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“Mr. Tristan’s thoughts and intentions are not something you and I can guess. All you have to do is don’t cause any trouble. As for whatever that is happening between Sophie and Mr. Tristan, that’s up to them.”
If Sophie is Mr. Tristan’s girlfriend, all it takes is one nod from Mr. Tristan, and the Tanner family’s business will soar to greater heights.
“Oh, right. Watch Willow for me. I don’t want her to embarrass me. It’s almost the end of the year. There’ll be more and more gatherings, and the topic won’t be pleasant if it’s about her.”
Yale used to place all his eggs in one basket. However, he started to realize that was a mistake.
“Are you giving up on Willow?”
“Say, if we give Willow to Mr. Tristan…” If the Lombard family can’t accept Sophie’s past, what about Willow’s? Willow at least has a cleaner past than Sophie.
Yale frowned at the suggestion but shook his head at the end.
“Let’s not go there. There is no way Mr. Tristan will look kindly at Willow’s attitude. You’d better not act rashly and do something stupid.” It’ll be a huge loss for us if the outcome is undesirable.
“All right.”
Charmaine didn’t dare to start anything after knowing that man was Mr. Tristan. Everyone knew Mr. Tristan could be merciless.
Willow, who was eavesdropping behind them, heard everything. Her mouth was agape at the news she heard.
“Oh my goodness! That man is Mr. Tristan?” She couldn’t help but exclaim in shock. Yale scrunched his brow at Willow.
“I know you’ve been through a lot recently, Willow, but everything that happened was your own doing. Now that you know Sophie’s boyfriend’s identity, you better behave yourself. Otherwise, the Tanner family can’t protect you from him.”
I heard Mr. Tristan was a man that regarded the people he cared about with importance. Now that Sophie is his girlfriend, surely he’ll take her side in everything.
Sophie went upstairs to retrieve the thing she had forgotten to take. As she was coming down the stairs, Willow stood in her path.
“Is it because of Mr. Tristan? You’re only with him because he’s Mr. Tristan.” Willow couldn’t accept it. She couldn’t bear to watch Sophie have everything she ever wanted.
“That’s none of your business,” Sophie returned.
Seeing Tristan standing not far away, Sophie walked up to him.
“Let’s go. Aren’t we attending Old Mr. Quigley’s birthday banquet?” Sophie walked past Willow without sparing her another glance.
Willow clenched her fists tightly. She’s too much. How dare she ignore me! I’m the one who has everything, but how did things turn out like this?
Yale and Charmaine exchanged a glance after they heard that Tristan was taking Sophie to Walter’s birthday banquet.
Mr. Tristan sure cares a lot for Sophie. Or he won’t personally take her to attend Old Mr. Quigley’s birthday banquet. The Lombard and Quigley families are close. Both families are among the four other reputable families. Others can’t even get an invitation to the banquet even if they want one.
“I’ll be leaving with Sophie, Old Mr. Tanner. Old Mr. Quigley’s banquet is about to start.” It’ll be rude if I’m late to an elder’s banquet.
Old Mr. Tanner waved his hand for them to leave.
“Go ahead. Take her to see the world and meet some people. It’ll be good for her since she’ll be taking over the Tanner family in the future. Even though the Tanner family can’t compare to the Lombard family, we still have to put in the effort to raise our younger generation.” It’ll be good for her to see what the upper society is like.
“Grandpa, what are you saying?”
Willow couldn’t take it anymore when she heard Sophie was attending Walter’s birthday banquet.
“Can I go too, Mr. Tristan?”
Willow still wanted to be a part of the upper society no matter how down and out she was. She figured she would be part of it one day.
“What nonsense are you spewing, Willow? Do you think anyone and everyone can attend Old Mr. Quigley’s birthday banquet?” Yale wanted to go too, but he understood he was not qualified. None of the Tanner family members did.
“Grandpa, I want to go. Didn’t you always say I’m narrow-minded? I want to see the world of rich people. That way, I won’t do stupid things anymore. There’s nothing bad about it. Besides, if Mr. Tristan can take Sophie with him, I’m sure he can bring me too. Is this a difficult task for him?” Willow cast an innocent look at Tristan.
Sophie was close to punching Willow in the face.
