NOVPUBChapter 891: 434 Retreat_1 Chapter 891: 434 Retreat_1 Silvia Hayes heard that her cousin and Ricky Wood were back.
She immediately brought Guele Rinto to see her cousin, asking her mother to personally apologize to Ricky Wood.
After all, during their last gathering here, her mother had fallen out with Ricky Wood.
If her mother still wanted to use the power of The Rintos, she would have to apologize personally.
Fortunately, even though Guele Rinto was initially unwilling, she eventually understood the stakes. 𝚗o𝚟pub.𝚌𝚘𝚖
It mattered little how much face she was saving; what mattered the most was surviving, but with dignity.
Silvia Hayes took a deep breath, forcing out a smile on her face.
...
Guele Rinto stared at Aubree Groove’s face, her brows grew more furrowed by the moment.
Her fingernails secretly dug into the palm of her hand as she lowered her head to hide the disgust in her eyes.
Those eyes reminded her too much of that despicable person.
At this moment, a doubt crawled into her heart.
Could it be!?
Aubree Groove put down her teacup and smiled, “The Plum Blossoms of the Four Seasons Villa are known far and wide.
It’s a pity to cherish the beauty alone.
Therefore, I’m planning to host a Plum Blossom Banquet at the Villa next week.
It will be the first banquet I host since returning to The Rintos.
I hope big sister and Silvia can join me.”
Guele Rinto was lost in thought and didn’t notice.
Silvia Hayes wrinkled her brow at Aubree’s words.
She wanted to host a banquet?
In the socialite circles of Pethkids, banquets were a platform to maintain interests and relationships.
Every year, wealthy families would host a few banquets or cocktail parties.
But The Rintos had never hosted one.
First, because The Rintos held a unique status.
Even if they hosted a banquet, no one would dare to attend.
Second, The Rintos were not the type to host such events.
As their leader, Agave Rinto was particularly not fond of them.
Now, Aubree Groove wanted to host a banquet?
A Family Banquet?
Silvia Hayes suppressed a smirk.
Was she so eager to announce her status as Mistress Rinto to the world?
“You’re now Mistress of The Rintos.
Who wouldn’t show respect?
Even if they don’t respect you, they would respect the Rintos family or our cousin.
So, there’s no need to worry.”
Silvia Hayes’s tone was sarcastic.
“Cousin.” The door of the study room opened.
Ricky Wood and Agave Rinto came out one after another.
Silvia Hayes quickly stood up.
Agave Rinto merely nodded without expression.
Guele stayed where she was without moving, apparently lost in her thoughts.
Silvia Hayes quietly tugged at Guele’s sleeve.
Guele, jolted from her thoughts, was very annoyed, “You little imp, I’m just about to!”
But when she raised her head and saw Agave Rinto, Guele shivered and quickly stood up.
“Oh, Agave.
I came here today for two reasons.
First, to see you.
Second, to apologize to Master Wood.
That incident last time!I was fooled by that villain Birch Cliff.
I didn’t purposely target Master Wood,” She said.
Ricky Wood glanced at Agave Rinto and responded coldly, “That incident happened a while ago.
It’s surprising that Miss Rinto still remembers.
But I do remember you ardently claiming that Master McKay was the scourge of The Rintos family.
I wonder if Miss Rinto remembers saying that?”
Agave walked to the main seat and sat down.
He didn’t say anything, but his presence was hard to ignore.
Guele paled; this Ricky Wood was obviously one to hold a grudge.
“I! I was instigated by that villain Birch Cliff.
It wasn’t my intention.
Agave, I am your real Auntie.
How could I ever want to harm you?
I was confused for a while and shouldn’t have listened to his provocation.
Auntie knows she was wrong.
Please, forgive Auntie this one time,” Guele said, softening her tone.
Silvia Hayes also chimed in.
“Cousin, mom really knows she was wrong.
You know how she is, naive and soft-hearted.
Birch Cliff exploited her weakness and devised such a wicked scheme, hoping to destroy our family from within.
We mustn’t fall for this trick,” she said.
“‘When the cat’s away, the mice will play.’ Auntie, I’m very disappointed in you.” A low, indifferent voice came from the head of the table.
Guele’s heart tightened and she glanced at Silvia Hayes in panic.
Silvia Hayes tried to reassure her with her eyes, indicating that Guele should play the emotional card.
Guele’s eyes reddened; she started to recall past events.
She spoke about how she had helped him in the past, how without her support, Agave wouldn’t have been able to stabilize his position as the head of the family, about the deep bond between her and Barton Rinto, and how if Barton was still around, he wouldn’t have borne to see her being wronged…
She went on for about ten minutes; throughout her speech, the entire room remained quiet, only her voice filled the silence.
By the end of it, even Guele felt awkward and couldn’t cry anymore.
“Agave, I’m your real Auntie.
Blood is thicker than water.
How could you treat me like this?
Besides, who doesn’t make mistakes?
Even the ancients say that those who can correct their mistakes are the greatest.
Can’t you give me another chance?”
