Substitute Marriage: Reborn As The Top Big-Shot - Chapter 21
Chapter 21: 021: Faith
Translator: 549690339
The words fell.
Adam glanced at Terrence Lentz somewhat nervously.
There was no special expression on his face, his thin lips tightly closed, and he gave a faint hum, revealing nothing of his emotions.
Adam licked his lips and continued, “My dad isn’t just targeting you. He’s the same with me. Maybe in his heart, only Derek Swantz is his real son! No matter what I do, he thinks I’m a good-for-nothing, and he’s always denying me.”
He loved esports, but in Matthew Swantz’s eyes, it was an addiction to online gaming.
He wanted to start his own business and hoped his father would encourage him, but Matthew Swantz thought he was overly ambitious and lacked practical ability.
He became good friends with Terrence Lentz, and Matthew Swantz thought he was content with mediocrity and not striving for progress.
It seemed like Matthew Swantz had never really taken him seriously.
As he said this, he laughed at himself, “But I don’t care, what does it matter how he sees me!”
In fact, Adam sometimes envied Terrence Lentz. Even though Terrence had a bad reputation and was shunned by everyone in River City, he had the full love of his parents.
Terrence Lentz lowered his gaze and played with the silver ring on his index finger.
Under the sunlight, the ancient ring refracted a mysterious light.
“Have you ever heard a saying?”
“What?” Adam asked.
Terrence Lentz continued, “Born as a dragon, even if you break your fangs one day, tear your scales, blind your eyes, and fall into shallow waters, a dragon is still a dragon.”
He spoke slowly in a low tone, his voice not very loud, but every word clearly heard.
Adam stared at Terrence Lentz, not responding for a long time.
The feeling was strange.
It was as if suddenly he had faith, and his chest was filled with strength.
“Brother.”
“Hmm?”
“I believe you!”
Terrence Lentz gave a soft laugh, “But I don’t even believe in myself.”
The sunlight shone through the mottled leaves onto him, and his whole person seemed somewhat unreal.
After a moment, Terrence Lentz glanced back slowly, still with a very faint expression, “In this world, the only person you should believe in is yourself.
Never pin your hopes on others.”
Elizabeth Thompson followed Olga to the tea party.
This tea party was initiated by Mrs. Lee, one of the women from the eight great aristocratic families in River City.
The venue was in the back garden of the Price Family.
The Price Family’s estate occupied ten acres, with pavilions and towers in the back garden, birds singing and flowers fragrant, a gentle breeze, and an elegant environment.
More than ten noble ladies and their children gathered together, chatting and laughing, lively.
Over the years, the Thompson Clan’s position among the aristocratic families has become increasingly prominent, and with Elizabeth Thompson’s reputation spreading far and wide, even before mother and daughter entered the garden, Mrs. Lee and Rae were already up to greet them, “Mrs. Thompson, we were just talking about Miss Thompson’s talent and beauty, recognized as
River City’s famous talented lady, and here you both are.”
Flattery was always appreciated, especially by someone as vain as Olga.
If it were someone complimenting Elizabeth, she could sit there and listen for a whole day.
“Not at all,” Olga said, proud yet self-satisfied, but still acting humble, “You are all too kind to our Elizabeth.”
Rae smiled, “But there must be something worth praising! Among us, who wouldn’t admire you for having such a fine daughter!”
As wives, mothers, who wouldn’t want to have a good daughter like Elizabeth Thompson that everyone envied?
“Mrs. Thompson, we all want to learn from you. How did you raise such an outstanding daughter?”
Hearing this, the other noble ladies immediately chimed in.
According to Elizabeth Thompson’s current development, she would certainly accomplish great things in the future.
Connections were especially important in the circle of aristocratic families.
It’s a pity…
Elizabeth Thompson was soon to be engaged to River City’s famous good-for-nothing.
Listening to everyone’s voices, Olga’s smile on her face was almost impossible to hide, and she stopped being humble and continued, “Actually, I haven’t really taught her much, it’s mainly on the child herself. She has loved reading since she was little, and we were afraid she would ruin her eyes, but we couldn’t stop her.”
“That’s talent! That’s something we can’t envy.”
After Olga finished chatting with everyone, Elizabeth Thompson then took her time to greet everyone one by one.
She had attended etiquette classes since she was young, and her manners were well-regulated. At this moment, she handled things just right, successfully becoming the center of attention, surrounded by the other ladies.Just then, someone said, “Mrs. Knight has arrived.”
The voices praising Elizabeth Thompson gradually faded, and everyone looked toward the entrance.
Elizabeth Thompson also turned her head.
