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Upon hearing this, Sylvia Thompson modestly said, “Madam Cooper, you flatter me.”
Mrs. Cooper then teased, “Sylvia, do you have a boyfriend yet?”
“I’m still young.” Sylvia answered.
Mrs. Cooper continued, “Indeed, you are still young. The focus should be on your career. It’s not like old times where men worked outside while women stayed home, women should also have their own careers.”
Sylvia nodded, “What you said is correct, Madam Cooper.”
Eighteen-year-old Sylvia already owned her own studio and was part of a research group, she could fend for herself without relying on the Thompson Clan.
Mrs. Cooper laughed while looking at Mrs. Thompson, “Sister, you are truly fortunate. Not only are your sons successful, but your grandchildren are also talented.”
Mrs. Thompson also laughed, “Yours are just as good.”
Mrs. Cooper shook her head, “There’s no comparison, no comparison.”
Her own offspring relied heavily on their ancestral fortune, if not for the Cooper family’s considerable assets, they would have been overwhelmed by now.
Mandel Thompson received a phone call and went out to take it.
Something was said on the other end of the line that made Mandel frown slightly, “Okay, thank you, Doctor Bruce.”
After ending the call, the worry on Mandel’s face did not fade away.
Back to the banquet hall.
Seeing Mandel looking troubled, Samuel Thompson asked with concern, “What’s wrong, big brother? What happened?”
Samuel added, “If anything happens, you must let me know. We’ll bear it together.”
“Okay.” Mandel nodded.
Edward Thompson also came over from another side.
“What’s the matter with you, big bros?” He asked with concern.
Edward frowned slightly sensing something ominous, “Did our little sister cause any trouble?”
His first instinct was that it must have been Viola that had caused the problem.
Otherwise, Mandel wouldn’t wear such an expression.
“Are you actually hoping that our little sister would get in trouble?” Mandel cast a dark look at Edward.
“No, big brother, you misunderstood me.” Edward continued hurriedly, “I was just thinking out loud, don’t take it to heart.”
Samuel also frowned, “Edward, that’s not a good attitude towards our little sister!”
Before he finished, his two elder brothers were already defending Viola.
Edward didn’t feeling.
He tried his best to suppress the anger in his heart and continued, “Big bros, I was just making a casual remark, is that necessary?”
“Be careful with your words next time.” Mandel warned him.
“I know,” Edward continued, “There is something I want to remind you.”
At this point, he paused before continuing, “It’s been a while since our little sister came back. Tonight, I originally thought she would invite her adoptive parents from River City. But she didn’t, no matter what, her adoptive parents had raised her for eighteen years. She shouldn’t just forget about them!”
Edward was indeed a grateful person.
If one cannot even show the most basic filial piety, how could they possibly care about anything else?
He was profoundly disappointed by Viola’s actions.
“If it were Sylvia, she wouldn’t forget the love and care her parents have given her.” This is why Viola was not comparable with Sylvia.
The reason why Viola came back was probably because of the properties of the Thompson Clan.
If the Thompson Clan was poor, we all know what the result would be!
Viola must have been after the Thompson Clan’s properties.
Regarding Viola donating part of her liver to save Emma, apart from a few elderly people in River City who knew about it, hardly anyone else had any idea.
Mandel only knew that the adoptive parents weren’t kind to Viola.
“Without knowing someone’s hardships, don’t try to dictate their behavior.” Mandel continued, “Since you weren’t involved in our little sister’s upbringing, you have no right to judge her!”
Edward frowned slightly, “Regardless of how badly the adoptive parents treated her, they still raised her until she was eighteen. They have fulfilled their responsibility! Considering this, she should repay them for their care and love! Keep spoiling her, big brother, sooner or later you’ll regret it!”
If it was not for the adoptive parents, Viola would have been dead long ago.
Viola was like a ungrateful and vicious man, yet, everyone else in the Thompson Clan was blind to it.
“Shut up!” Mandel lowered his voice.
Although he had been with his little sister for less than forty days, Mandel could tell from Viola’s words and deeds that she was not heartless or ungrateful.
Since Viola was lost by Mary Perryne, Mary had been blaming herself. However, ever since she returned to the Thompson Clan…