Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

Chapter 52

After a while, they arrived at Grand Manor

The three of them got out of the taxi, with Sherri and Natalie sitting in the backseat while Edward took the passenger seat.

After paying the fare, Natalie went to the trunk to retrieve the luggage but was stopped by a slender hand. Tll do it. It’s a bit heavy.”

In fact. Edward had more than just one suitcase. He had several boxes, but he had asked Kyle to send them home. This particular suitcase contained gifts for the two girls. It was a bit large and held some valuable items. Edward wanted to give the gifts himself.

Sherri walked up to the reception desk and presented her reservation confirmation message to the staff.

Shortly after, an employee guided them to a private dining room on the 8th floor.

“Edward, you’re back!” a woman exclaimed when she saw Edward. There was a hint of surprise in her tone.

Edward didn’t show much expression and politely exchanged greetings with the woman. “Yes, I just returned today.”

Natalie observed the woman for a moment. She noticed the woman’s designer clothing, immaculate makeup, and even the intricate patterns on her nails.

While Natalie didn’t know who she was, judging by her attire and manner of speaking, as well as her acquaintance with the Landor family, she was undoubtedly an heiress from a wealthy family.

From the tone of their greeting, it was evident that they were familiar with each other.

Natalie wasn’t materialistic and didn’t have a preference for designer brands. However, she had Sherri as her best friend, who happened to have a strong affinity for luxury handbags, clothes, and watches.

Her explanation was, “I’m just an ordinary person.”

Being exposed to it frequently gradually influenced her taste and perception.

It was similar to how someone could become knowledgeable in a particular field after being exposed to it for a long time.

Mia shifted her gaze to Sherri and Natalie. “Sherri, long time no see. I just came back a few days ago and have been busy, so I didn’t get a chance to meet up with you. Let’s have afternoon tea together sometime.”

Sherri replied. “I’ve been quite busy too.” She was indeed busy and didn’t lie, but Mia perceived it as an excuse.

Mia continued to smile and displayed her impeccable manners as a heiress. “I saw that you even went live recently. That’s impressive. My parents praised you.”

disdained Natalie for going out without makeup, what audacity. Nevertheless, she maintained

her, but she didn’t want to bother with someone she didn’t know. Moreover, she could. sense the disdainful look in Mia’s eyes, indicating that they would have no interaction

the plane, so

long time since we hung out together.

heiress, sat gracefully next to the relaxed man. “Guess who I

chair, smoking, and didn’t bother to answer. Frank followed suit, sharing the

it?” After all,

by Mia. Hackett’s uncle, who happened to be Mia’s father, recently used some connections to purchase a piece of land in Athana. Coincidentally, the officials of Athana wanted to develop that area into a commercial street and amusement park, involving a wide range of plans. Trevon wanted to secure the project and work on it with Frank Unfortunately, one-third of the land was purchased by Mia’s father. So today, he sent Mia for the negotiation instead of showing up himself. His implication was clear. He

was just a tool.

eating,

He said he just arrived.

respond to her

mind his temperament. She understood that he held grudges after eight years apart, but she was confident they could reconcile and start anew.

piqued Hackett’s curiosity. “Oh, Edward is back? I should go and meet him. Trevon, you’ve been at odds with him for so many years. Isn’t it time to reconcile?

business overlapped with the Landor family’s in many areas, leading to a longstanding rivalry between them. They

surface, they maintained courtesy.

were far from courteous to each other

but it had been several days since he tasted Natalie’s cooking. Feeling a

finish eating. I have

bit embarrassed and wanted to refuse, but when the suitcase was opened, she was shocked deep down. Edward always knew what she liked. “Edward, how

her own gift. She then exclaimed, “Damn, you managed to

adored

obsession with her coveted helmet, Edward handed her a pair of limited-edition boxing gloves and sportswear.

about to say that they

giving gifts to his sister. Why would you burden yourself with

obediently responded with a simple “Okay”

rummaging through the suitcase. “Everything in the suitcase is for you. Stop searching and take it all,

seeing the contents left in the suitcase, Sherri fell silent. Her face was filled with exasperation. Not because she didn’t like them, but because she felt her brother didn’t put much thought into the gifts. The items in the suitcase were all things she liked. “Edward, can you be more thoughtful with my gifts? Look, they are all bags, perfumes, and cosmetics.” Edward looked at

and admitted that she didn’t have

interested in cars since

my watch? Why didn’t you buy

Kyle send it home. You get