Chapter 104 The Engagement Ceremony on the Weekend
After Susanna returned home, Madison and Aviana showed concern for her well-being when they heard she had fainted due to malnutrition. Madison even prepared Silverpeak Innovations soup to supplement her nutrition.
Susanna actually didn't like this type of soup, but now, for the sake of the child in her belly, she had to drink some.
She sat on the sofa to rest and glanced at Aviana."Where's Edward?"
"Edward went out to handle work. After all, there are also departments of G.Z. Real Estate Group here, so he went to visit his friends there."
"I see, that's good. Thanks to Edward's friend's help that I was able to buy this house last time. How about inviting him for dinner?"
Aviana coughed. "No need, Edward has already repaid the favor, so we don't need to."
Susanna didn't press further.
Aviana sighed in relief, thinking it was fortunate that Susanna didn't inquire further, as she wouldn't know who to find to play along.
In the evening, Edward returned home on time for dinner. His first words upon seeing Susanna made her frown. "Susanna, you need to eat better from now on. Look how thin you've become."
Susanna's mouth twitched in helpless. In fact, she had gained some weight now, but he hadn't even noticed.
Edward continued, "Susanna, you don't need to worry about the compensation from the government. This time, I found a friend who works in the construction industry. He can help by privately signing the government compensation contract for you. You don't need to bother with your foster parents. Even if they make a fuss, it won't matter."
When he went out in the afternoon, he had already had a friendly discussion with the boss of that construction company, who agreed to help.
Susanna was overjoyed. "That's great, Edward. Your friend has been so helpful. How about inviting him for dinner?"
Edward froze. How could he tell his sister that the friend was actually himself?
He quickly shook his head, "No need, I already had lunch with that friend."
Alright, Susanna didn't say anything more.
That night, as she lay in bed, touching her belly. It was grateful that her baby is safe.
The next day, Susanna went to work at the studio as usual.
As soon as she arrived at her desk, she saw a bouquet of roses on it, without any note.
Susanna asked curiously, "Is this flower placed here by mistake?"
A colleague smirked, "No, it's specifically for you. How happy you are."
Susanna sneezed at the flowers and rubbed her nose. "Do you know who sent these flowers?"
"We have no idea. Why don't you guess?"
Seeing her colleagues' expressions, Susanna guessed who had sent the flowers.
Dick came out and handed her a box of cod, proving the suspicion. "Susanna, I heard it’s good to supplement your nutrition. You fainted last time due to low blood sugar, so try this for nutrition."
Susanna forced a smile. "No, thank you."
Other colleagues chimed in, "Susanna, just accept it. Dick asked everyone before deciding to buy cod for you."
"Yeah, Susanna, you should really try it. It's good for your health."
Dick placed the cod on her desk. "Remember to eat it. I have to go back to work now."
Watching Dick leave, Susanna sighed quietly. She could tell he was interested in her, but she wasn't considering matters of the heart at the moment.
In the afternoon, she went to the school to submit some work and then went out shopping with her good friend Flandre. It had been a while since they had hung out together.
Flandre was excited. "Susanna, I heard the government compensated you. You're going to be a rich lady in the future. I'm happy for you genuinely!"
"Thank you. I didn't expect the government to compensate, but the amount isn't significant."
As they entered the mall, Susanna received a call from Dick. "Susanna, where are you? You are not in the office."
"I'm out shopping with my good friend."
"Ah, let's have dinner together tonight, bring your friend along."
Susanna hesitated. "I have to go home for dinner tonight. Edward and Aviana are coming over from Novaria."
After she said that, Dick didn't mention dinner again.
After hanging up, Flandre, full of curiosity, said, "He invited you to dinner, why didn't you go? Don't worry, I won't interfere."
"Flandre, you know I've been married before. Dick won't accept a divorced woman."
Moreover, she was currently pregnant with her ex-husband's child, and no man would accept a woman in that situation.
"Susanna, you're too honest. Dick is really nice, and he's successful in business. You should consider it. Anyway, let's go get nails done. There's a new famous salon opened."
"Flandre, I'll pass on the nails. I've been sensitive to the smell lately."
As a pregnant woman, getting her nails done wasn't suitable.
After they sat down at the nail salon, a strong scent of perfume wafted over from the next table, unpleasant to the senses.
Susanna covered her nose and turned around, seeing a familiar figure. She remarked that it was rare to encounter someone who sprayed such heavy perfume.
To their surprise, they had run into Elaine here!
Elaine walked over in high heels, saying haughtily, "Susanna, do you know how much it costs to get your nails done here? Don’t waste your money on such fancy stuff if you don’t have any money. It's not suitable for you."
Flandre, with a fiery temper, retorted, "Only someone with such a narrow-minded view would think getting your nails done is luxurious. And yes, only new money with such a strong and cheap perfume would think so."
"Who are you calling new money? I, the Miss of the Abbott family, how could I be considered nouveau riche? Only people like you, poor and destitute, would afford to come here with discount coupons. My perfume is a luxury brand, which worth more than your annual living expenses."
Susanna chuckled sarcastically, "You should save money since your credit card has been cut off. Emphasizing your wealth here will be ridiculous if you end up not being able to pay the bill."
Elaine said in high-pitched with anger, "It's all because of you!"
Elaine couldn't contain her temper referred to this matter. She rolled her eyes and continued, "But Aviana and Erica gave me a credit card to spend as I please. After all, Erica, as the Miss of the Jones family, being adored by her grandmother deeply, has quite a dowry and a substantial inheritance. Unlike you, fantasizing about marrying into a wealthy family with nothing!"
Flandre laughed, "I thought it all was your money, which turns out it isn't. Why are you so happy talking about someone else's money?"
Elaine was taken aback and looked back at Susanna. "You must be jealous when their engagement ceremony would hold in this weekend, with Erica's brothers presence, right?"
