Carla asked her mother to have a television in her room while dinner. Annalisa, of course, supported her idea and urge Leila. Saying that she is still a kid and let her enjoy childhood.
Claude also agreed when Annalisa says those things.
Carla sneered in her mind seeing her father like this. Though, to make her mother feel at ease, she told her mother she will read one book before she watches.
Annalisa looked at her with a smile but gloating thoughts in her mind. Still, she thought she can lead Carla in another way slowly and brainwashed her soon.
Leila found Carla so cute. She, as a mother, also wanted to make her daughter grow to be happy but at the same time, she didn't want her daughter to go astray.
She agreed finally with a condition that Carla should read at least one
book chapter before watching tv. One book is too much, after all.
After that scene, Claude immediately let someone deliver the television and brought it to Carla's room.
Leila thought that Claude was just spoiling Carla as usual and let him be. She was happy as her husband is being supportive of their child.
However, Carla knew that it wasn't the case this time. Even though Claude likes to spoil her, this time, she could see Claude's disgustingly sparkled eyes looking at Annalisa.
Carla knew, that her father just wanted to show off in front of Annalisa. Probably waiting for a compliment from her. Disgusting.
Even if Carla had thoughts before to earn Claude's attention as his first child, she knew that it won't last long. After all, she can't compare herself to Annalisa.
Because Annalisa's charm and brainwash techniques are way stronger than the beginner Carla.
Besides, Claude is easier to trick anyway. Even if Carla can't change her father, she knew him very well than Annalisa now.
However, she still thought that her father is disgusting and couldn't forgive him for being who he was before, and who is he gonna be. Her father is way beyond saving, it's his deepest personality that he had been keeping that no one knows, as he didn't show it yet.
Carla can't change who he is even if she knew the future. However, she can use what she knew against the people who murdered them.
With these thoughts, she didn't need to gain favor from his father nor anyone. Her main goal is to protect her loved ones, by using any means.
If she can't change them, she'll do anything to stop them from being a threat. No matter how dirty it could get.
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Carla is reading one chapter of an English book at her desk when Annalisa knocked.
"Hey, sweety, what are you doing there?" Annalisa asked.
Carla turned her head to meet Annalisa's gaze and answered, "Reading a book, Auntie Anna."
Annalisa smiled, "Really? About what?" She looked at the book and stared at her waiting for her response.
"I'm learning about the introduction. How to introduce myself." Carla sweetly replied. She puffs her cheeky red cheeks and smiled at her.
"Oh, I see. You're really an obedient child. May I help?" Annalisa asked and sat on the bed.
Carla unconsciously flickered her left eyes, "Who told you to casually sit on my bed? You're disgustingly dirty! I'll ask a maid later to change my beddings." She complained in her thoughts.
"You may, Auntie Anna. I am also having trouble with it. I do not understand what is the introduction for?" She asked politely and turned her whole body to meet Annalisa.
She wanted to see if Annalisa trying to use this situation to brainwash her or not for now.
Annalisa pointed her mouth to think then answered, "Well, there are ways to use introduction. Introducing yourself to a stranger is to let them know who you are before a conversation starts. There are times that we seek help from strangers or when our friends or family wanted to meet us with other people they know."
"Introduction is the way to greet them by letting them know you are friendly and not suspicious. It is also polite to introduce yourself when others wanted to know you better. Of course, that is up to you whether you want them to know you or not." She continued.
"Oh," Carla nodded and waited for her to continue.
Annalisa coughed before she continues, "Introduction also can be used to people you already know. You greet them first and tell them who you are such as your name and how did you two meet. Especially if that person forgot about you."
"Every introduction always starts with a greeting. It is a polite way. Being polite gives a good impression on you. That way, they will think you are such a good kid and raised by good parents." She continued, "Do you understand now?"
Carla smiles widely, "Yes, Auntie Anna. Thank you."
Carla's guessed is right. Annalisa will answer honestly. Not because Annalisa cares, but because Annalisa thinks that she could use Carla for now.
And the best way to brainwash a kid is to let them trust you first. If Annalisa told a lie, at any moment Carla can tell anybody what she said.
For now, Annalisa plans to gain Carla's trust and make her dependent on her. To the point, Carla won't honestly talk to her parents and bond with Annalisa instead of Leila.
There is also another reason why she needs Carla's trust.
"Very good, Carla." Annalisa praised her and wanted to rub her read, but failed.
Carla instantly turned around and pretending to be innocent and didn't see nor know what she was gonna do. She acted like she was writing in her book.
Annalisa didn't felt awkward as she thought Carla didn't mean to nor know. "How about you try it to your father? Introduce yourself to your father and see what he reacts to. I'm sure he'll be surprised and amazed by your ability. He'll like it, I'm sure."
Carla gave her a smug smile, she knew Annalisa wants to use her to gain her father's attention. Just like in the past.
"Should I help them again this time? They suit each other anyway." She thought.
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Written by KircheLeaf
Cover Designed by CxlxrGreg
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~End of Chapter 32~