CHAPTER 7: CHAPTER 7: UNABLE TO FORGET HER FROM THIS MOMENT ON

Summer was pondering when a few socialites came up to her, all smiles.

"Miss Monroe, I find you very likable. Do you mind if we become friends?"

"Miss Monroe, you have such a good figure. May I ask if you have any secrets for maintaining it?"

"Let’s add each other as friends. Since you’re back in Crestfall, we can keep in touch more often."

The socialites had gentle expressions as if they genuinely wanted to befriend her, but Summer could see their underlying motives at a glance.

She pretended not to notice, nodding with an innocent smile, "Sure... I also really want to make friends here."

On one side, Summer was surrounded by the socialites, chatting enthusiastically.

Upstairs, Clarissa Stanton had just been pinched on the philtrum, finally waking up.

As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw Stella Monroe holding her hand with a worried look, while Henry Stanton was standing next to her, seemingly distracted and unconcerned for her.

Clarissa became resentful in her heart.

It was all because of Summer’s appearance, taking away the affection of her father!

Clarissa, frustrated and aggrieved, tears streaming down, called out, "Mom..."

"Baby, you’re awake? Don’t cry, don’t cry..." Stella Monroe was heartbroken.

Seeing that Clarissa was awake, Henry Stanton immediately expressed that he would go downstairs.

"There are still many guests downstairs. Since you’re awake, freshen up. I’ll go down first to look after the guests."

After finishing his words, he turned and left, not waiting for the mother and daughter to speak.

As soon as the door closed, Clarissa couldn’t hold back any longer and grabbed a pillow, throwing it towards the door.

"Mom! Look at dad! I can’t take it anymore! I want Summer to disappear right away!"

Stella Monroe’s eyes also held anger. This was supposed to be her precious daughter’s birthday party, but everyone’s attention was obviously on Summer.

Stella took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down, and then comforted her daughter, "Baby, don’t rush. If something happens to her just after coming back, your dad will definitely suspect us. You know how your dad is extremely patriarchal and hates people who don’t listen to him. You must hold steady!"

"Then what now?" Clarissa covered her face and cried, "My birthday party is completely ruined! When everyone goes back, they’re definitely going to laugh at me. Those women love gossiping behind backs!"

Stella was about to speak when Clarissa’s nanny knocked and entered, happily raising an envelope in her hand, "Madam, miss, great news!"

Clarissa turned her face away with indifference.

"There is no great news, only bad ones! Today is the worst day of my life!"

Not only had Summer stolen the spotlight, but Clarissa had also fainted in public. Who knows what those socialites might say about her?

Stella, being more composed, inquired the nanny, "What’s the great news? What do you have in your hand?"

The nanny walked over excitedly and said, "I just received a delivery for you, miss, with the seal of the Royal Coffee Academy on it."

"Really?" Stella immediately took the document delivery from the nanny’s hand.

She quickly opened it and after glancing at the words on it, happily pulled Clarissa’s hand and said, "Clarissa! It really is great news! You won the title in the previous socialite coffee competition!"

The socialite coffee competition is an event organized by all the top baristas worldwide. Winning the championship in this competition traditionally results in becoming the spokesperson for the Knight Group’s Midnight Coffee House.

Just participating in this competition was already impressive, and her precious daughter had actually won the championship, which was a tremendous honor!

Upon hearing the news, Clarissa was also delighted, repeatedly looking over the document.

Aside from the congratulations, it also notified her to attend the awards ceremony next week at the International Hotel in Meridian.

As per tradition in previous years, Damian Knight would personally attend the ceremony and announce the new spokesperson for the Midnight Coffee House.

Clarissa was instantly delighted.

Stella smiled broadly and said, "This birthday party definitely made Young Master Knight remember you. When you show up there, he’ll surely see you in a different light."

Clarissa tightly held the paper, eagerly saying, "Yes! Young Master Knight will definitely be impressed by me! Once I get the endorsement, those socialites gossiping will surely shut their mouths!"

She could once more become the center of attention, and perhaps Damian Knight would never forget her!

"This is truly great news!"

Stella took off her jade bracelet and placed it in the nanny’s hand, saying, "You’ve brought us good news. This is your reward."

The nanny instinctively refused, "Madam, I can’t accept this. I just helped with a delivery... This bracelet must be worth hundreds of thousands, right?"

Summer forcibly held down the nanny’s hand that was pushing it back, saying, "This bracelet isn’t worth hundreds of thousands. If you casually take it to a store, you can get a price of a million. Of course, besides being a reward for this matter, I also need your help with something."

The hidden greed in the nanny’s eyes couldn’t be masked. She accepted the bracelet and asked, "What is it? Whatever you say, madam, I’ll do my utmost for you!"

"Help me keep an eye on Summer! Report to me any unusual behavior from her immediately!"

"Yes! I’ll definitely watch that country girl closely!"

Upon hearing this, a faint worry appeared in Stella’s eyes.

But is Summer truly from the countryside?

The person she sent to fetch her had not returned yet, nor was there any news.

Moreover, the address Summer provided was in Sudisle, which is far from being a rural area...

When Summer gave that address, Stella didn’t think much of it, only feeling that after ten years, the girl may have gone from the countryside to work in Sudisle.

But now, it seems she should thoroughly investigate what Summer has been doing and where she’s been staying these past ten years.

That demeanor isn’t something a girl who grew up in the countryside would have.

Upon this thought, Stella couldn’t help but remind her daughter, "Clarissa, I feel that girl isn’t simple. Before I can devise a plan, don’t act rashly to avoid alerting the target and causing unnecessary trouble."

"Got it, got it."

Clarissa agreed verbally, but didn’t take it to heart.

After all, she’s someone from the countryside; apart from inheriting her biological mother’s looks, what else could she offer?

Is it possible for her to inherit her biological mother’s intelligence as well?

Intelligence and talent heavily rely on nurture and training.

Clarissa excelled in academics and various socialite endeavors! After all, she was trained with heaps of money, while that country girl would be lucky just to attend a regular high school.

Would she really be unable to handle a village girl?

This time, she had just underestimated.

"Mom, I have an idea. I want to invite Summer to attend the awards ceremony with me. At that time, Summer will certainly feel ashamed and realize the significant gap between us."

Stella thought about it and found the idea feasible.

"That’s possible. Not only should you invite her, but we should also involve your father. Let him see that between his two daughters, your worth and prospects far exceed those of Summer!"

The mother and daughter were both excited, eager to see Summer’s look of utter embarrassment.

A country girl with nothing but looks wouldn’t last long in Crestfall.