Substitute Marriage: Reborn As The Top Big-Shot
/ Substitute Marriage: Reborn As The Top Big-Shot Chapter 1278
Chapter 1278: 357: Pride of Heaven's Daughter! _2 Chapter 1278: 357: Pride of Heaven's Daughter! _2 Rosalind Rohr continued, “I just had a chat with mother, and now I'm prepared to return home. Your ginseng soup smells incredibly good with the lid on, sister-in-law. I knew I should have also made some to bring for Mother to boost her health.”
But who could deny her a good daughter?
Even without the ginseng soup, Lady Thompson still adored them.
Ava Kamani heard the subtle implication in Rosalind's words but didn't say much, just responded, “It's the thought that counts, whether you make the ginseng soup or not!”
“Sister-in-law, I will take my leave now.”
Ava Kamani nodded, “Hmm.”
The moment the two turned around, they dropped all pretenses.
Ava Kamani's face was filled with disdain.
Rosalind, on the other hand, was smug.
When she first married into the Thompson Clan, Ava Kamani won praise by giving birth to the legitimate first grandchild, basking in glory for a while.
And her?
Not only was she unrecognized by Lady Thompson, but she also bore a daughter.
Ava Kamani and her other sister-in-law, Zoe Fedener, must have laughed at her in private countless times.
Until Thompson, at the age of six, exhibited extraordinary talent in academics and later helped Lady Thompson solve a crucial plan. Her esteem rose like a long-lost treasure.
Turns out, she also had such an exceptional granddaughter.
Thompson was like a pearl in the dust.
Ava Kamani arrived at Lady Thompson's door, composed her smile, and knocked.
Just at the right pace.
“Who is it?” A moment later, Lady Thompson's voice came from the inside.
“Mother, it's me.” Ava Kamani spoke softly.
“Come in.”
Ava Kamani pushed the door and entered.
Lady Thompson sat at her desk. Despite her age, her spirit was strong, especially her eyes, bright as torches, demanding one's respect.
It was an aura.
An aura not found in ordinary people.
“What is it?” Noticing Ava Kamani's arrival, Lady Thompson put down her pen.
Ava Kamani immediately placed the ginseng soup in front of Lady Thompson, “Mother, here is the ginseng soup I made for you. Please drink it while it is hot.”
“It's so hot today, you're considerate.”
Ava Kamani lowered her head, “It's the least I can do.”
So what if Rosalind had a good daughter?
As the saying goes, your daughter must be married off.
Lady Thompson may be old, but she isn't senile.
Even with minimal thought, she wouldn't leave the massive Thompson Clan to an outsider.
Without Thompson, there were only two successor options left for Mrs. Thompson.
Her son Caleb Thompson and the child from the second family, Elijah Thompson.
The names she chose for the grandchildren showed her attention to them.
She named her grandsons as Pine and Cypress, which symbolize longevity.
But her granddaughter was named Thompson.
Thompson is pronounced similarly to 'soft' in Chinese.
Knowing the feminine nature to be weak, one could easily tell that Mrs. Thompson always underestimated Thompson.
Rosalind won't enjoy her satisfaction forever.
Wait and see.
Someday, Rosalind will have to tread carefully.
Mulling over this, Ava Kamani narrowed her eyes.
Lady Thompson took a sip of the soup, “I haven't seen Regan recently, how is he?”
“Regan is doing well, Mother, don't worry,” Ava Kamani continued, “I just talked to him yesterday. He said once he finishes his work there, he would be back in a few days.”
“Good.” Lady Thompson nodded.
Lady Thompson finished the soup, and Ava Kamani collected the empty bowl, “Mother, you may continue with your work, I'm leaving.”
“Go ahead.”
Ava Kamani carried the bowl and turned to leave.
Watching her eldest daughter-in-law's retreating figure, Lady Thompson squinted.
She knew full well the intentions of her three daughter-in-laws.
They all were vying for power.
If she could, she wished to pass the control of the Thompson clan to her grandsons.
What a pity.
Both were like clay, easily molding but not able to hold against pressures. Lady Thompson clearly knew that only in Thompson's hands could the Thompson clan achieve greatness.
As Ava Kamani just stepped out of Lady Thompson's courtyard, Zoe Fedener arrived.
Seeing Ava Kamani, Zoe Fedener laughed, “I seem to be inopportune, what delicacy did you bring for Mother, sister-in-law?”
“What delicacy? I just brought some ginseng soup.” Ava Kamani responded.
These sister-in-laws each harbored their intentions.
But their goal was the same.
And with that, Ava Kamani continued, “Rosalind had just left when I arrived. And you came right after I stepped out of Mother's room.”
This was her hint to Zoe Fedener.
Elijah's real competitors were not them, but Regan, Rosalind, and Thompson.
Upon hearing this, Zoe Fedener narrowed her eyes. Just like Ava Kamani, she had never seen Thompson as a rival.
Chapter end
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