Substitute Marriage: Reborn As The Top Big-Shot
Chapter 1553 - Chapter 1553 384 Direct slap in the face _5

Chapter 1553: 384: Direct slap in the face! _5 Chapter 1553: 384: Direct slap in the face! _5 Two hours later, Charlotte Young went downstairs, ready to apologize to Eleanor Armstrong.

Just as she reached the ground floor, she saw a haggard Harlan Lentz.

Charlotte Young was surprised, “Dad, how come you’re back?”

Harlan Lentz handed his briefcase over to the servant, “I heard that Viola was flying over from Capital City today.”

After all, Viola was their yet-to-be-wedded daughter-in-law, of course, she needed to be given some importance, to show their family’s sincerity.

Hearing this, Charlotte smirked inwardly.

Did Harlan Lentz really believe that Viola would come to the Lentz’s residence?

But Charlotte did not expose him, instead, she said: “Then you really need to come back once, Miss Thompson is an honored guest.”

Hearing this, Harlan Lentz glanced at his eldest daughter-in-law. Although he felt something was off with her comment, he didn’t say much after all, considering he’s the in-law.

It would be inappropriate for an in-law to quarrel with his daughter-in-law anyhow.

Harlan Lentz then asked, “Where’s your mother?”

Charlotte Young glanced around, “Probably upstairs!”

Harlan Lentz started to go upstairs.

Just at that moment, Eleanor Armstrong began descending from upstairs, looking at Harlan Lentz.

“You’re back?”

Harlan Lentz nodded, “Hmm, has Terrence gone to the airport?”

“Yeah.” Eleanor replied, “Viola’s plane is at one o’clock, it should arrive soon.”

Charlotte tried to hold back her laughter, looking at Eleanor, “Mom, I was wrong this morning, I hope you’re broad-minded, don’t mind me.”

Eleanor wanted to say something, but swallowed her words eventually. After all, family harmony should be prized above all else.

“Charlotte, even though you’re my daughter-in-law, over the years, I have always considered you as my biological daughter. I hope you’ll be more mindful of your language, so as not to breach peace.”

Charlotte sneered inwardly.

Eleanor considered her as her biological daughter?

What a joke!

If Eleanor truly viewed her as her biological daughter, she wouldn’t speak in that manner.

But Charlotte didn’t show it, instead, she smiled and said: “Alright.”

After a pause, Charlotte continued: “Mom, if there’s nothing else, I’ll return to my room.”

“Go ahead.” Eleanor nodded.

Charlotte turned and headed upstairs.

Although he noticed a problem between his eldest daughter-in-law and his wife, Harlan Lentz did not inquire further. An old man like him shouldn’t meddle in women’s affairs anyway.

On the other side.

At the airport.

Among the hustle and bustle, a man stood there nonchalantly, wearing sunglasses, attracting curious glances from everyone around.

In a tourist place like River City, handsome dudes are not a rarity, but it’s quite rare to find someone like Terrence Lentz, possessing not only good looks but also impressive temperament.

He was more noticeable than any movie star.

Even with sunglasses on, he stood out in the crowd.

At that moment, he spotted a figure at the exit, took off his sunglasses, and walked over.

Seeing him act this way, Adam Swantz promptly straightened up, yelling towards Viola Thompson, “Little aunt! Little aunt!”

Hearing his call, Viola Thompson turned towards them and hastened her pace.

“Terrence!”

Terrence Lentz also quickened his pace.

Like all lovers reunited after a long time, they embraced tightly.

Adam Swantz on the side covered his mouth firmly with his hand.

After a moment, the two of them released each other. Viola looked at Adam Swantz with laughter, “What’s the matter? Why are you covering your mouth?”

Adam Swantz replied: “I’m afraid I’ll bark out loud.”

Hearing this, Viola laughed lightly.

Terrence walked over and slapped Adam on the back of his head, “Stop messing around, go start the car.”

“On my way.”

After bidding farewell to Viola, Adam turned and left.

Half an hour later, the car arrived at the gate of the Lentz residence.

Adam got out of the car, “Little aunt and third brother, I won’t be going back with you guys, I have some things to handle.”

Hearing that, Terrence Lentz nodded slightly, “Go handle your business.”

After Adam left, Terrence guided Viola towards the living room. But before reaching inside, the voices of Charlotte Young and Sophie could be heard.

Sophie asked with laughter, “Sister-in-law, have you seen JK’s new range?”

JK is a renowned luxury brand.

High class women always took pride in being the first to wear a JK new release.

Hearing this, Charlotte replied, “I’ve seen it, but the price tag seems a bit steep.”

Currently, the online pre-sale price of JK’s new range was of seven digits.

Sophie laughed lightly, “Sister-in-law, are you short on money?”

It’s just a seven digit-priced coat.

In the wealthy circles, such expenditure was more than normal.

Charlotte sighed, and insinuatingly said, “The situation this year was not good after all, let alone having a freeloader at home! Not to mention a coat, if this continues, we won’t even be able to afford slippers.”

A freeloader?

Who was the biggest freeloader in the entire Lentz Clan?

Of course, it was Terrence Lentz.

Sophie also sighed, “Every person should have a sense of shame, but why do some people lack it? Leech off the family’s resources day in and day out, without a thought of contributing! If I were him, I’d rather hang myself from a tree and die, instead of being a disgrace.”

Such people were merely a waste of air.

Taking advantage of the fact that there was no one else in the living room, the two women let loose their words.

After her statement, Sophie continued, “I heard he’s already left for the airport to pick up someone, I wonder if he’s picked her up yet! Looking at the time, if he managed to get her, they should be home by now!”

Charlotte scoffed, “Even a child would know, Miss Thompson’s plane must have been delayed again! Or else, something unexpected happened, and the trip was cancelled.”

Hearing this, Sophie too laughed out loud.

Just then, Viola, arm-in-arm with Terrence, slowly walked over, “Sorry to disappoint you two, my flight did not get delayed.”