Chapter 265

Sure enough, Astrid’s expression turned living from the mockery just now. Her eyes were filled with anger as if she wanted to kill her with her gaze.

Melody indifferently continued, When are Mr. Ulric and my sister getting married? I’ve never been a bridesmaid before. Can I be their bridesmaid?

Of course. Of course! Russell was so happy that his eyes narrowed into slits as he looked at Melody with satisfaction.

Melody is easy to fool. It is the benefit of raising her in the countryside all year round, thought Russell.

Russell turned to ask Astrid with a smile, Mrs. Swanson, look. The children are optimistic about this marriage. Why don’t we find another day to settle this matter?

Astrid choked, and her expression turned even uglier.

However, if she broke off the engagement now, Russell, the snobbish, might play some tricks and make the Swanson family bear a reputation for not keeping their word.

After much thought, Astrid, sweating profusely, said: It’s up to them.

Nodding,, Russell pressed, How about we make an appointment for a formal dinner between our two families to discuss the children’s marriage?

It can wait… Astrid tried hard to maintain her fake smile and said, Ulric’s legs are currently under treatment. It’s not appropriate for him to be ostentatious in his current state. Let’s talk about it together after Ulric’s leg healed.

Then Astrid pretended to be tired and stood up. I didn’t sleep well last night. I’ll go upstairs and rest. Help yourselves.

Then Astrid hurried upstairs, not giving Russell a chance to speak again.

Russell vaguely felt something was wrong but he did not overthink it. He was certain the Swanson family cared about their reputation and did not dare to break the engagement without reason.

On the other hand, Yolanda had long known that Astrid did not like her daughter. She frowned worriedly and turned to look at Melody. She had a feeling that Melody was up to something. Otherwise, how could Melody give up the marriage to Mabel so easily?

However, Melody’s expression was calm. There was no jealousy or unwillingness in her eyes.

Could it be that… Melody doesn’t care about the Swanson family’s glory? Yolanda thought.

Yolanda was thinking what was in Melody’s mind. When she looked up, she saw Russell smiling as he sat beside Ken.

Mr. Swanson, the collaboration you mentioned last time… I wonder how it’s going?

Melody only felt embarrassed when she saw Russell like that.

Ken said calmly: I have asked my father about the collaboration. We can sign the contract when he comes back and the board approves it. However, the Justalion Group has to pay special attention to its image during this time. There can’t be any negative news. Otherwise, the company directors are likely to vote against it.

Understood. Understood… Russell nodded repeatedly. He patted his chest and promised, I would particularly pay attention to the company’s and the Fox family’s personal image as well.

Yes, Ken nodded.

In that case, we’re leaving.

As Russell spoke, he bowed to Ken obsequiously and turned around to call Yolanda and Melody. Let’s go.

Melody hesitated. She had come to the manor to get something, not to watch the show. However, Yolanda misunderstood Melody’s hesitation. She believed Melody must be outwardly blessing Mabel but secretly trying to sabotage Mabel.

Melody might do something once they are gone. With that in mind, Yolanda deliberately called out to Melody, Melody why are you still standing there? Come with us. I’m going to buy some clothes for Mabel this afternoon, and some for you too. You’re usually dressed too plainly, which will affect the image of the Fox family.

I still have something on… I can’t go shopping with you, Melody replied.

Yolanda was even more certain of her guess when she saw Melody reject her. She frowned and fanned the flames by Russell’s ear. Russell, Melody refuses to leave. Could it be she’s still unwilling to give up the marriage to Mabel? She must have heard something when she came here in such a hurry.

Russell’s smile disappeared instantly when he heard Yolanda’s words. Why aren’t you leaving? He said to Melody in a commanding tone.

Melody pursed her lips and was about to walk out when Ken suddenly said: Mr. Fox, could you lend me Miss Fox if you don’t have anything special?

Russell was stunned. Borrow Melody?

Yes! I asked Miss Fox to accompany my grandma today. My grandma likes to chat with people after she recovers. She even talked about Miss Fox yesterday. Therefore, I specially asked Miss Fox to come here to accompany my grandma.

Is that so? Russell pretended to be angry and looked at Melody. Why didn’t you tell me earlier since Mr. Swanson asked you to come here?

Then Russell smiled and said to Ken, Melody usually has nothing to do and is free. If Mrs. Margaret and you don’t mind, you can ask her to come over every day to accompany Mrs. Margaret to relieve her boredom.

Ken raised his eyebrows and gave a half-smile, Yes.

Then we won’t bother you anymore. Russell bowed and dragged Yolanda out of the door.

Yolanda’s eyes were filled with fear as she was dragged out of the villa by Russell. When they were outside on the lawn, Russell stopped smiling and looked at Yolanda coldly, saying, Look at what you’ve done! Melody is only here to visit Mrs. Margaret but what about you? You’re so mean! Can’t you accept Melody?

Yolanda quickly explained, No, of course not! I’ve always treated Melody as my daughter. You know that! I said that just now because I didn’t know the situation and was afraid she would be holding up the future of the Fox family. You can’t misunderstand me like this… Yolanda started to cry as she spoke. Her eyes made Russell’s anger instantly subside.

Alright, don’t cry… I misunderstood you. I’ve remembered everything you’ve done for our family. Don’t cry.

Yolanda took the opportunity to throw herself into Russell’s arms and cried pitifully.

However, neither Russell nor Yolanda noticed Ken and Melody were looking straight at them on the balcony of the room on the second floor.

Your stepmother is not easy to deal with, Ken uttered.

Melody looked indifferently at Russell and Yolanda who were embracing each other. She said expressionlessly, of course, those successful homewreckers are not ordinary people.

Yolanda was so good at coaxing men that Melody had never met a second. She retracted her gaze in disgust and looked at Ken. I’m here to get the herbs, but James seems to misunderstand me…

Your herbs are still in the trunk. I’m going out anyway. I’ll drive you straight to the office later.

Ken paused and added, James, the fool, has been living too smoothly by following me. He is simple-minded and can’t tell good from evil. I’ll talk to him another day.

No, thanks, Melody replied, shaking her head. He has always been biased against me, but I believe time will prove everything.

She thought of the news she had watched in the morning and could not help but ask, The Lawrence family has always been on good terms with the Swanson family. Will Mr. Ramon have a problem with you doing this to Lawrence’s family when he returns?

Doesn’t matter.

Melody could not help but utter, Actually, you don’t have to do this for me. I didn’t suffer much…

Don’t worry. It’s not for you. Sara has a lot to do with my mother’s death, but it was so long ago that a lot of traces had been destroyed. Only by destroying this generation of the Lawrence family can Sara give herself away.

Melody could not help but feel a little awkward when she heard that.

She was overthinking…

How could Ken take the risk to go against Ramon for me?

She pursed her lips and scolded herself inwardly when she suddenly saw a car parked outside the villa from the corner of her eye. The person who got out was Sara.

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