Substitute Marriage: Reborn As The Top Big-Shot
Chapter 1817 - 438: Sense of Crisis_2

Chapter 1817: 438: Sense of Crisis_2

The scene must have been splendid.

Mandel Thompson had just confessed to her, and then Eva Webster suddenly dropped such a statement, which left Isla Astir momentarily stunned.

"No, no, it’s not like that. Second cousin, you’ve misunderstood," Isla Astir said.

Seeing Isla Astir’s reaction, Eva Webster sneered inwardly, and then continued, "Actually, it’s not impossible. Although Mr. Thompson is surrounded by beautiful women, you’re quite attractive yourself, Isla! What if Mr. Thompson grows tired of indulging in rich foods and wants to switch to some porridge and vegetables to cleanse his palate?"

"Isla, although your family background and education are a bit lacking, there’s a huge difference between a girlfriend and a fiancée."

With someone like Isla Astir, unless Mandel Thompson went blind, he’d never fall for her!

Isla Astir also caught the insinuations in Eva Webster’s words, "Second cousin, you’re absolutely right. Matters of fate are unpredictable, what if I really do become Mrs. Thompson? By then, I will definitely give you a generous red envelope."

Upon hearing this, Eva Webster felt choked up, nearly spitting blood in anger.

She knew Isla Astir had no good intentions!

With someone like Isla Astir who lacks everything, how could Mandel Thompson ever fall for her.

Even if Mandel Thompson were blind, she wouldn’t be able to enter the Thompson Clan’s residence!

Did she really think the Thompson Clan’s door was open for any Tom, Dick, or Harry to just waltz in?

Shameless!

The one who should become Mrs. Thompson ought to be her, Eva Webster.

Isla Astir is nothing but a tramp!

If it weren’t for the sake of preserving face for both families, Eva Webster would have already cursed out loud.

Eva Webster’s mouth twisted into a forced, insincere smile, then she said, "Isla, then let’s agree on this, I look forward to your generous red envelope! Just make sure you don’t go back on your word!"

"Don’t worry, cousin. I’m not the kind to go back on my word," Isla Astir said to Eva Webster with a full-faced smile.

Eva Webster struggled to calm herself down.

She was the one meant to become Mrs. Thompson, she couldn’t stoop to Isla Astir’s level.

In time, she’d let Isla Astir die of jealousy!

At this moment, Isla Astir looked at Eva Webster, asked with a smile, "Cousin, did you have any other business with me?"

"No, that’s all," Eva Webster said as she rose from the chair, "Isla, I’m heading back now."

"Okay," Isla Astir nodded.

After seeing Eva Webster to the door, Isla Astir finally dropped the facade from her face.

She really didn’t like Eva Webster.

It was a pity that their families were related, and some matters didn’t allow for outright confrontation.

--

Jean Beckman hadn’t returned home for sixteen years.

Now back in Capital City, standing on her homeland’s soil, her heart was filled with emotion.

The year she left Capital City, she had just turned sixteen and was in her last year of high school.

A time of youth.

Now, she was thirty-two.

Truly, time spares no one.

In the past sixteen years, Capital City had undergone significant changes. There had been demolition and planning, and many places no longer looked like they did in her memory.

Fortunately, the location of the Summer family’s old house wasn’t affected by the planning.

"Jean!"

A young couple ran towards her.

"Sierra, Brody, long time no see," Jean Beckman said to the two hurrying over.

"It’s been a while, Jean," Sierra Lee and Jean Beckman were three years apart in age and had grown up together, sharing a very close relationship.

Jean Beckman hugged Sierra Lee and said with a smile, "Sierra, you’ve grown even more beautiful since we last met."

Hearing this, Sierra Lee reacted with surprise, "Really?"

Jean Beckman nodded, "If you don’t believe me, you can ask Brody."

Brody promptly agreed, "Jean’s right, you’ve become much more beautiful lately."

Being praised for her beauty by her boyfriend and her best friend naturally made Sierra Lee very happy.

It seemed her recent skincare efforts were not in vain.

In preparation for her upcoming wedding, Sierra Lee had even scheduled facial treatments like hyaluronic acid injections.

The two continued talking while walking.

At that moment, another young and beautiful girl approached from a distance.

"Jean!"

It was Felicity Henington.

She was also a high school classmate of Jean Beckman, and Jean’s entire youth involved her.

Since Jean Beckman moved abroad, they had seen less of each other, though they had kept in touch over the years.

Felicity Henington ran over and hugged Jean Beckman tightly, "Jean, you’re just as young and beautiful as you ever were!"

The friendships from high school were pure, even after many years apart, they remained unspoiled.

"So are you," Jean Beckman patted Felicity Henington’s back.

After a moment, Jean Beckman introduced Felicity Henington to Brody and Sierra Lee, "Brody, Sierra, this is my high school friend, Felicity Henington. She’s now the Creative Director at Terrence Group!"

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