Turning Of The Tide

Chapter 52

After a while, they arrived at Grand Manor

The three of them got out of the taxi, with Sherri and Natalie sitting in the backseat while Edward took the passenger seat.

After paying the fare, Natalie went to the trunk to retrieve the luggage but was stopped by a slender hand. Tll do it. It’s a bit heavy.”

In fact. Edward had more than just one suitcase. He had several boxes, but he had asked Kyle to send them home. This particular suitcase contained gifts for the two girls. It was a bit large and held some valuable items. Edward wanted to give the gifts himself.

Sherri walked up to the reception desk and presented her reservation confirmation message to the staff.

Shortly after, an employee guided them to a private dining room on the 8th floor.

“Edward, you’re back!” a woman exclaimed when she saw Edward. There was a hint of surprise in her tone.

Edward didn’t show much expression and politely exchanged greetings with the woman. “Yes, I just returned today.”

Natalie observed the woman for a moment. She noticed the woman’s designer clothing, immaculate makeup, and even the intricate patterns on her nails.

While Natalie didn’t know who she was, judging by her attire and manner of speaking, as well as her acquaintance with the Landor family, she was undoubtedly an heiress from a wealthy family.

From the tone of their greeting, it was evident that they were familiar with each other.

Natalie wasn’t materialistic and didn’t have a preference for designer brands. However, she had Sherri as her best friend, who happened to have a strong affinity for luxury handbags, clothes, and watches.

Her explanation was, “I’m just an ordinary person.”

Being exposed to it frequently gradually influenced her taste and perception.

It was similar to how someone could become knowledgeable in a particular field after being exposed to it for a long time.

Mia shifted her gaze to Sherri and Natalie. “Sherri, long time no see. I just came back a few days ago and have been busy, so I didn’t get a chance to meet up with you. Let’s have afternoon tea together sometime.”

Sherri replied. “I’ve been quite busy too.” She was indeed busy and didn’t lie, but Mia perceived it as an excuse.

impeccable manners as a heiress. “I saw that you even went

disdain. She disdained Natalie for going out without makeup, what audacity. Nevertheless, she maintained a smile. “And this… is she

the disdainful look in Mia’s eyes, indicating that they would have no interaction in the future. “Edward, I’ll go to the

hungry after just getting off the plane, so I’ll dine first,” Edward responded with polite words, but there was a clear

time since we hung out together. We can invite Trevon as well, Mia replied. Edward simply nodded before

room, Mia, with her refined manners as an heiress, sat gracefully next to the relaxed man. “Guess who I saw

smoking, and didn’t bother to answer. Frank followed suit, sharing

it?” After all, Mia was his cousin, and he had to

father, recently used some connections to purchase a piece of land in Athana. Coincidentally, the officials of Athana wanted to develop that area into a commercial street and amusement park, involving a wide range of plans.

he was just

was a companion for eating,

arrived. Ile is in

respond to her remark.

understood that he held grudges after eight years apart, but she

piqued Hackett’s curiosity. “Oh, Edward is back? I should go and meet him. Trevon, you’ve been at odds with him for so many years. Isn’t it time to

areas, leading to a longstanding rivalry between them. They had been engaged in behind-the-scenes competition, and

surface, they maintained courtesy.

to each other behind closed doors.

purpose today was solely about land transfer, nothing else. Lately, he had been occasionally meeting up with Mia, but it had been several days since

the dishes were served. He turned to Natalie and said, “Natalie, I might have to go back home after we finish eating.

embarrassed and wanted to refuse, but when the suitcase was opened, she was shocked deep down.

exclaimed, “Damn, you managed to get this? And with an autograph too Natalie,

remembered how her best friend adored the helmet Mr.

helmet, Edward handed her a

that they were too expensive.

her, “You can’t refuse. It’s a brother giving gifts to his sister. Why would you

simple “Okay” and accepted

you buy for me?” she asked, rummaging through the suitcase. “Everything in the suitcase is for you. Stop searching and take it all,

Not because she didn’t like them, but because she felt her brother didn’t put much thought into the gifts. The items in the suitcase were all things she liked. “Edward, can you be more thoughtful with my gifts? Look, they are all bags, perfumes,

that she didn’t have any

bags, watches, and cosmetics. She wasn’t interested in cars since she wasn’t skilled at driving