorne ca "thump thump thump" up to Laura, calling out softly, "Sister!"
Silas Sutton finally noticed Laura had co out, surprised that Jason was nowhere to be seen?
Sophie also saw Laura and couldn’t help but scrutinize her, then looked at her second brother in confusion, "Second brother, isn’t she your new girlfriend? Did you bring her here specifically to provoke Genevieve?"
Silas Sutton’s face was lined with exasperation. His sister’s imagination was indeed rich!
Without waiting for him to explain, Justin Hawthorne spoke boldly, "Sister isn’t the second uncle’s girlfriend! She’s my daddy’s girlfriend!"
Sophie stared at Laura, dumbfounded, "Ah? Isn’t Jason’s girlfriend supposed to be Stella Jennings?"
Laura felt disoriented, wanting to correct Twinkle’s phrasing, but couldn’t bear to disappoint the child...
Alas! Being an adult is tough!
Silas Sutton glared at his sister, "That’s all in the past! Also, you better not spread your big mouth around."
Sophie instinctively covered her mouth, looking at her second brother, then at Laura, her eyes darting back and forth, indescribably cute.
Laura thought: Such a cute girl liking Asher, that playboy, is really a waste! Now hurting this girl’s heart, he’ll get what’s coming to him eventually!
At this mont, a waiter rushed over, spotting them and approached Silas, whispering sothing.
Laura didn’t hear but saw a subtle change in Silas Sutton’s expression, assuming it must be his private matter.
Then, Silas Sutton led Sophie aside, whispering a few lines, causing Sophie’s expression to beco even more shocked. Just as she was about to speak, her second brother covered her mouth.
Laura noticed Sophie glanced at her twice, making her perplexedly wonder if it had anything to do with her?
Being a young child, Justin Hawthorne didn’t understand what the adults were saying, and said to Laura, "Sister, let’s go find daddy!"
Laura was about to refuse when Silas Sutton suggested, "Miss Quincy, why don’t you take Twinkle back to rest? Twinkle must be close to bedti."
Laura was surprised, "Take Twinkle back to rest? Isn’t Jason here?"
Silas Sutton quickly explained, "It’s like this, Jason had sothing urgent co up and left, so I’m troubling you to take Twinkle back."
After speaking, he gestured for a waiter to guide Laura and Justin back to the private room to fetch their things.
The waiter, understanding, led Laura down a different path.
Justin believed his second uncle’s words. His dad frequently had sudden business co up, this wasn’t the first ti...
Laura didn’t suspect anything. After all, she had just had an unpleasant encounter with Jason. Bringing Twinkle to see him now would certainly feel awkward.
After they left, Sophie exclaid, "Second brother, is this a real-life version of catching soone cheating?"
Silas Sutton tapped his little sister’s forehead, "What nonsense are you spouting! Jason and Stella Jennings are history, keeping them apart is rely to reduce unnecessary trouble. You’re slightly familiar with Stella Jennings’ temperant, aren’t you?"
Sophie nodded, "Of course! A typical strong woman among socialites!"
Silas Sutton looked at his sister, "Since you happened upon this, can you lend a helping hand?"
Sophie bit her lip, pondering for a mont, "Helping Jason is doable! But second brother, you must promise to help once more."
Silas Sutton couldn’t help but feel a headache coming on. Was his little sister possessed?
Why was she so single-mindedly fixated on Asher Thorne, like a moth to a fla? Despite how he treated her, she still devoted herself to him?
What kind of karma was the Sutton Family dealing with?
No one had a smooth journey in love!
"I can help you, but I must ask you one question. Are you sure you truly love Asher Thorne? Is it not just a montary infatuation? He has treated you like this, and you still like him?"
Sophie Sutton twisted her fingers, "Asher Thorne just hasn’t discovered my worth yet! I believe if I persist, he’ll surely fall for !"
Silas Sutton was speechless; his little sister was truly naïve!
