Chapter 356


    They had guests in the house. Jennifer was discussing the uing charity g at the end of the


    month. For the Richardson family, the end of May marked a poignant time, filled with significant events


    from two decades ago.


    The charity g was one of the few asions where Jennifer and Mary could findmon ground. It


    was a time for phnthropy and coincided with the anniversary of Curtis’ grandfather’s passing.


    Among those coborating on the event were several influential societydies, including Penelope.


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    As Curtis entered the living room, the conversation paused, and someone eximed with pleasant


    surprise, “Ah, Curtis is back!”


    Jennifer had been restlesstely, looking quite drained. Seeing Curtis seemed to brighten her spirits


    somewhat.


    The charity foundation’s directors promptly stood to introduce themselves with respect. Curtis


    responded briefly, handing some flowers and a gift to Jennifer.


    “Happy Mother’s Day.”


    Upon opening the gift, she found a vintage ruby ne, drawing envious nces from the onlookers.


    “Jennifer, you are blessed. Both your children are paragons of virtue and thoughtful.”


    Jennifer epted the flowers and instructed the maid to fetch a vase, a smile gracing face. “Curtis has


    always been thoughtful, never forgetting holidays or my birthday.”


    “Too much praise,” Curtis chuckled, loosening his tie and deting his praise. “I forgot today. But your


    daughter-inw reminded me this morning to celebrate.”


    “Leanne is thoughtful,” Jennifer remarked. “Didn’t shee with you?”


    “She was busy.”


    “Leanne is such a gem, so smart and considerate,” Penelope sighed. “Then there’s Selina, in her


    twenties but still acting like a kid, always so flighty.”


    “That’s true. Leanne could practically run a nursery now,” Curtis joked, elicitingughter in the room.


    Jennifer told him off yfully and turned to Penelope. “Don’t take it to heart.”


    Penelope wasn’t mad. She smiled and added, “Selina’s much less of a worry when she’s with Leanne. I


    feel at ease.”


    The otherdies also praised Leanne, admiring her qualities.


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    “It’s all your credit,” Curtisplimented Jennifer, smiling. “I’m going to see Grandma.


    The conversation soon returned to the charity event.


    The chairman suggested inviting celebrities to perform to increase public interest and attract even more


    rich donors to the auction, raising more funds for charity projects. Top of the list was Larissa.


    “Huh?” ady remarked, “I thought she doesn’t domercial gigs.”


    In the elite’s circles, the allure of celebrities was only another profession morized by spotlights, often


    dependent on capital.


    Larissa was an exception, hailing from the affluent Capital City, which lent her some liberty.


    The Richardson family had close ties with the Watson family, and Jennifer could ask for a favor.


    However, she didn’t see the need. A charity g was more than a stage for stars.


    Before Jennifer could express her views, Penelope suggested, “Isn’t Leanne close to Larissa? Maybe


    Leanne could ask for a favor.


    Jennifer paused with her coffee cup in hand. “Leanne is close to her?”


    “Yes,” Always well-informed, Penelope continued, “Larissa resembles Leanne’ste mother somewhat,


    so Leanne is fond of her. Larissa’s daughter also passed away many years ago, and she sees Leanne


    as a daughter. They get along well.”


    That was news to Jennifer, who had always felt distant from Leanne.


    She said nothing, simply sipping her coffee.


    The exquisite fragrance of the top-grade coffee somehow felt less satisfying than usual


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