NOVPUBChapter 1185: Double Joy (First Watch)_1 Chapter 1185: Double Joy (First Watch)_1 “The last time I saw Vanessa Aria, she was still an infant.
It’s been a tough life for her, fortunately, the bitterness has faded and sweetness has come.
Having such a daughter by her side always, Madam Frost, your blessings are yet to come.” As soon as Virginia Frost finished speaking, there was a moment of silence in the main hall.
Vanessa Aria getting lost as a child was hardly a secret and everyone sympathized with Madam Aria’s desperate longing for her daughter to the point she cried her eyes out.
But bringing it up, scratching open old wounds on such a joyous occasion, wasn’t that a bit out of line?
Madam Aria’s face remained calm, “I accept your well-wishing, Madam, and may you also be blessed.”
Virginia Frost took a sip of tea, squinted her eyes and smiled, “Aunt Elwood, why put on airs with me?
Just call me Virginia.”
“As a noble Madam, it is best to maintain decorum.”
Madam Lewis chimed in, “Ms.
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Aria is benevolent and virtuous, her filial piety is commendable.
She truly stands as a role model among all the other ladies of Lostswa, a testament to Madam Aria’s upbringing.
Perhaps it was her hardships that forged her distinct character.
As they say, blessings and misfortunes are intertwined, the loss of a steed might also be a blessing in disguise.”
Vanessa Aria smiled shyly, “The Madam is being too generous with her compliments.”
Madam Lewis turned her gaze towards Violetta Gartia, “I’ve heard your marriage is soon upon us, I’ll have to shamelessly ask for a cup of celebratory wine.”
Vanessa Aria stole a glance at Violetta Gartia, blushing, “Madam, please don’t joke at my expense.”
Virginia Frost smiled towards Madam Aria, “A girl mustn’t stay single for long, it only leads to worry.”
Loretta whispers something into Peter Aria’s ear, who then says, “Mother, there’re some matters in the kitchen that need addressing, I’ll go and see to them first.
Everyone, please excuse me.”
With that, he turns and leaves.
“Peter,” Vanessa Aria called out as he stepped through the doorway.
Peter Aria didn’t stop walking, a cold smile on his lips, “You still have the face to show up here?”
Vanessa Aria gently brushed back a strand of hair, smiling, “That’s uncalled for, Peter.
This is my home, why shouldn’t I be here?
Look at Madam Lewis and Madam Frost, they seem to like me quite a bit.”
Peter Aria snorted coldly, “He who commits injustice is sure to perish.
You won’t be able to deceive everyone.”
A corner of Vanessa Aria’s mouth lifted, “Since you know, Peter, why not expose me then and there?
I bet you know, nobody would believe you.
Not to mention mother, she can’t stand another blow like this…”
“Shut up,” Peter Aria snarled softly, “Get lost and stay out of my sight.”
Vanessa Aria squinted her eyes, watching Peter Aria’s receding figure, a touch of contempt playing on her lips.
Peter Aria, you brought this upon yourself.
A group of servants passed by Vanessa Aria carrying trays as they entered the main hall, the last one glanced up as their eyes met unintentionally.
Vanessa Aria raised an eyebrow, watching as the person brushed past her and stepped into the main hall.
Underneath the eaves, Vanessa Aria admired the snow-filled sky.
It’s indeed a great day today.
Servants were coming in to change the tea and deliver the refreshments.
These servants were all well trained, carrying out their tasks methodically.
“Madam, your tea.”
Catherine Liam looked up abruptly, her heart almost skipping a beat.
She controlled her heartbeat, steadied herself then slipped out the side door once the servant left.
As expected, that person was standing under the eaves, waiting for her.
“Cousin.”
Catherine Liam looked her up and down, “How did you manage to get in dressed like this?”
“This is the only way to go unnoticed.
So, how do I look, cousin?
Is my disguise convincing?”
Catherine Liam stared at her face, “Who did your makeup?
They’re pretty good.
If it weren’t for your voice, I wouldn’t have recognized you.”
Seraphine Moore checked around before whispering, “Cousin, I’ve already figured out the plan, listen to what I have to say!”
Catherine Liam nodded her head, “Your plan seems good.
However, there’s a girl named Loretta by his side who’s very shrewd.
We’ll need to get rid of her first, or else it won’t be easy.”
“I’m counting on you for that, cousin.”
At this point, there was no turning back.
Catherine Liam reassured her, “Don’t worry, leave Loretta to me.”
“Cousin, I’ll text you when it’s time.
Wait for my message.”
All of a sudden, Catherine Liam asked, “Peter Aria is too clever and won’t be lured in easily.
How are you going to lure him over?”
Seraphine Moore’s lips curled into a slight smile, “I have my ways, cousin.
Just wait for my message.”
Watching Seraphine Moore walk away, Catherine Liam felt an indistinct sensation.