They saw a lady in her forties in a dark green cheongsam, walking in front. Although she was already forty-three, her figure remained curvaceous, and her long hair was coiled up behind her head, showing no signs of her actual age.
The lady was holding the hand of a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl, who was about 1.6 meters tall, wearing designer clothes, and had loose hair. She wore a blue mask on her face, kept her head down, and seemed somewhat reluctant to face the crowd.
This lady was the head of the Knight Family, one of the eight great aristocratic families, named Aurora Scouts.
The girl standing beside her was her only daughter and the heir to the Knight family.
Fiona Knight.
As Aurora Scouts entered, everyone rushed to greet her.
A moment later, Mrs. Lee introduced everyone: “Mrs. Knight, this is Lady
Thompson and Miss Thompson.”
Olga said flattering words with a full-faced smile, “Mrs. Knight, you look so young, not at all like the mother of an eighteen-year-old child!”
“Thank you.”
Elizabeth Thompson looked at Aurora Scouts and politely said, “Hello, Mrs. Knight. This must be Miss Knight, right?”
Saying that, Elizabeth Thompson reached out her hand to Fiona Knight, “Miss Knight, I am Elizabeth Thompson. We’re the same age, seniors in high school this year. Nice to meet you.”
Seeing Elizabeth Thompson’s outstretched hand, Fiona Knight stepped back and clutched Mrs. Knight’s clothes.
Ever since her disfigurement three years ago, she became very self-conscious, especially around beautiful girls.
Elizabeth Thompson’s smile remained unchanged on her face, but she was unhappy.
No one had ever disregarded her like this before.
She was willing to shake hands with the ugly Fiona Knight, which already gave ample face. It turned out that Fiona Knight did not show any appreciation.
Fiona Knight was very ugly, and had even once frightened a child. Therefore, almost no one her age wanted to play with her. If not for the Knight family being one of the eight great aristocratic families, Fiona Knight would have been treated like a rat crossing the street long ago.
Elizabeth Thompson wouldn’t have considered treating Fiona Knight if it weren’t to borrow power from the Knight family!
Aurora Scouts stepped forward and shook Elizabeth Thompson’s hand, “Fiona is very shy, Miss Thompson, please don’t mind.”
“You overestimate me, I used to be even shyer than Miss Knight. Only recently have I become thick-skinned!”
Her modesty and amiability made it difficult not to like her.
Moreover, Aurora Scouts had heard that Elizabeth Thompson was a disciple of Alan Onda, a gifted student with wisdom and talent. She excelled in treating burn injuries and was known as a walking repair machine.
If not for this, Aurora Scouts wouldn’t bring Fiona Knight to the tea party.
Over the years, in order to help her daughter regain her appearance, Aurora Scouts had searched for many Divine Doctors. Even though she was tricked many times, she never lost hope. She believed that one day, her daughter would be able to remove her mask and walk under the sun.
Now, she finally saw a glimmer of hope.
Since Elizabeth Thompson was Alan Onda’s disciple, she must have the ability to restore Fiona Knight’s appearance.
Thinking about this, Aurora Scouts continued, “Miss Thompson, may I speak with you privately?”
Elizabeth Thompson knew the reason, so she nodded and said, “Of course.”
Mrs. Lee had already prepared a tea room, and immediately led the two people inside.
Aurora Scouts turned to Fiona Knight, speaking in a gentle tone, “Fiona, wait outside for a while, I’ll talk to Miss Thompson.”
Fiona Knight nodded.
Once inside the tea room, Aurora Scouts took a sip of tea first, and then said, “I heard that Miss Thompson has excellent medical skills, capable of resurrecting life with her miraculous hands.
You flatter me,” Elizabeth Thompson said humbly, “I was just lucky to have a good teacher.”
Aurora Scouts smiled at Elizabeth Thompson, “In the end, it’s still because Miss Thompson has this talent. By the way, what are the chances of my daughter Fiona’s face being restored by Miss Thompson?”
“Eighty percent.” Elizabeth Thompson said. “Really?” Aurora Scouts saw hope in an instant.
Elizabeth Thompson nodded.
Aurora Scouts continued, “Miss Thompson, I’m not hiding anything from you. Fiona’s condition is much more complicated than you think. Why don’t you take a look first before making conclusions? It’s not too late.”
Those who had experienced many disappointments knew how unbearable it was.
Aurora Scouts didn’t want to go through any more cycles of hope and disappointment!
Instead of directly answering the question, Elizabeth Thompson asked, “Are Miss Knight’s facial injuries confirmed as burns?”
“Yes.” Aurora Scouts nodded.
Elizabeth Thompson smiled and said, “Then there’s no need to look. Mrs. Knight, as long as you trust me, Miss Knight will be able to remove her mask soon..”
