Chapter 142: The Grand Ceremony
Translator: 549690339
“A tight-fitting slit dress!” Jade Carlson’s eyes sparkled, her heart set on the luxurious dress. “I want one from Luxe Velvet, made by the master himself!”
It was just a dress, Nathaniel Summers thought he could satisfy her with, so he nodded with a smile.
“Nathaniel!” Jade exclaimed, jumping excitedly into his arms.
Jade was about to get the long-desired dress.
Nathaniel’s much concerned case was about to be resolved.
Both people were in a great mood.
In the afternoon, Atra Blanc arrived at the banquet with Purple Summers.
Atra and Old Master Summers had a deep bond, had it not been for Mrs. Summers’ intervention, Atra would have become the legitimate mistress of the Summers Family. She was just too gentle and submissive, which was actually to the liking of the older generation.
Old Master Summers’ sister, who believed that women should be gentle, calm, and virtuous, liked Atra a lot.
Atra introduced Purple, saying, “Purple, this is Third Grandma Summers, but you should call her ‘Aunt.'”
With a smile, Purple said, “Hello Auntie.”
She was wearing a pearl white long gown, her thick black hair tied up at the back of her head, her cheeks rosy and delicate without makeup. She was lively, playful, and lovely.
Many guests had already noticed her and were speculating about her identity.
Third Grandma Summers, now in her seventies but still in good health, scrutinized Purple and nodded satisfactorily: “Elegant and restrained, gentle and demure – a good child indeed.”
She immediately took a Buddha amulet made of white jade from her pocket and handed it to Purple.
Purple’s heart skipped a beat.
Atra quickly stopped her: “The gift is too precious! Purple can’t accept this. It’s not fashionable to give gifts to the younger generation anymore.”
Third Grandma Summers insisted on giving it, but after Atra pleaded with her, she finally took the gift back reluctantly.
Even so, Laura Summers, who was watching, felt envious.
Over the years, Laura had also met Third Grandma Summers during holidays, but never received any gifts.
Why? Purple was just an adopted daughter!
Laura complained to her sister Yolanda, “Sis, look at Purple!”
“Embroidered pillows aren’t worth looking at,” Yolanda replied, her back straight and her slender fingers holding a European-style floral teacup, the pose exceedingly graceful. “Laura, you should study hard and not learn from those who never improve. Even middle school couldn’t be completed, and the friends they made were all hoodlums.”
While the words seemed to advise Laura to be studious, they implicitly belittled Purple’s lowliness.
Laura understood and brightened, “Yes, I must study hard. I can’t be like some people who bring shame on themselves! It would be so prestigious to be a prosecutor like Aunt Jade.”
When the people in the banquet hall heard this, they all looked at Jade Carlson.
Having changed into a formal dress, Jade stood beside Nathaniel Summers, dazzlingly radiant.
It seemed that the Summers Family would soon have a new mistress. This is what everyone thought.
Purple stood indifferently by Atra’s side, with a shallow smile on her face.
People looked at Purple again and found her pitiful. With no educational background and a lowly status, how could she have a bright future?
At this moment, there was a commotion outside. The Jameson Family’s people had arrived with a gift.
Two servants carefully held a half-meter tall statue and entered.
The statue depicted Lady Justice – elegant and noble, solemn and majestic. In one hand, she held a sword symbolizing power and judgment, and in the other, a scale representing balance and fairness. In the UK and the US, Lady Justice statues can often be seen in front of courthouses.
Ordinary people could not possibly receive such a gift.
She had already determined in her heart that she was the VIP guest of the Jameson Family, otherwise how could they have prepared such a grand gift!
“Thank you. Please put it inside,” Jade spoke like the hostess.
However, the servant hesitated and looked around, “Is Miss Purple Summers here? My mistress said I must give this to Miss Purple personally, and she also asked her to grace the dinner party.”
The banquet hall suddenly went quiet..