MMB Chapter 31 You also asked me for an invitation?
Chapter 31 You also asked me for an invitation?
Grosspoint.
Inside Clarissa's study on the first floor.
An eerily quiet atmosphere prevailed.
Edward sat behind his desk, staring at the computer screen, motionless and silent.
Kieran was sitting opposite him.
He's heating a cigar with a lighter.
He took a light drag and exhaled puffs of smoke.
Edward then snapped out of his daze, frowning and scolding, "The study isn't a place for smoking cigars!"
Kieran chuckled.
My eyes darted around and quickly found three ashtrays on the desk and coffee table.
When did the study stop being a place for smoking cigars?
Don't you often smoke here?
I understand my father's frustration at having nowhere to vent his anger.
Kieran placed his cigar on the ashtray and chuckled, "Dad, I must say, Liz is really something."
First, they made Theron the Tree Spirit Bride famous, then they used that momentum to launch Little Dahl, a grassroots Black environmentalist, and finally they came out to wrap things up and gain influence.
I just checked, Theron's blog has surpassed 14 followers; Little Dahl has over 9 followers. As for Liszt, she has over 10 followers...
"I have eyes!" Edward interrupted Kieran.
Edward, feeling a bit stifled, tugged at his shirt collar, got up from his chair, and walked to the window.
As a father.
He certainly wanted Clarissa to be better off.
But the process of getting better should definitely not be done in a way that contradicts oneself.
This made Edward feel that he was losing his authority and sense of control.
憋！
I'm so frustrated!
Edward grew increasingly frustrated and unconsciously tugged at his collar again.
Just then, two headlights shone straight at us.
Clarissa's black Cadillac SUV slowly came to a stop in the yard.
Upon hearing the noise, Kieran immediately went to the window and peeked out.
"Liz is back."
With that, Kieran turned and walked out, intending to go out and talk to his sister.
But when he reached the study door, he stopped, turned to look at the motionless Edward, and asked in confusion, "Aren't you going to celebrate with Liz?"
"It's just a small achievement, what's there to celebrate? I'll listen to Liz's work report separately later and give her some guidance on how to proceed."
"..." Kieran.
When did Liz say she would report to you about her work?
Shaking his head, Kieran ignored the old-fashioned patriarch, closed the study door, and walked towards the living room.
"Oh, look who's back, our youth environmental leader, hahahaha..."
With a beaming smile, Kieran opened his arms and strode enthusiastically toward Clarissa, who had just entered.
The brother and sister embraced.
Kieran patted Clarissa on the back: "Well done! I'm proud of you."
"Thank you." Clarissa gave a genuine smile.
In fact, the brother and sister have a pretty good relationship.
Although Edward always wanted Clarissa to help Kieran gain political capital through marriage.
However, Kiran himself has always strongly opposed this.
Firstly, he didn't want to treat his younger sister that way.
Secondly, and most importantly, Edward's behavior would make Kieran feel like a useless person who needs to rely on his sister to get ahead.
This shows that Edward could be said to have "discriminated" against both siblings equally.
"Dad told me he'll be taking your work reports privately," Kieran said, letting go of her hand, his expression strained.
Clarissa pursed her lips and said, "He's so narcissistic. Who would want to report to him?"
"Hehehe..." Kieran burst out laughing instantly, but tried desperately to suppress it, afraid that Edward in the study would hear him.
As he laughed, he couldn't help but exclaim, "I never realized you had such a strong ability to manipulate public opinion."
Upon hearing this, Clarissa hesitated for a long time.
He shook his head again and said, "I don't have any ability. Everything this time was planned and orchestrated by Bane."
"Who is Bane? I've never heard you mention him before," Kieran asked, a hint of curiosity in his voice.
Clarissa was about to explain when she heard her mother Mary's voice coming from the stairs: "Liss, you're back!"
Mary strode downstairs, quickly hugged Clarissa, and after showering her with compliments, headed towards the kitchen: "I've prepared champagne for you!"
"Mom, isn't that a bit much?" Clarissa smiled.
"No, not at all. Today is a day to celebrate." Mary held the champagne in both hands and showed it to Clarissa like a model.
In an instant, the laughter of the family of three filled the living room.
Inside the study, Edward listened to the warm sounds coming from outside and walked to the door countless times, wanting to go out.
But every time he touched the doorknob, he pulled it back.
Finally, after countless back and forths, he sat back down in his chair.
He decided to wait for Clarissa to come to him on her own initiative.
If Clarissa takes the initiative to apologize to him later, he will praise her profusely.
I picked up a book and pretended to read it.
The phone on the table rang.
It was a call from a friend who also lives in Grosspoint.
After the call connected, before Edward could even speak, he heard his friend on the other end laugh and say, "Oh my god, Edward, I didn't want to admit it before."
Now it seems that your way of raising children is indeed something we should learn from; Clarissa has been raised exceptionally well by you.
Upon hearing this, Edward's lips twitched.
After a second or two of hesitation, he replied, forcing a casual tone, "Thank you for your praise. I will pass it on to her."
"Please be sure to pass on my message. Also, isn't she planning a jungle night banquet? Quite a few people around me are very interested in it. Could you please help me get some invitations?"
Upon hearing this, Edward immediately recalled the scene from the Saturday before last, when Clarissa was about to go out in the heavy snow and they argued.
"Listen, I made some new progress at the association yesterday; we've created a fantastic topic."
"I will use this topic to host a charity gala dinner in Grosspoint. At that time, I will gain my own public influence."
"I don't need your help! I can put on the dinner myself."
The words he had spoken back then now echoed in Edward's ears, and his face began to burn.
However, remembering that he was still on the phone, he gritted his teeth and forced a nod, saying, "Okay."
"Then I'll have to trouble you. It would be best if you could get a few extra. You know, right now the most anticipated dinner party in all of Detroit is her Jungle Night."
"..." Edward's breathing suddenly quickened.
Is it the most anticipated?
I had poured cold water on Clarissa's idea back then, saying that no one would attend her dinner party and that I wouldn't waste my time sending out invitations for her.
Now things are much better; I don't have to send them out myself anymore, people are calling me to ask for them.
This is really...
"Bang!"
After hanging up the phone, Edward angrily slammed his fist on the table.
Then the phone rang again; another person was asking him for an invitation.
at the same time.
Inside the apartment on the other side.
Meng Ran was also on the phone making a call; the person on the other end was a real estate agent.
In this project, he first received a $4000 bonus, and then received $3 and $5 in promotional fees, for a total profit of $8.4.
After deducting federal taxes, state taxes, Social Security and Medicare taxes, self-employment taxes, etc., Meng Ran would probably still have about 50,000 to 60,000 yuan left to spend freely.
In that case, he was determined not to share a place with anyone again.
After arranging with the agent to view the apartment tomorrow.
Meng Ran grabbed a bath towel and prepared to take a shower.
The system suddenly displayed a notification.
[The spin-off mission "Environmental Star" has been completed]
[1000 Chaos Reputation Points Have Been Issued]
[3 chances to draw item cards have been given out]
[Host detected exceeding task requirements, triggering additional rewards]
[Bonus Reward: 300 Chaos Reputation Points + 2 Random Item Cards]