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Pursuing Her Chapter 43
Chapter 43 Conference
That Friday night, the Lombard family returned to the Lombard residence for dinner with
William. William sat at the head of the table as a dozen of them took their seats. Although Williamwas over seventy years old, the aura he had amassed over the years since he became anentrepreneur was still strong.”Tristan, I've heard that you're rather conspicuous recently."Tristan putdown his wine glass and replied, “Dad, since you've handed over Lombard Group to me, I'll handleeverything. You can put your mind at ease and enjoy gardening at home.” Tristan, how can you talkto Dad like that?” William's eldest son, Lincoln, chided Tristan for disrespecting their agedfather."That's right, Tristan. Dad wanted to remind you for your own good. Others won't let you offthe hook once you harm their interests.” Soon, William's second oldest, Sarah, chimed in.“Sarah, Iknow what I'm doing. Don't worry about me. Tristan was confident and had made the necessarypreparations for the drastic action.”Sarah, how are things going between you and that brat from theQuigley family? You're not getting any younger. If he's not okay, you—""Dad, please don't botheryourself with this matter.” Sarah felt a little frustrated once William brought it up.“Do you guys thinkI want to poke my nose into your business? I'm worried about all of you!"“Grandpa, I'm well-behaved!” Ysabelle interrupted after she had been eating quietly for some time. William put on asmile when he saw his beloved granddaughter.”You're right. You're such a good girl.”’Grandpa, Ihave a friend in Jipsdale Premier High. I'll bring her here on my birthday. I'm sure you'll be fond ofher.”"Sure.”“By the way, the parent-teacher conference will be held next Monday. Dad, will you begoing?”“Monday? I'll be in Mapleton that day. Let Uncle Tristan go on my behalf."“Uncle Tristan? Areyou free to join the conference?” Ysabelle thought Tristan was busier.”Okay.” Much to her surprise,Tristan agreed After dinner, Tristan was chatting with Sarah in the greenhouse.”Sarah, Juan isn't theright man for you.” Among the siblings, Tristan and Sarah were the closest to each other.Sarah puton a wry smile once Tristan finished." Tristan, sometimes you replace yourself unable to do anythingwhen you've fallen for someone.”As if I don't know what kind of a person Juan is. Despite that, Ican't control my heart.” don't want to see you get hurt.” Tristan could settle everything for Sarahexcept for this.”All right. Don't be bothered by my business. People are saying that you've beenquite close with a young lady lately. Why didn’t you tell me? Let me evaluate her for you!""Who saids0?"“So it's true? Bring her home someday. I'm eager to meet her."“Sure, but don't let Dad know.”Since William was bad-tempered, Tristan didn’t want Sophie to get hurt.”l understand. Dad is indeedbad-tempered.”"On Monday morning, Ysabelle came up to Sophie once Sophie arrived inclass."Soph, which of your family member will come to the parent-teacher conference thisevening?"“No one.” Since Josiah was getting on in the years, Sophie didn’t want him to be troubledby the trivial matter. As for Yale and Charmaine, she hadn't told them about the event.”l see. Myuncle will be coming later. I'll ask him to bring Felix along to help you.””No need for that.”"Noworries." There's really no need for that.""Soph, you're my friend. My uncle is also youruncle.”Sophie was rendered speechless.At noon, Tristan and Felix came to Wisteria Apartments tohave lunch with Sophie and Ysabelle.Sophie’s and Ysabelle's lips twitched when they saw thedressed-up men.It's merely a parent-teacher conference. Do they have to dress up like this?"What'swrong? Ysabelle, do you want to rate my outfit today?"Ysabelle sat on the couch and replied, “Mygod. Others might think you're going to attend an award-giving ceremony!"“Don’t I lookgood?“Tristan had faith in his appearance, for he was known to be a handsome guy.Sophie didn'tsay a word. She knew that Tristan would remain handsome and eye-catching even if he wore someordinary clothes from the thrift store.”Mr. Northley, thank you for acting as my parent.”Felix rubbedthe back of his head awkwardly.Didn't Mr. Tristan tell her I'll act as Ysabelle's parent? Her parent willbe Mr. Tristan!After a while, it came to Felix's mind that Tristan would probably act as Sophie's futurehusband.Since Tristan didn't reveal it, Felix certainly wouldn't say a word about it."You're welcome. Idon't have much work to do today anyway.”“Sophie, you don't have to thank him. I asked UncleTristan to bring him along.”Ysabelle, do you have a problem with me recently?"Ysabelle scoffed atthat but didn't utter a word in response.”All right. Come and have lunch already.” Just then, Tristaninterrupted and stopped their nonsense.At two o'clock in the afternoon, the driver drove Charmaineand Willow to Jipsdale Premier High. Since the parent-teacher conference was being held today, nocars were allowed to enter the building.Hence, the driver stopped at the entrance for Charmaineand Willow to get out of the car.Since the students of Jipsdale Premier High came from wealthy orprominent families, the entrance was packed with many luxury cars.Even the Tanner family's carwasn't the best one.”Willow, you have to get close to the Laird family. It's the only way that theTanner family can prosper.” Oftentimes, humans would not feel satisfied with what they alreadyhad.”"Mom, I understand.”"Willow was a well-known student in Jipsdale Premier High, for she wasalways among the top three students in her grade.As they headed toward the classroom, manyparents who knew Charmaine came and commended Willow for being beautiful and clever.At thatmoment, Charmaine thought she had made the right choice. Willow is the one who can bring megreat honor.Meanwhile, Willow was also pleased at their praises.Yes, I should always be in thelimelight. No matter how excellent Sophie is, no one will care about her because of herembarrassing past.Just then, a white Porsche Cayenne pulled over at the entrance of JipsdalePremier High.The well-dressed Felix hopped out and quickly opened the door for Ysabelle.The nextmoment, a silver Lamborghini stopped right behind the Porsche Cayenne. After the driver openedthe door, Tristan and Sophie got out of it.As both were good-looking, the people around began tostop and stare at them.Some young girls even screamed in excitement. My god! Are these moviesstars here for filming?Hearing the commotion, Charmaine and Willow also stopped walking andturned around.Charmaine’s expression turned grim once she saw Sophie.”Let's go.” Charmainegrabbed Willow's wrist to continue walking. She couldn't tolerate the thought that people wouldridicule her because of Sophie. After all, she always treated Sophie as a disgrace.In the meantime,Charmaine’s reaction sparked joy in Willow's heart.Just as I thought, Sophie has become anembarrassment. No matter how hard she tries to prove herself, she will always be a nobody in theTanner family!”Soph, don't be sad. You still have me.” Noticing Willow and Charmaine’s disdainfulreaction, Ysabelle quickly held Sophie's arm.
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