Chapter 571: Chapter 571: Sche, Killing Two Birds with One Stone
Sophie Zhou pressed her lips together. “If my younger sister spoke to like that, I wouldn’t just tolerate it. I’d have to teach her a lesson. But look at Hope Williams—who knows if it’s because she’s too good-tempered or has no temper at all? She actually helped Luna Williams.”
“Heh, the Williams Family has one fool, and now it seems our Parker Family has one too.” Old Master Parker let out a cold snort as he shook his head.
Clearly, smart kids always belong to soone else’s family.
“Dad, please don’t say that about Sophie,” Emily Parker spoke on Sophie Zhou’s behalf.
Old Master Parker glared at Emily Parker with irritation in his eyes. “Oh, I can’t even say anything about her now? You’ve spoiled her rotten! And that temper of hers—just like a bull—it all cos from watching you! Every day the two of you act like the world revolves around you. What on earth was that ss yesterday? Making a scene like that? Was it supposed to look good?”
Emily Parker found herself scolded out of nowhere, but she didn’t dare talk back to Old Master Parker.
“We’re lucky the other family isn’t holding it against us. After the banquet is over, apologize properly to them. Use your head in the future. Don’t just bite at anyone blindly, or they’ll think our Parker Family specializes in raising attack dogs.”
Emily Parker flushed red, then pale, under the scolding. She could only endure and nod. “Yes.”
Sophie Zhou looked indignant. “But Grandpa, I was bullied yesterday too…”
Emily Parker yanked her back abruptly.
Emily Parker turned to Old Master Parker. “Dad, I’ll take Sophie out for now.”
Old Master Parker nodded. “Go on.”
Emily Parker pulled the fuming Sophie Zhou aside.
Sophie Zhou stomped her foot in frustration. “Auntie, why didn’t you let finish talking? Why does Grandpa think so highly of Hope Williams?”
“Enough. There’s no point in arguing with the old man over right and wrong. If you’re really upset, just teach her a lesson.”
“Teach her a lesson?” Sophie Zhou’s eyes lit up. “Auntie, what do you have in mind?”
Emily Parker crossed her arms and smirked. She leaned in close to whisper her plan into Sophie Zhou’s ear.
Sophie Zhou’s face lit up with excitent, and she couldn’t help but cover her mouth as she giggled. “Auntie, you’re brilliant.”
“But why don’t we just target Hope Williams directly? Between her and Luna, I dislike her the most.”
Emily Parker poked Sophie Zhou’s forehead. “The old man wasn’t wrong—you really are dense.”
“Auntie～”
“Hope has Waylon Lewis protecting her. Do you think you can move against her so easily? Besides, when you clashed with her yesterday, I noticed she’s got so skills herself.”
Sophie Zhou nodded thoughtfully. “Got it, Auntie. As long as we can take down those annoying Williams sisters and make their family a laughingstock, I’ll be satisfied.”
The thought of venting her frustration made Sophie Zhou gleeful.
“I just saw Mrs. Reed’s son staring at Luna. Let’s use him.”
“Understood, Auntie.” Sophie Zhou’s eyes sparkled with excitent. Mrs. Reed’s son, Luka Reed, was well-known as a playboy who flirted with countless won.
“I’ll go now.”
“Go ahead.”
…
The banquet had officially begun.
The earlier commotion had been forgotten as everyone turned their attention to offering birthday wishes to Jade Bell.
Jade Bell thanked each guest in turn and eventually made her way to Hope Williams.
Tonight, Jade Bell wore a traditional red gown adorned with exquisite handmade embroidery. Her hair was pulled up neatly behind her head, not a strand out of place.
The red of the dress accentuated Jade Bell’s healthy complexion, making her look radiant, elegant, and refined.
Hope Williams smiled faintly at Jade Bell as she saw her approach with an extended hand. Hope quickly reached out to take it. “Grandmother.”
“Little Hope, thank you for stepping in earlier to help your grandmother.”
“It was nothing.”
Jade Bell sighed. “Luna is truly too undisciplined. And now, who knows where she’s run off to? She’s really worrying.”
“Don’t worry. She’s a grown woman; she won’t go missing.”
“Hmm, let’s not think about her for now. Go find your seat.”
“Alright.”
As the star of the evening, Jade Bell couldn’t linger to chat. She gave a few words of advice and moved on.
Hope Williams scanned the banquet hall with her bright eyes. Waylon Lewis was still surrounded by a group of corporate executives, unable to step away. Luke and Willow had gone off with Zoey Sanders to get sothing to eat.
Hope was just about to head toward Waylon when Sophie Zhou brushed past her, appearing to inadvertently stumble toward her.
Hope nimbly stepped aside, avoiding Sophie Zhou. However, the wine glass in Sophie’s hand splashed its contents onto Hope’s dress as expected.
Sophie Zhou covered her mouth in feigned shock. “Oh no, I’m so sorry, Young Madam Lewis. I didn’t an to!”
Hope’s expression turned cold as she looked up at Sophie Zhou.
Sophie Zhou clumsily grabbed so napkins and attempted to wipe the spilled wine while apologizing profusely. “I’m so sorry! I really didn’t an to. Young Madam Lewis, please don’t be mad at .”
Looking down at the large stain on her gown, Hope stepped back to avoid Sophie’s hand, her expression frosty.
“Young Madam Lewis, you should head to the restroom and take care of it. I’m really sorry.”
Hope knew Sophie had done it intentionally, but there wasn’t an appropriate mont to expose her, so she decided to deal with the dress first.
Turning toward the restroom, Hope began to walk away, only to hear Sophie Zhou call out again. “Young Madam Lewis, you should use the restroom on the third floor. When I was there earlier, the others were pretty crowded.”
Hearing this, Hope’s expression subtly changed as she glanced back at Sophie Zhou.
“Really?”
Sophie Zhou nodded fervently. “Of course. Why would I lie to you?”
Hope’s face remained neutral as she decided to play along, nodding slightly in agreent.
With a gathered skirt, she headed upstairs. The banquet area on the third floor didn’t have any ongoing events, so there were fewer people passing through.
As she reached a quiet corridor, Hope ca to a halt, her eyes darting subtly to the side.
From his hidden post, her bodyguard, Alex Xiao, stepped out.
“What is Sophie Zhou up to? Luring here on purpose—it must be for sothing.”
“Ma’am, Luna Williams… in the restroom…”
Hope arched an eyebrow. “What about her?”
Recalling what he’d seen earlier, Alex Xiao’s face reddened slightly. “She’s… in trouble…”
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