Chapter 22 - The dress is Missing

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

“Back then when your father’s ex-wife was still alive, I was just a poor woman pregnant with you, but I was able to make your father fall in love with me and become Mrs. Wilson.”

“Now you are just one step away from becoming Young Master Aren’s wife. Don’t you know what you should and shouldn’t do now? How foolish!” Mrs. Wilson was only half a step away from Maria. Her eyes were glowing with ambition.

Looking at her mother who was normally tender and loving, Maria was shocked. She didn’t expect her mother to have such a side.

“I get it!” Maria put down the things in her hand and fell into Mrs. Wilson’s arms, sobbing. Her tears flowed down quickly and her anger dissipated a little. “Mother! I still want to punish her. I hate her to the core. Who knows if she will seduce Young Master Aren in the future. I can’t allow my Master Aren to be stolen away by her!”

At the thought of Master Aren, a trace of fear flashed across Maria’s face.

“What if Aren falls in love with Jocelyn too?” If Jocelyn becomes Mrs. Brown one day, won’t she seek revenge?” The more Maria thought about it, the more indignant she felt. She hugged Mrs. Wilson tightly with both hands, and a look of disgust appeared on her pretty face.

“Silly child, do you think someone like her can attend such a banquet?” Mrs. Wilson smiled and stroked Maria’s hair. A cold smile appeared on her face. “You don’t have to worry about this time. I’ll help you get rid of all the obstacles that get in your way!”

“Mother…” Maria wiped the tears from her eyes and hugged her mother tightly.

…

Three days later, at the Wilsons’ house.

Maria hummed a tune as she sat in front of the dressing table. Looking at the beautiful dress she was wearing, she smiled and said, “Lianna, bring me my favorite ruby necklace. I want to try it on with this dress and bring over my favorite high heels.”

“Yes, Miss!” Lianna nodded with a smile and quickly ran to get her things.

Standing beside Maria were three servants doing her hair. Her hair was braided together strand by strand, and there was a small and exquisite diamond attached to her head. Her makeup was just right and pretty.

Maria, who was sitting in front of the dressing table, was in a great mood!

The Brown Family invited many socialites to this banquet. The people attending the banquet were either rich or noble. It was said that this banquet was organized by Madam Brown personally in an effort to introduce her granddaughter-in-law to the upper-class.

In other words, as soon as Mrs. Brown was announced, the entire New York City would know about this woman overnight.

The banquet even invited the world’s top musical groups to come over and play. There were also various celebrities in the entertainment industry who came over to celebrate. The wine and snacks at the banquet were supplied by the world’s top hotels.

This banquet could be said to be unprecedented and no banquet could compare to it.

In the past few days, there were even rumors spreading that the future Mrs. Brown was the daughter of the Wilson family. This made Mr. Wilson extremely happy. In the past few days, whenever he went out to gamble, he would be treated as an honored guest by the casino.

Even the servants of the Wilson family looked happy.

Knock, knock, knock!

Looking at the messages on her phone from people whom she had not met in ages, Maria snorted and blacklisted all of them, thinking to herself, “What a joke, now you guys remember me.”

Meanwhile, Mr. Wilson was waiting in the living room. He had changed into a suit that he had not worn in a long time. His beard had been shaved clean as he sat upright on the chair.

Beside him, Mrs. Wilson was luxuriously dressed with diamonds and jewelry all over her body.

“Master, don’t drink too much today. Otherwise, if you lose your composure, you’ll lose face for your daughter. The people who are going today are all wealthy people!” Mrs. Wilson said softly as she looked at herself in the mirror.

“I know, I know. I’m not stupid!” He said with a hint of impatience. Thinking about the benefits that his daughter would bring to the family, he continued, “Go and make sure Maria is properly dressed up. Don’t let her embarrass the Wilsons.”

“Alright, I’ll go take a look!” Mrs. Wilson set the mirror aside and stood up with a smile. Just as she was about to walk forward, an anxious voice sounded from outside.

“Which one of you took my dress? I left it in the closet and it’s gone now. It’s a white dress with pearls on it.” Jocelyn hurried into the living room and asked anxiously..