NovelEnglishChapter 456 "Daddy, my face really hurts... My whole body hurts. That person sat on top ofand hit me... ugh... ugh..." Nathan's expression darkened, his anger barely restrained. "Unbelievable. They dared to lay a hand on one of the Linwoods? Clearly, someone's tired of living." He paused, his tone shifting to something more calculating. "Still, if they can afford to bury all those designer kids' clothes, they must have serious money. Northcrest City is full of hidden power players-offend the wrong person, and even we could be in trouble. We can't just rush into this. We need to think it through." Adah let out a cold snort. "Did you see the way that woman acted? Crude and completely lacking manners. Even if she's got money, she's nothing but new money trash. The Linwoods are Cresthaven's elite. Since when do we bow to upstarts?" "And besides, we're about to secure a partnership with the Four Great Families. With their backing, no matter how wealthy that woman is, she can't compare." She turned to her husband, her eyes gleaming with ambition. "Did you meet anyone from the Four Families today?" Nathan frowned. "No wonder they rule Northcrest City-meeting those families is nearly impossible, even for someone like me. But I did meet someone from the Chase family, who rank just below the Four. And I heard from them that tomorrow is the birthday party for the Tempest family's young princess." He leaned forward, eyes shining. "If we show up to celebrate her birthday, we're bound to mingle with the city's most powerful people." Adah's lips curled into a sly smile as something cold flickered in her gaze. "Once tomorrow is over, we'll settle the score with that tramp's family. With the Four Families behind us, I'll ruin those upstarts and have them begging in the streets." Nathan nodded approvingly. "But for now, our top priority is to pick out the perfect birthday present for the Tempest girl. What do you think we should get her, honey?" "How old is she?" Adah asked, her mind already working.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"About the sage as our Vanessa." Adah's eyes sparkled with calculation. "That age? Girls love pretty clothes and cute toys. The gift doesn't have to be expensive, but it should be thoughtful. Why not give hera plush toy?" "A stuffed animal?" Nathan considered it, a sly look crossing his face.
If the birthday girl liked it, she'd probably keep it in her bedroom. If he hid a listening device inside... who knows what secrets of the Tempest family he might overhear? Even if there were no secrets, learning her preferences would give them an edge to win her over.
And if the Linwoods could win her favor, partnering with the Tempests would be a breeze.
"Perfect. We'll go with the plush toy." He turned to Adah. "Go take care of your face and tend to the kids' bruises.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmTomorrow, we have to present ourselves perfectly at that party." He looked at his daughter, lowering his voice. "Vanessa, remember tomorrow, you need to do whatever it takes to make the Tempest girl like you. Only then can the Linwoods secure the partnership."
And, Nathan thought to himself, the Tempests have a young heir as well. O If Vanessa can catch his eye, maybe she'lleven marry into their family one day, and the Linwoods' fortunes will soar.
Even if things don't work out with the Tempest boy, through him she might meet heirs from the Foster, Pierce, or En Quinn families.
Nathan smiled at his daughter, full of fatherly pride. His precious Vanessa was charming and beautiful-he had no doubt she could win the heart of one of those four young heirs.
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