Chapter 36
Sophia was stunned for a moment. She didn’t expect that President Berney, an elite, had also been punished with copying assignments when he was younger. As a poor student, she felt a sense of solidarity.
Elizabeth didn’t mention the misunderstanding. She knew Sir and Lady Wilson were good people, and she didn’t want to put them in an awkward situation.
Upon seeing Elizabeth, Lady Williams immediately greeted her warmly, “Elizabeth, do you remember me?”
“Yes, hello.”
Elizabeth’s demeanor was neither humble nor arrogant, clearly not intimidated by Lady Williams’s presence.
Sir and Lady Wilson assumed that Lady Williams was talking about having met Elizabeth when she was a child.
However, Lady Williams had actually met Elizabeth a few years ago.
At the time, she mistakenly thought Elizabeth was a student of Mr. Lawrence.
Elizabeth neither confirmed nor denied this, implying that the misunderstanding was still ongoing.
“I’ve always wanted to meet you, and took this opportunity to do so,” said Lady Williams.
Lady Williams was surprised to find out that Elizabeth was the missing child of Sophia. What an extraordinary twist of fate!
Being a student of Mr. Lawrence, Elizabeth would naturally receive some special care. Who knows, they might even meet Mr. Lawrence one day.
After all, he was a legendary figure responsible for the nation’s significant advances in technology.
“Oh, so you’re Elizabeth,” said Sir Williams.
Sir Williams looked her up and down, and then he nodded in approval, “Not bad, you’re a good kid. No wonder Emily always speaks highly of you.”
Emily spoke with a sweet tone, “Elizabeth, you’ll be my new goddess from now on.”
Linda’s face stiffened.
So Sir and Lady Williams had come with Elizabeth in mind?
They weren’t here for her coming-of-age ceremony at all!
At that moment, her face flushed with shame. She felt like an outsider as she watched Sir and Lady Williams showering Elizabeth with affection. It was as if she was being consumed by flames.
“President Wilson, is this your eldest daughter? She’s beautiful. Your family is indeed blessed,” said one of the guests.
“In a few more years, she’ll become a real beauty…”
“This child is really adorable, just looking at her makes you feel affectionate.”
…
Some people saw Sir and Lady Wilson along with Peter, and they all had high praise for Elizabeth Lawrence, even though they didn’t know why she had gained the favor of these two prominent families.
Praising her was definitely the right move—they praised her effusively.
Elizabeth was not very good at responding to these courtesies and simply nodded.
Sir and Lady Wilson were somewhat bewildered by the situation, but seeing everyone so fond of Elizabeth, they also smiled and exchanged pleasantries.
The situation for Linda suddenly became very awkward. She was supposed to be the star of the evening, but at that moment, she became a supporting character.
Her heart sank little by little.
Elizabeth had just returned and had already stolen so much of her thunder; even Peter was attracted to her. Was this woman a reincarnated temptress?
This coming-of-age ceremony was a humiliation she would never forget in her life!
…
Finally, Elizabeth managed to break free from the circle of elders who were concerned about her.
She left the hall and went into the garden.
Soon after, Peter appeared, looking at the girl with a somber face and stern brows.
Peter swallowed, feeling a bit nervous.
Elizabeth had previously warned them not to disturb her in her personal matters; this time, he had taken the initiative to show up.
Elizabeth looked at Peter and couldn’t help but think of the past.
Peter was a young beggar she had picked up on the side of the road. When he grew up, he helped her manage some tasks and acted as her assistant, nanny, and bodyguard.
In the past, when he had nothing to do, he loved giving her gifts. Unexpectedly, this time he had offered himself as a gift.
However, he still needed to be disciplined.
Elizabeth wore a cold expression on her small face, making herself appear authoritative.
“You’re disobedient.”
Peter thought that Elizabeth looked like a red-eyed bunny at that moment — fierce, but so adorable!
However, he knew he needed to be submissive. So, the tall adult man pleaded pathetically.
“Will writing it 500 times do?”
President Berney humbly begged for mercy.
Elizabeth was speechless.