“Mom, is this Dad’s decision? Why didn’t he discuss it with me beforehand?”

“Didn’t you also act on your own?” Angela retorted. This incident almost scared her out of her wits. Her daughter not only tampered with the system’s name list but also lied to them about taking care of her grandmother, only to secretly intern at the Vice President’s Residence.

“Mom, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have done what I did, Shirley apologized.

“Alright, let’s put this behind us. Luckily, Mr. Flintstone didn’t hold you responsible, or else you’d be in trouble.” Angela also breathed a sight of relief, knowing her daughter had been too reckless. If Zacharias had pursued the matter, it wouldn’t have been easy for Shirley to avoid punishment.

Hearing that, Shirley felt her heart skip a beat and realized she had made a huge mistake. “Mom, you and Dad can rest assured. I will do my best while interning here.”

She dared not ask for more and hoped working hard during her internship could appease her parents,

“Also, watch your temper when you’re with Mr. Flintstone. That is not your home.” Angela reminded her daughter.

“I understand.”

that you can do anything you want because of your father and great-uncle’s status. You

her heart tremble. Indeed, she had thrown several tantrums before Zacharias, and now that her mother brought it up, it seemed like she didn’t know

her mother, Shirley changed into her uniform and pulled the door open. When she returned downstairs, she sternly spoke to the man who was watching the TV on the

the meantime, Zacharias thought she was acting strange today, but

raised a brow,

clock.” Shirley carried out the

to give away his true emotions, but he managed to hold back his smile. “Very well. I look forward to seeing how you’ll perform

When he glanced at it, he informed her, “It’s your

hand behind her back, saying nothing. Meanwhile, Zacharias warmly answered the call. “Hey,

urgent came up, and I must return to the military base. I’ll treat you

day,” Zacharias replied. Richard didn’t mention his daughter and ended the call, so Zacharias turned to Shirley and told her, “Your dad has something urgent

Dad might not have something urgent to do. He just wants to avoid this meal! He doesn’t

Zacharias noticed it was about time for lunch, so

frowned. “It’s inappropriate for me to have a meal

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