Substitute Marriage: Reborn As The Top Big-Shot-Chapter 1981 - 561: Good Things Come in Pairs_5

As long as Flora Tiarks likes it, that’s fine.

If Flora Tiarks ever fell for a poor boy with nothing to his name, the Tiarks Clan wouldn’t mind having another son-in-law.

Flora Tiarks nodded, "Okay, Mom."

As she finished speaking, Flora Tiarks seemed to remember something and took out the gift from Mary Perryne, "This is a gift Aunt Thompson gave to Honghong."

Kent Tiarks’s nickname is Honghong.

He and Flora Tiarks just happen to make a pair, one red and one purple.

Originally, Mr. Tiarks planned to name Kent Tiarks ’Hong’, but Grace White thought that name was too feminine, so she changed it to the grand ’Hong’ as in ’magnificent’.

Hearing this, Grace White was also stunned, "She even prepared a gift for your brother?"

This was unexpected for her.

It seems that Mrs. Thompson isn’t as aloof as the rumors say.

On hearing that there was a gift for him, Kent Tiarks sprang out from nowhere, excitedly saying, "My gift? Where’s my gift?"

Grace White handed the box to Kent Tiarks with a smile.

Kent Tiarks began to unpack the box.

A few minutes later, Kent Tiarks exclaimed in surprise, "Oh my gosh! It’s the Transformers toy I love!"

"I can wear it on my head, and it can transform any way I want! So cool!"

"Mom, look at me, do I look cool?"

While talking, Kent Tiarks had already put on the Transformers helmet.

Grace White, not in the mood to indulge her son, turned to Flora Tiarks and asked, "Flora, didn’t you say that Aunt Thompson didn’t know you were Samuel Thompson’s girlfriend before?"

"That’s right; they were quite surprised when they saw me! This gift was something they had the housekeeper buy on the spot."

Hearing this, Grace White nodded, "So, the Thompson family is really thoughtful."

Seeing his mother ignoring him, Kent Tiarks got a little angry, "Mom, at least give your darling son a glance! Quick, take a look, do I look cool?"

Grace White turned to look at Kent Tiarks and said half-heartedly, "Cool, cool, cool, super cool."

Delighted by his mother’s praise, Kent Tiarks began to strike various Iron Man poses.

In a moment, Kent Tiarks continued, "I’m going to play with Tyler!"

"Mom, I’m off!"

During the conversation, the living room was already devoid of Kent Tiarks’s silhouette.

Saying he’s going out to play, but in reality, he just wants to show off his new toy to his good friend.

Grace White looked at Flora Tiarks, "That bracelet of yours must be worth a lot of money! Have you thought about how to reciprocate the gift?"

Grace White is in the jade business, and the bracelet on Flora Tiarks’s wrist would sell for at least a hundred thousand to acquaintances, and if it were to be directly branded and sold on the market, it could fetch six to seven million.

Purple jade is a very rare color in the jade industry.

Flora Tiarks was a bit troubled, "Not yet, what do you think I should give, Mom?"

Grace White then said, "I have a set of diamond jewelry. You can choose a good time to give it to your future mother-in-law."

"Thank you, Mom!" Flora Tiarks hugged Grace White tightly.

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Mandel Thompson was having dinner with Isla Astir.

Isla Astir asked out of curiosity, "Today your younger brother brought his girlfriend home, how did it go?"

"It went well for him, but I got a serious lecture from my parents," said Mandel Thompson.

"Why?" Isla Astir inquired.

Setting down his chopsticks, Mandel Thompson said seriously, "Because my younger brother has brought his girlfriend home to meet the parents, and I’ve been keeping quiet."

Isla Astir chuckled, "Boss Thompson, if you are eager about it, we can also pick a good day to meet your parents."

"Really?" Mandel Thompson was a bit surprised.

After all, Isla Astir had always insisted on keeping their relationship a secret.

Isla Astir nodded, "The ugly daughter-in-law still has to meet her in-laws eventually. After meeting your parents, I will take you to see mine formally."

Since they have decided to be together officially, there’s no need to hide it any longer.

It’s good to be open about it.

"Great!" Mandel Thompson was very excited, "Shall we go see my parents tomorrow then?"

"So suddenly?" Isla Astir was taken aback.

Mandel Thompson asked, "You don’t want to?"

Smiling, Isla Astir replied, "It’s not that I don’t want to; it’s just very sudden. I don’t have any preparation, and I should bring some gifts when I visit your parents for the first time."

"You don’t need to prepare anything. In Capital City, the custom is that the woman doesn’t need to bring anything on her first visit."

"Really? Are you sure?" Isla Astir was somewhat skeptical, "Wouldn’t that be impolite?"

Especially since it’s the first meeting.

"Of course not, it’s always been like this since the ancient times in Capital City. If you bring a gift, my parents might get the wrong idea. How about I pick you up at eight o’clock tomorrow morning?"

"Okay." Isla Astir nodded slightly.

As the conversation ended, Isla Astir continued, "By the way, my mother has been talking about you these past few days. She said she and my aunt want to thank you properly for what you did for my cousin."

Mandel Thompson smiled and said, "Tell your aunt there’s no need to be polite, we’re all family here. By the way, how’s your cousin doing now?"

Isla Astir replied, "Her physical injuries have basically healed, my aunt said she could be discharged from the hospital in a few more days."

But the psychological scars could never be truly erased.

Windy Armstrong said that she could see Eva Webster wiping away tears every time the night grew quiet.

Isla Astir even dared not visit Eva Webster at the hospital.

After all, the Eva Webster of the past was so spirited, Isla Astir was afraid she might upset her.

Mandel Thompson nodded slightly, "If there’s anything she needs help with, please don’t hesitate."

"Okay, I will." Isla Astir nodded.

The young couple was getting along very sweetly.

But to someone with a motive, this scene wasn’t as simple as it seemed. Jean Beckman had just come down from the restaurant upstairs and saw Mandel Thompson and Isla Astir sitting by the window.

What time was it already?

Mandel Thompson was still putting on an act for her to see.

Thinking she would be jealous?

How could that be possible?

She would absolutely not stoop to chasing after Mandel Thompson.

If Mandel Thompson were to court her again, she might consider whether to lower herself. Her mother was right; the status of the Thompson Clan was there, after all.

Jean Beckman narrowed her eyes and approached Mandel Thompson, "Brandon, what a coincidence."

Mandel Thompson put down his chopsticks, "Quite the coincidence indeed."

All the while, Jean Beckman didn’t spare Isla Astir a glance, "I have to head back home for something, so I’ll be leaving first."

Watching Jean Beckman’s retreating figure, Isla Astir smiled lightly, "Boss Thompson, don’t you think Miss Astir is considering taking you back because she sees how much you’ve changed?"

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