Chapter 153
“La, what’s going on this time? Why have you started rambling again? Sit up and eat your dinner like
ady,” Owen intervened angrily.
“Right, La. Don’t kick up a fuss. If you’re interested in the earrings, I’ll just get them for you. Why
would you buy a second–hand item? It’s not like we can’t
afford new ones,” Susan remarked.
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La couldn’t find Henry’s detestable action to her parents, so she brushed it off. “It’s nothing.”
Sage then said, “Aunt Susan, I sold off the earrings because I thought they were ugly. La thought
they were unique though, so she bought them for her research and study. She didn’t know that I was
the seller.”
Susan seemed convinced by Sage’s ount and even looked proud of La. She said, “La might
not be the best in academics, but she’s talented in design. I’m proud that she’s willing to invest her time
in it!”
“I agree,” Sage replied. “Aunt Susan, why don’t you consider sending La to the famous art and
design schools in Padova City for two years since she’s interested in design?”
“She’s a youngdy. I don’t want her to be alone in a foreignnd. There’s no one to take care of her if
something happens.” Susan turned down the idea without
hesitation.
“La is an adult. She’s capable of taking care of herself. Besides, she can always. fly home if she’s
homesick. Traveling is pretty convenient nowadays. If you and Uncle Owen miss her, you can always
visit her abroad,” Sage suggested.
She tried to appeal to Susan. “La will not only learn some real skills abroad but she’ll be regarded
highly as a graduate when shees home.”
“Well, everyone is already holding her in high regard because she’s a Joyner!”
“Mom, I like the schools in Padova City. They offer two–year programs. How about sending me there
for two years?” La tried to persuade her mom.
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However, Susan was a tough nut to crack. She was adamant about the difficulties of studying abroad
and was worried.
La’s eyes lit up upon hearing that. She had always wanted to study abroad, but Susan had always
been staunchly against the idea. She never expected Sage and Ian to plead with Susan on her behalf.
So, she took Susan’s hand and begged, “Mom, Ian’s friends must be trustworthy. Why don’t you give it
some thought?”
Susan didn’t want to go against Ian in public, so she smiled and replied vaguely, Sure, I’ll get your help
if I need it.”
La’s eyes were filled with disappointment because she knew Susan had made up her mind, but
simply didn’t want to tell Ian no.
Sage noticed La’s disappointment. It appeared that La was eager to go abroad, but she could not
get Susan’s approval. Sage decided to stop persuading Susan, lest she raise Susan’s suspicion.
The revolving restaurant served delicious seafood dishes. Sage ate and ate until she nearly burst. In
contrast, La, who had been eager and cheery, looked like she had lost her appetite. She simply
yed with her food.
When Sage was nearly done with dinner, she made a trip to the restroom. When she exited her cubicle,
she ran into La, who was touching up her makeup in
front of the mirror.
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La confronted her when she noticed Sage in the toilet. “What cooking up? Why did you try to
convince my mom into sending me abroad?”
La had always suspected that Sage had ill intentions. From a young age, she had been
brainwashed by Susan into thinking that Sage would fight her over everything. She even believed that
Did disliked her because of Sage.
After a while, she started harboring resentment toward Sage. Moreover, she hated Sage for outshining
her in everything. All she wanted was to one–up Sage
for once.
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Sageughed at La’s usation. “Why do I need to plot against you when Grandpa is so fond of
me? Besides, your presence doesn’t even matter even if I were plotting something. It’s not like you
know anything about business or hold any influence in Maven Corporation.” e
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