Substitute Marriage: Reborn As The Top Big-Shot
/ Substitute Marriage: Reborn As The Top Big-Shot Chapter 1754
Chapter 1754: 424: The Green Tea among Green Teas_4 Chapter 1754: 424: The Green Tea among Green Teas_4 The distinct snowflakes vanished the moment they touched the skin.
What a pity.
Christina Armstrong never did get to see the first snowfall of the year.
Isla Astir sighed.
“Knock, knock, knock-”
Just then, a knocking sound carried through the air.
Isla Astir walked over to open the door.
It was Liam Webster and Eva Webster.
“Cousin, second cousin.”
Liam Webster nodded, “Isla.”
Eva Webster, clinging to Isla Astir's arm, said, “Isla, my brother said he's staying here tonight. We'll go back together in the evening.”
Eva Webster had no intention of staying in this haunted place.
It was terribly ominous.
Besides, as an idealist, she always felt Christina Armstrong's spirit was still lingering.
The moment she stepped into this building, Eva Webster felt a chill throughout her body.
Isla Astir continued, “Second cousin, I'm staying here tonight too. Why don't you take a cab home?”
Upon hearing this, Eva Webster narrowed her eyes.
Knowing Isla Astir as she did, there was no way Isla would voluntarily stay overnight here.
It must have been Olivia Armstrong who insisted.
She had wanted to use this opportunity to stay at the Astir family home with Isla, to talk about Mandel Thompson and possibly even meet him.
After all, Mandel Thompson would find every excuse to visit Isla Astir during the winter break once he knew she was at the Astir family home.
Eva Webster was confident that she could win Mandel Thompson over.
But unexpectedly, just like Liam Webster, she was planning to stay here!
Hearing this, Liam Webster looked at Isla Astir, a hint of surprise in his eyes.
He hadn't expected Isla Astir would stay.
Eva Webster then said, “Isla, aren't you scared? Maybe we should go back instead?”
“Among relatives, there's nothing to fear,” Isla Astir replied. “If you're scared, second cousin, you can go first. It's getting dark soon.”
Upon hearing this, Windy Armstrong nodded, “Isla's right, Eva, you go ahead.”
Eva Webster was speechless.
What did Isla Astir's statement mean?
Was she mocking her cowardice or insinuating her guilt?
Every word felt barbed.
Such a hypocrite!
Absolutely revolting!
However, Eva Webster didn't show her displeasure, instead forcing out a couple of tears, “Isla's right, we're all sisters here, there's nothing to be afraid of. Mom, I'll stay here tonight too!”
Windy Armstrong looked at Eva Webster, her eyes filled with surprise, “You're staying too?”
Eva Webster nodded.
Windy Armstrong didn't say much else, simply responding, “Alright then, as long as you aren't scared.”
On the seventh night after a death, no matter how cold it got, the doors had to remain open.
Every household had their door gods.
Once the door was closed, spirits couldn't enter.
As the darkness deepened.
Eva Webster grew more frightened, her relationship with Christina Armstrong was nothing special.
She was a top student; Christina Armstrong was just a factory worker. They had nothing in common.
“Every debt has its debtor, I did you no wrong, don't haunt me!” Eva Webster gripped Isla Astir's arm tightly, silently hoping that Christina Armstrong's vengeful spirit wouldn't come after her.
Unlike the highly nervous Eva Webster, Isla Astir was the epitome of calm.
Not a trace of panic showed on her face.
Completely at ease.
Just then, Isla Astir's phone beeped.
She immediately picked it up.
Eva Webster sneakily glanced over.
Isla Astir's demeanor suggested the message was from someone very important.
It had to be.
True enough.
That glance let Eva Webster see something important.
Mandel Thompson!
The person messaging Isla Astir was none other than Mandel Thompson.
Eva Webster could hardly believe that Mandel Thompson had realized so quickly that he was with Isla Astir.
Since Mandel Thompson was a business magnate, naturally, he wouldn't let anyone see directly that he had fallen for her. Instead, he opted for a roundabout tactic, using Isla Astir as a pretext.
His visit to Isla Astir was completely justifiable.
Considering the cooperation between Thompson and Astir.
Seeing the affection in Isla Astir's eyes, she didn't think Mandel Thompson had come just for her, did she?
Such arrogance.
Why would Mandel Thompson favor someone like her who had nothing?
Realizing Eva Webster was sneaking glances, Isla Astir stood up and walked towards the restroom.
Watching Isla Astir's retreating figure, Eva Webster scoffed.
What's so great about that?
Would Mandel Thompson message her if it weren't for me?
Just wait.
Sooner or later, Isla Astir would realize how foolish she had been.
Chapter end
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