Chapter 794

“Then let’s eat.” Margaret Swanson nodded and did not continue talking to Ulric Swanson.

After what happened at Cadence’s funeral, she was extremely disappointed in Astrid Swanson and felt no better about Ulric Swanson.

However, the older generation valued blood relations the most, so Ulric Swanson was different from Astrid Swanson.

However, that sense of intimacy towards her grandson had already been worn away.

When Astrid Swanson saw that the few of them were going to eat, a scheming look flashed across her eyes.

As she followed, she said, “Yes, yes, yes! After I found out that Ulric’s leg had recovered, I specially asked someone to make a cake to celebrate. Since you don’t think there’s a need to hold a big banquet to celebrate, it’s not too much to cut a cake in our own house, right?”

Margaret could not be bothered with Astrid Swanson. She vaguely said, “Up to you.” Then, she sat down at the dining table.

Melody accurately captured the fleeting expression in Astrid Swanson’s eyes. She frowned slightly and lowered her head to whisper into Ken Swanson’s ear when no one was paying attention.

Ken Swanson’s expression did not change. As if he had not heard anything, he pulled out a chair for Melody. “Sit.”

After everyone sat down, the servants served the dishes.

“This prawn is not bad. Mom, try it.” Ramon Swanson brought over the prawn meat in front of his mother. The servant beside him immediately went forward to help. After that, the prawn meat was placed in front of Margaret Swanson.

Margaret took a bite and nodded. “It’s not bad, but it’s still a little inferior to Melody’s cooking. Have you tried Melody’s cooking? It’s superb.”

At the mention of Melody, Margaret’s grave expression relaxed a little.

Ramon Swanson smiled and said, “I’ll try it next time.”

Melody quickly said, “If you don’t mind, I can be in / charge of dinner tomorrow.”

“That’s good. I’ve never tasted my daughter-in-law’s cooking.”

Ramon Swanson gave Melody Fox a lot of face.

Melody smiled again and did not reply.

After a short silence at the dining table, Astrid Swanson said, “Hubby, Ulric’s legs have recovered. Why don’t you arrange for him to follow Ken back to the headquarters to work? Otherwise, he won’t be able to help you all day long.” “We’ll see,” Ramon Swanson said before continuing to eat. Astrid Swanson looked a little embarrassed.

Just as she did not know if she should continue persuading Ramon, Ulric Swanson said, “Mom, although my leg has recovered, it can’t grow tired. I’m afraid I can’t help much with work. Don’t rush me to go out and work first. I’ll try my best not to appear in front of you.”

Ulric Swanson said half-jokingly, giving Astrid Swanson a way out.

Astrid Swanson forced a smile and did not dare to mention it again.

After dinner, everyone had a harmonious smile on their faces, but they all had their own thoughts.

When everyone was almost done eating, Astrid Swanson broke the silence again.

“The cake should be here. Don’t leave. I’ll go get it and cut a cake together.”

Ramon Swanson waved his hand.

“Hurry up and go. I have a video conference to attend later.”

Astrid Swanson nodded and was about to get up to get the cake when Melody stood up first.

“Mom, sit down. How can I let you go for such a small matter? I’ll go get it for you.”

After Melody finished speaking, she walked out first.

“No, I can go by myself. They’ve already sent me to the door…

However, Melody did not listen to Astrid Swanson at all. She quickly walked out.

Astrid Swanson was about to follow her out when she was stopped by Ken Swanson’s long hands.

“Auntie Zhang, Melody is already there. Please sit down and wait to cut the cake.”

Ken Swanson’s eyes seemed bottomless, making Astrid Swanson’s heart tremble.

Could it be that Ken Swanson and that little b*tch had discovered something…

If that wasn’t the case, why would that little b*tch suddenly call her “Mom” for no reason?

He had never seen her so intimate in the past!

However, her anxious heart was quickly relieved because her plan was flawless. No one would discover it. Even if she didn’t go and get the cake herself, she wouldn’t be able to see anything strange about the cake in such a short time.

If she dared to casually say that there was something wrong with the cake, she could take the opportunity to beat her up and sue her for framing her!

“In that case… I’ll wait.”

Astrid Swanson calmed down and quickly returned to her seat.

Ulric Swanson, who was sitting beside Astrid Swanson, vaguely felt that something was wrong, but he could not tell what was wrong. He could only lower his voice and ask Astrid Swanson, “Did you do anything behind my back?”

Astrid Swanson naturally denied it.

“That’s not true! Don’t think too much.”

Ramon Swanson and Margaret Swanson were both present. There was also Ken Swanson who was staring at him seriously. Therefore, Ulric Swanson could not ask too much. He could only warn in a voice that only the two of them could hear, “My leg has just recovered. Don’t do anything behind my back at this juncture.”

“I know, I know…”

Astrid Swanson said perfunctorily.

As a mother, she had never helped her son much since he was young. Now that she had a rare opportunity, she naturally could not let it go.

At that time, an exclamation came from the door.

“Ah!-“

Astrid Swanson was shocked. She clearly heard Melody’s exclamation.

Damn it, what did that wretched girl do now?

“Quickly go and see if something has happened to Melody,” Margaret Swanson was the first to speak.

“Yes.” As soon as Ken Swanson replied, he saw Melody Fox carrying a cake that had fallen to the ground and its original appearance could not be seen clearly.

The packaging of the cake was transparent, so one could see that the cake inside was already too horrible to look at, not to mention appetizing.

Astrid Swanson’s expression instantly darkened. “My cake…”

In this cake, there was one last dose of medicine. As long as Margaret Swanson took it, the toxicity of the medicine would take effect tomorrow and the day after tomorrow.

But… Melody Fox had ruined her cake!

How could Astrid Swanson not hate her?

However, she could not flare up in this situation, or it would arouse suspicion, so she could only use all her strength to suppress her anger.

However, her voice was still trembling with anger.

“I told you, I don’t need you to take the cake. What the hell are you doing?”

“I’m sorry…”

Melody Fox pretended to be apologetic as she lowered her eyes and said, “The shoes I’m wearing today are a little slippery. In addition, I was anxious when I was walking eager to return immediately. I was afraid that you would wait too long… I didn’t expect to accidentally fall.”

“That’s why I said I don’t need your help!”

“Mom?” Ulric Swanson felt a little embarrassed. It was just a cake. Astrid Swanson was being so calculative in front of Margaret Swanson and Ramon Swanson. It was more or less embarrassing.

Even if she wanted to teach Melody Fox a lesson for her recklessness, she shouldn’t have done it in front of these two people.

He gave Astrid Swanson a warning look.

“It’s just a cake. Let them make another one.”

Ken Swanson took the opportunity to protect his wife. Auntie Zhang, how much is this cake? I’ll compensate you ten times.”

“This isn’t about money at all…”

“Then what’s the problem? Could it be that there’s something special about this cake?” Ken Swanson stared at Astrid Swanson with deep eyes.