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

their wits alone. No wonder when Petra and Grayson suggested that I leave Theo, it looked like they were talking

you think that I'm too conniving?" Matthew asked

the one who’s too simple-minded." I smiled bitterly. "Looks like I have a lot more

smiled as he nodded. "If you're willing,

of using them to go against Grayson." I really did like them a lot. People who were kind to me with

say it." Matthew's face was filled with helplessness." Grayson Louis is no saint. If you let Carlson know now that you want to go against Grayson, he'd raise

I heard Matthew finish what he wanted to say, I felt a lot better. Now, I had to work hard to

t o fulfill his duties as a host. He

was about to go look for Jeshua when Petra approached

can

toward me.” There was unusual kindness

not, but I knew I did not want to engage in further conversation with her. "You're overthinking,

said, "I really do like you since you're exactly like me when I was younger. It's hard for