The Woman From Hell

Chapter 355

"I was never dumb to begin with, okay?" I rolled my eyes at Matthew.

"You probably don’t know this..." Matthew pointed to Yvonne, who was not too far away. "Mrs. Schuman really wants a daughter, but her health doesn't allow her to bear more children after her two sons. That became her deepest regret in life. Grandpa told me there were rumors that her desire to have a daughter was so strong that she nearly drove herself mad. She even resorted to believing in superstitions to conceive a daughter."

I made a face. "So the purpose of you bringing me to this banquet today was so that Yvonne Schuman would take me in as her goddaughter."

"Of course." Matthew raised his eyebrow. "This was the most valuable thing that could happen to you if you came to the banquet."

I hesitated before I finally asked, “Did Grandpa know about this too?"

Matthew put down his glass and chuckled. "Why did you think Grandpa suggested Petra take you in as her goddaughter? He doesn’t even like that woman."

Suddenly, I felt like my IQ was not high enough. I

power could really be capable of having someone wrapped around their fingertips with just their wits alone. No wonder when Petra

you think that I'm too conniving?"

"Looks like I

smiled as he nodded. "If

able to bear the thought of using them to go against Grayson." I really did like them a lot. People who were kind to me with no ulterior motives were the kind of people who could easily gain my affection. They were also the kind of people I would

that you want to go against Grayson, he'd raise both his hands in agreement with you. Grayson’s been a thorn in his flesh for far too long now. It's just unfortunate that he never had enough evidence against Grayson, so he couldn't do anything about it."

I felt a

did not converse for long since Matthew still had t o fulfill his duties as a host. He left my side after he

to go

turned cold. "How can I

hostile toward me.” There was

was genuine or not, but I knew I did not want to engage in further conversation with her. "You're overthinking, President White. Why would I be hostile toward you for no apparent

you since you're exactly like me when I was younger. It's hard for me to not like you. Besides, you