NOVPUBChapter 1187: 537 Picking Flowers (second update)_2 Chapter 1187: 537 Picking Flowers (second update)_2 Anton Cook turned his head: “But what about Sheila….”
Charlotte Aria spoke in a soft voice: “Mr.
Cook, rest assured, this is the Aria’s residence, the two young friends will be fine.”
Before she left, she glanced at the servant standing at the stone table with his back to everyone: “Take good care of Miss Cook and Mr.
Lewis, understand?”
The man responded affirmatively in a very hoarse voice, and Charlotte didn’t care, turning to lead the others away.
Larisa Dankworth, who had no sense of existence at all, was last in line, pursing her lips and quietly falling back at the corner.
Her target was neither Anton Cook, nor Isaac White, there was no need to waste her time on these people.
—-
The wind and snow fell thick and fast, the world was a vast expanse of white, red lanterns hung under the corridors, reflecting a muted red light onto the white snow, swaying, like someone’s spring dream.
In the sound of the wind and snow, suddenly came a sound of a partridge, which was quickly drowned out by the wailing wind.
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Sheila Cook was suddenly filled with joy as she pointed at a cat on the wall: “There’s a cat, a beautiful cat.”
Edric Lewis asked: “Do you like cats?”
Sheila Cook nodded excitedly: “I once had a cat, but my father gave it away.”
The spotted cat walked lightly on the wall, then suddenly leaped off, heading deep into the May Forest.
Without a second thought, Sheila Cook followed it.
“Wait for me.” Edric Lewis chased after her.
The figure in front of the stone table dusted off the snowflakes from his shoulder.
His simple action was indescribably stylish and elegant.
Then he stepped onto the snow and headed towards the depths of the May Forest.
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After reading the note, Violetta Gartia’s pupils quivered slightly as she looked up without showing any emotion.
“Who gave you this?”
Catherine Liam thought to herself, that maid Vanessa is really resourceful, but she lowered her voice and said: “Do you want to know?
Follow me.”
Violetta Gartia glanced at the people on the main seat, they were all arguing, each with their own thoughts.
Her departure did not attract anyone’s attention.
“Mr.
Gartia, you’re going to be our Aria’s son-in-law, so it’s much easier if I just call you by your first name, Violetta.”
Violetta Gartia absentmindedly hummed in response.
After taking a few steps, he suddenly said, “This is the way to the backyard.”
Catherine Liam said with a cheeky smile: “You’ll find out if you follow me.
What, are you afraid I’ll eat you?
We’re going to be family, so you naturally have unlimited access to the Aria’s property.”
Violetta Gartia pinched the note in his hand and stepped into the backyard.
Catherine Liam led him upstairs, “Although you often come to the Arias, it’s your first time in the backyard, isn’t it?”
Catherine Liam brought him to a room on the second floor, her eyes teasing: “Go in, there’s a surprise waiting for you.”
Violetta Gartia pushed open the door, and as soon as Catherine closed it behind him, she bolted it, “Enjoy, Violetta.
My older sister is already awaiting the wedding feast.”
She chuckled and went downstairs.
Remembering her agreement with Seraphine Moore, Catherine Liam ran to the kitchen, where she saw Loretta directing the staff to serve the dishes, while Peter Aria was standing not far away, listening to the steward’s report.
A small dispute had just arisen in the kitchen.
Two chefs disagreed and nearly came to blows, but they were fortunately stopped by Peter Aria’s timely arrival.
“Loretta.” Catherine Liam approached her.
Loretta acknowledged politely: “Madam.”
Catherine Liam touched her ear, “I’ve lost a gem earring, could you help me find it?”
Loretta frowned: “Madam, I can’t get away right now….”
“There are so many people in the kitchen, they can do without you.
That earring is a token of commitment from Peter, it means a lot to me.
You are the only one who knows every corner of this place, I don’t trust anyone else.”
Loretta was left with no choice: “Madam, do you remember whereabouts you might have dropped the earring?”
After sending her away, Catherine Liam exchanged a glance with Seraphine Moore, strolled out of the kitchen, and headed towards Anika Hall.
“You lot, clear the snow from the stairs in time.
If a VIP falls, none of you could bear the responsibility.” Several servants immediately began to clean the stairs with brooms and mops.
Catherine Liam stood in front of Anika Hall, saw Seraphine Moore come out of the kitchen, and not long after, Peter Aria came running out, holding something in his hand.
Catherine Liam curled her lips; “This maid has some skills indeed.”
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A black shadow, with the sound of a “meow”, quietly fell onto the snowy ground, perfectly concealed by the plum trees.
“Little cat, don’t hide, come out, I’ve already seen you.” Sheila Cook observed her surroundings and said softly.
