Anastasia was clear about the subject. She knows the background of it.
At the time, Charlotte was in love with a senior in school. And as a little kid, she was utterly taken with him, bringing him food and drinks daily. She'd shown him all of her love and affection.
However, he is unimpressed with Charlotte's honesty and abandons her. He even asked her to sleep with him.
Charlotte felt scared but eventually decided to tell Anastasia about it and seek her counsel.
Anastasia encouraged her to reject him because she believed he was untrustworthy.
As expected, after Charlotte rejected him, the senior swiftly hooked up with another female, leaving Charlotte devastated and grieving for two weeks. She was brokenhearted and tormented.
Anastasia felt terrible for her sister but was also pleased that such slime had not contaminated Charlotte.
Anastasia nodded in response to Ethan's quick discussion of the matter. She also required clarity. "How did you learn about the situation?" "What's this got to do with Ferry Mason?"
Ethan drove slowly, saying, "When Charlotte treated me to dinner recently, we ran into that man and his wife, who threw her weight around in front of Charlotte. I also discovered that the man's wife, Estelle Mason, is Ferry Mason's sister.
Anastasia was still uninformed of the circumstances, so she swiftly questioned.
After hearing Ethan's brief account of what had happened that day, Anastasia screamed angrily, "That's too much! Even if Charlotte was blind yet admired him, how long has it been since then? Why did they have to disgrace Charlotte? We will not cooperate with the Masons! They won't set a foot in our company!"
Sophia, reclining on Anastasia's body, raised her head and declared, with a resolute expression on her delicate face, "Anyone who bullies Aunt Charlotte and Mommy is a bad guy! We will not be friends with them!"
As she gently rubbed Sophia's nose, Anastasia was immediately split between amusement and grief. "We're grownups; you're a child. What do you know?"
Sophia puffed up her cheeks. "I know things! Grandma abused us this morning and didn't feed us breakfast. That's a bad thing to do!"
Anastasia coddled Sophia. "Grandma was in a bad mood today. Sophia, could you not hold this against her? Let's have a nice meal tonight!"
Anastasia was upset by her mother's outburst in the morning and didn't want to return home tonight to face Claudia's hostile demeanor.
As a result, the three agreed to have supper at a well-known restaurant before coming home.
When they entered the house, Claudia greeted them with a peculiar smile. "You are finally home! Today has been a stressful day. You're all tired. Come. I have prepared a wide variety of your favorite foods!
Hurry and wash your hands before eating!"
Anastasia responded indifferently. "No thanks, we've already had dinner outside." While talking, she brought Sophia upstairs.
"Huh? Why did you eat outside? Claudia exclaimed, "The food served in restaurants is more hygienic and delicious than I make. Besides, the food I serve is also healthier than the food in the restaurant. "
Unfortunately, Anastasia ignored her and went straight into Sophia's room to help her shower and change into new clothes.
Charlotte quickly returned.
Claudia swiftly called out to her. "Charlotte, are you back from work?" Come to dinner. I have already prepared an extensive buffet of food. "We are waiting for you! We haven't eaten yet waiting for you so we can eat together!"
Charlotte gave Claudia a frigid glance. "How can an unfilial daughter like myself be fit to eat the meals you prepare? Get ahead of yourself. Please eat. I don't have appetite."
After saying this, she headed straight to her room.
Claudia was outraged and gnashed her teeth when her two daughters ignored her.
Usually, Anastasia and Charlotte would never dare to be that severe with her. And if they did, she'd tell them, "Take or leave it!"
But she was most concerned that people would quit eating her cooked food and hand her money. Despite her rage, she had no choice but to put up with it.
Claudia stood alone in front of the dish-covered table; her head dropped low, and she seemed lonely.
Ethan sighed in his heart. He went forward and grinned, "Claudia, your culinary skills are so amazing that I can smell the aroma from outside." Have you eaten yet? "Let me accompany you to dinner."
Ethan was ready to grab some utensils.
To his surprise, Claudia immediately raised her head and exclaimed angrily, "All you do is eat!" Are you the embodiment of gluttony? I did not make this meal for you. I'd rather feed it to the dogs than give it to you, useless person! Get lost."
Claudia then dumped all of the food right in front of Ethan.
Ethan was speechless.
Before coming home, Ethan had dinner with Anastasia and Sophia at a restaurant. He offered to have lunch with Claudia since he felt terrible for her and the consequences of her actions. He also gave her an out because she was his mother-in-law. He also wanted to ease the strain on their relationship. He just wanted to help her with their strained relationships with her daughters. Nothing else.
He never expected her to respond so angrily as if he was genuinely asking for food.
Although Ethan had long grasped Claudia's characteristics, she never failed to make his heart sink. Claudia is good on this.
Forget it. There is no need to feel sympathy for someone like her. Ethan turned around and headed upstairs.
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The lights were on, and the night had just begun. Nighttime at entertainment establishments was the most bustling.
While driving, Ferry nervously asked Luisa, "Why did you ask me out?" How are you doing on the assignment I assigned you?
Please don't blame me for not reminding you. "If you can't do what I ask, get lost before it's too late."
Luisa gritted her teeth, resentment in her eyes. However, when she thought about her future life after marrying a wealthy man, she realized that the mistreatment would pale in comparison.
Luisa looked at Ferry and smiled to please him. "Do not worry, Ferry. I asked you out today precisely because of what you want. You promised to marry me if I could convince Anastasia or Charlotte Reed to sleep with you. I hope you don't go back on your words."
Does it still count?
Ferry narrowed his eyes. "Of course." Why? Have you made any progress?
Luisa swiftly nodded. "Yes! As long as you follow the plan, I guarantee you will receive what you want tonight! I will tell you the plan I have made."