This girl has changed so much and suddenly seems like a completely different person.
However, she didn’t have much time to ponder now.
Looking at the intent of Madam Dankworth, she seemed to be targeting Peter Aria.
Rather than fighting for power with some unknown individual in the future, she might as well arrange for someone she has control over.
One shouldn’t let outsiders reap the benefits, right?
Having made up her mind, Catherine Liam turned around and gasped, “Oh my goodness.” She suddenly clutched her chest, “You almost gave me a heart attack.”
“Have you committed a guilty act, sister-in-law?” Vanessa Aria teased with a light laugh.
Catherine Liam glared at her: “What guilty act?
Don’t just make unjust accusations.”
“It’s quite a lot for you to bear, sister-in-law, worrying so much over my second brother’s marriage.
Let me thank you on his behalf.”
Catherine Liam couldn’t quite grasp her attitude.
Would she still think kindly of Peter Aria after he had just undermined her?
“Sister-in-law, you know, by the time I returned, my second brother had already gone abroad.
We are siblings in name but not at heart, otherwise, my second brother wouldn’t have just now!.” Vanessa Aria showed a somewhat troubled expression.
Catherine Liam comforted, “Your second brother is just too straightforward.
He’ll eventually recognize your good intentions because you’re his sister.”
“Perhaps when my second brother gets married, he’ll learn to appreciate people.”
Catherine Liam didn’t dwell on it too much, wondering what kind of grudges can there be between sibling after all.
“Sister-in-law, I had a fight with Violetta Gartia a few days ago.
He is still mad at me.
I want to apologize to him in person.”
Vanessa Aria handed her a note, “Can you deliver this note to him for me?
He probably won’t want to see me.
But please, don’t let him know I’m the one who wants to see him.
Once he sees this note, he’ll most definitely show up.”
Catherine Liam held the note, chuckling, “You two lovebirds sure enjoy playing these games.
Okay, I’ll help you.”
“Thank you so much, sister-in-law.”
Vanessa Aria whispered into Catherine Liam’s ear, “Sister-in-law, you might as well see this through.
Please bring Violetta Gartia to my room.
I must properly coax him until he cheers up!”
Catherine Liam nodded with a knowing expression.
When it comes to adult relationships, some things were left better understood than said.
“If you help me, sister-in-law, I’ll also do what I can for the second brother.
You understand that your cousin’s status won’t pass my mother’s approval, but if I were to persuade her, it might turn out differently.”
The wind, laden with flurries of snow, blew beneath the eaves.
Catherine Liam couldn’t help but shiver, uncertain whether it was due to the cold.
Catherine Liam curled up a smile, “It seems our Aria family is about to receive dual blessings.”
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On the other side, Sheila Cook ran straight into the May Forest as soon as she left the hall.
The servants at home were very diligent, they had cleared the snow in the courtyard early on, never letting her play in it.
Finally given the opportunity, Sheila Cook became as cheerful as a bird returning to the forest, frolicking here and there, happily.
She molded a snowball and threw it at Edric Lewis, who was catching up.
Edric Lewis didn’t get upset either.
He laughed joyfully as he threw snowballs back at her.
The two happily engaged in a snowball fight.
Anton Cook caught up to them and seeing this scene, he shook his head with a smile.
“The young girl is very cute,” Charlotte Aria approached and commented.
Anton Cook leaned against a plum tree.
Tall and lanky, handsome of face, the fluttering snowflakes landed on his brows and the corners of his eyes, giving the young man a somewhat blurred aura of remoteness.
Charlotte Aria quietly scrutinised the youth before her.
She and Anton Cook grew up in the same large courtyard.
After the Aria family moved out of the Cusmond Court, their intersections with the Cooks ceased.
To some extent, she and Anton Cook could be considered childhood friends.
She never thought that something would happen between them in this life.
He became a star later, and Charlotte Aria just scoffed.
A prince, lowering himself to entertain the masses in the entertainment industry, she looked down on him from the bottom of her heart. 𝑛𝘰𝑣𝑝𝑢𝑏.𝘤𝑜𝘮
Then she would hear from Stella White about many things related to him.
He had become a singer, won many awards, and became a top-tier trend in the music field.
He had countless fans, and at a young age had already reached the peak of the entertainment industry.
But all of that had nothing to do with her.
Only after learning her father’s intentions did she look squarely at the young man before her.
Whether in terms of status or appearance and talent, among the many young talents in Lostswa, only Anton Cook was worthy of her.
Everyone in the entertainment circle knew, he loved Aubree Groove.
Then, what if the young man who was chasing Aubree Groove, one day stopped running and turned to another embrace?
I wonder if that person, would feel heartache then?
A secret sense of satisfaction began to rise in Charlotte Aria’s heart, and she couldn’t wait for that day to come.