It seed he had to urge Asher to find a woman to get engaged to quickly! Only then could he completely sever his sister’s thoughts about him!
That scoundrel just had a pair of charming eyes that caused so much trouble!
After Stella Jennings parked her car, she stord into "The Starry Clearing" ready to find Laura Quincy, but was promptly stopped by Genevieve.
Smiling, she said, "Miss Jennings, what a surprise! Are you alone, or have you made plans with friends?"
Stella Jennings dared not offend her and said in a low voice, "I made plans with Laura Quincy to have dinner here."
Genevieve was perceptive, and even if she found it odd, she didn’t let it show on her face, so Stella Jennings couldn’t find any flaw in her expression.
"Laura Quincy? Miss Jennings, are you sure you have the right person? We don’t have a reservation under that na."
She spoke with a gentle and ordinary tone.
Stella Jennings imdiately felt stumped, "Is Jason Hawthorne here?"
Genevieve’s eyes smiled, "You did co to find Jason, didn’t you? But he didn’t make a reservation tonight; I invited him and Silas for dinner. I wasn’t aware he also invited you?"
Her words were quite double-edged, subtly stabbing at Stella Jennings’ sore spot...
Stella Jennings didn’t mind, and simply asked, "Is there anyone else besides the two of them?"
Genevieve chuckled, "That’s an odd question; do I need to report who I’m inviting for dinner to Miss Jennings?"
Stella Jennings was rendered speechless by her words. Though she didn’t think Genevieve knew Laura Quincy, various signs made her suspect Laura might be having dinner with them...
"Mrs. Vaughn, I didn’t an it like that. I’m here to find Jason today. Which room are they in? I’ll go directly."
Genevieve didn’t stop her, smiling sweetly, "I’ll have a waiter take you there."
Then she signaled a waiter to take Stella Jennings over, since it was Jason’s problem, let Jason handle it himself.
She couldn’t manage it...
Stella Jennings felt incredulous at her swift agreent; she was outside now and wouldn’t have ti to alert those inside to leave, right?
When she reached the private room door, she almost couldn’t wait to push it open.
However, none of the three inside were the person she was looking for...
Jason Hawthorne noticed her expression turn dark with displeasure, "What’s the matter with this lack of decorum?"
Stella Jennings didn’t answer imdiately, instead she glanced at the table’s arrangents inside the private room: four sets of utensils, five simple dishes and a soup.
Moreover, it wasn’t a large round table, but a square wooden table that could only seat four people...
Had she really misunderstood?
Her expression stiffened and she forced a smile, "Sorry, I’ve got sothing to discuss with Jason."
The Sutton siblings weren’t very familiar with her either, exchanged glances and greeted without saying much. They were just here to watch the show...
Jason Hawthorne gave her a brief glance, "What’s up?"
Stella Jennings felt sowhat awkward, "Jason, I want to go outside and talk to you."
Jason Hawthorne bluntly rejected her, "If there’s sothing to discuss, say it here. Silas and I are talking business."
Feeling humiliated, Stella Jennings felt a bit embarrassed, "Jason, I want to speak with you alone..."
Jason Hawthorne frowned impatiently, "Stella Jennings, I’ve clearly explained everything to you; there’s no need for private discussions between us. If it’s business, we’ll talk about it at the company tomorrow."
His tone was cold, his words sharp, leaving no room for negotiation.
Stella Jennings almost stumbled backward; when did things between her and Jason reach this point? Why couldn’t he listen to her for just a mont?
Silas Sutton sipped his tea elegantly, while Sophie Sutton painted her nails idly. Had her brother not repeatedly warned her not to speak, she really wanted to chi in!
Stella Jennings bit her lip hard; with the conversation at this point, not leaving would only show she couldn’t read the situation...
So she turned and left, the grievance in her heart surged like an unstoppable tide.
After she left, Sophie Sutton comnted while biting her spoon, "n can be terrifyingly ruthless, can’t they!"
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