“I don’t want that! I’ll be disgusted if I have to go with her.” Sophie tugged on Tristan’s hand and left.
What is she thinking? She wants to trick Tristan.
Tristan nearly burst into laughter at her insult, but he managed to keep it in check.
How can my Soph be so adorable?
Willow didn’t expect Sophie to humiliate her like that in front of Tristan.
“Mom! Look at her—”
Willow wanted support from the others, but Charmaine didn’t dare to say anything this time.
“Willa, don’t cause a fuss. Don’t you know what kind of event that is? What will you do if you go there? You don’t know anyone there.” Sometimes there’s a reason for families to marry another of the same status. This is the exact reason. Even if Sophie is willing to bring Willa, what will Willa do there? She doesn’t know anyone there. No one there will befriend someone below their status.
“Enough. I’m tired and heading upstairs now. Oh, Willow! If something just doesn’t belong to you, it’s pointless even if you fight for it.” Hasn’t she done enough? Only I’ll believe her nonsense.
Charmaine was not amused.
“I have something to deal with at the office, so I’m going up too.” Yale didn’t want to deal with Willow.
Willow could only watch Tristan lead Sophie away toward the society she wanted to be a part of, and there was nothing she could do about it.
Tristan brought Sophie out of the Tanner residence, opened the door for Sophie to get in, and closed the door for her.
Tristan couldn’t help but laugh when he saw her in that state.
“What are you laughing at? Why are you so happy? Do you want Willow to go with you? If that’s what you want, I’ll go and get her now. I bet she’s going to be over the moon!”
“No. Why would I bring her? No matter where I go, you’re the only person I want to be with,” Tristan uttered in a serious tone.
Sophie was rendered speechless. I’m only angry because Willow was acting as if she deserved it or something! Although Tristan can get a lot of things done easily, why must he help her?
Tristan held her hand and uttered gently, “All right. Don’t be angry anymore, okay? She doesn’t matter, so she’s not worth it.”
He knew exactly what kind of person Willow was.
“Okay.” Sophie also realized that there was no point in getting pissed off.
Seeing that she wasn’t angry anymore, Tristan kept holding her hand with one hand and started the car with the other.
Since they were going to attend Walter’s birthday party, Tristan brought Sophie to the most well-known boutique in Jipsdale.
The boutique owner welcomed them herself when she saw Tristan bringing a young girl there. “You haven’t been here in a while, Mr. Tristan! I was starting to think that you’re not satisfied with our work!”
“What a beautiful young lady!” the boutique owner praised when she saw how pretty Sophie was. “Little girl, I’m the owner here, Lisa Johnson. If you ever need a dress in the future, you must come here!”
Sophie ignored her. I don’t even like to wear gowns, so I don’t think I’ll ever see her again.
Lisa thought Sophie was arrogant. If Mr. Tristan didn’t bring her here, I won’t entertain this young girl.
“Mr. Tristan, are you going to attend Old Mr. Quigley’s birthday party today? Let me recommend some new outfits for you!” Since Lisa’s boutique was the most famous boutique in Jipsdale, a lot of people had already bought outfits from her to attend Walter’s birthday party. Although it was Walter’s birthday party, the heiresses were more focused on being the belle of the ball.
Therefore, Lisa’s business was good that day.
“Sure! Bring out all your best outfits. I’m looking for matching outfits for couples,” Tristan answered. We’ve never worn matching outfits! This is the perfect opportunity for us to try it out.
“Sure, Mr. Tristan!” Lisa replied.
Apart from Sarah, that was the first time Tristan had brought a girl there.
Hence, Lisa was slightly startled when Tristan asked for matching outfits. That little girl looks young. How did she manage to land someone as incredible as Mr. Tristan? That’s impressive!
Lisa quickly asked her assistants to bring out all the matching outfits and held them up in front of Tristan and Sophie.
“What do you think?” Tristan asked.
The matching outfits looked great, but Sophie ended up walking toward a red gown. This gown is nice.
“Ms. Tanner, you have good taste! Our designer had designed this gown herself, and it was hand- stitched! However, only a person with a stunning figure can pull it off. I’m afraid that…” Lisa didn’t want to be harsh with her words.
Indeed, that gown was meant for a person with a stunning figure. It could look like a disaster if the person wearing it didn’t have the required physique.