Chapter 173


    The car’s horn honked twice, and the lights came on.


    Jeff sat back into the car, casually rolling down the window.


    “Also, Mr. Pennyfeather no longer has to call Holden. Holden’s unwell, and if anything goes sideways,


    the Pennyfeather family would be held responsible.”


    If it was all about emphasizing status just now, then it’s already a warning, warning for the


    Pennyfeathers not to meddle too much.


    Neil was so pissed off that he didn’t know how to react. His fingers started trembling.


    On the other hand, Tricia rushed forth, her face flushed with excitement.


    “Mr. Raymond.”


    She peered through the ss window, her face full of infatuation.


    Despiten’s clear disdain for them, Tricia seemed oblivious to his attitude. She just hoped thatn


    would pay attention to her.


    She believed that if she showed off her charm in front of him more,n would eventually fall for her,


    “Mr. Raymond, please don’t be upset. We didn’t consider things thoroughly this time.”


    Her voice was gentle, her cheeks a bit rosy.


    Her body was naturally frail, and her current demeanor made people want to take care of her.


    Neil, who was standing nearby, wasn’t a fool. He thought his daughter was being overly enthusiastic


    aboutn.


    Tricia’s behavior was hugely embarrassing for him. She had no idea how to behave in such a situation.


    Neil was fuming and he was so angry he couldn’t speak.


    Tricia wanted to say more, but she felt someone tugging at her sleeve.


    She turned to see Cristina.


    Cristina shook her head slightly, signaling to Tricia that if she continued, she’d only annoy Neil more


    and she should stop talking


    ton.


    Reluctantly, Tricia closed her mouth, but she couldn’t take her eyes off the car.


    Jeff nodded and stepped on the gas.


    The car slowly pulled away, leaving the Pennyfeathers standing still in their tracks.


    The first to break the silence was Cristina..


    “Honey, if it weren’t for Maja Pennyfeather, we wouldn’t be in this awkward position. Remember what


    Selena Casson saidst time? Now, withn’s attitude, it seems that only Holden in the Raymond


    family likes Maja.”


    As Cristina spoke, her eyes never left her daughter.


    Tricia’s cheeks were flushed with excitement, aware that her intentions were now known.,


    But that’s okay, her Mom would help her.


    “Honey, we need toe up with a n.n has someone he likes. He was quite close to that person


    from the Shepard family. She looks a lot like Tricia. Ifn doesn’t like Maja, should we let Tricia give it a


    shot?”


    The purpose of her words was clear to create an opportunity for Tricia.


    Neil was utterly shocked, seemingly unable to believe what Cristina had just proposed.


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    What was Cristina implying? Maja wasn’t even divorced yet, and she was creating an opportunity for


    “What are you bbering about?!”


    Neil was already angry, and now he felt a pain in his chest.


    “As long as Maja’s not divorced, she andn are a couple! If you understand what I’m saying, don’t do


    anything stupid.”


    With that, he stormed off into the mansion.


    Outside, Cristina nced at her daughter.


    Tricia clearly didn’t take Neil’s words to heart and instead, she spoke with a hint of grievance.


    “Mom, I’ve liked Mr. Raymond for many years now. I believe my sincerity can win him over. He doesn’t


    seem to like Carlene Shepard, otherwise, why haven’t they gotten back together after all these years? I


    think he just hasn’t met the one he truly likes. I want to give it a try.”


    Since Maja couldn’t be his partner, then she shouldn’t upy that position.


    Cristina had always nned for her daughter to marryn, but because Maja had saved Holden, and


    Tricia’s health was poor, she never took action.


    But now, since her daughter wanted this position, Maja should step aside. It was what she owed Tricia.


    “Tricia, be patient. I will help you figure something out.”


    A glint shed in Tricia’s eyes, her cheeks flushing even more. It was as if she was about to be with


    Meanwhile, in the car afar,n was looking at a picture Ryan Elston had–sent him on his phone.


    He was familiar with theposition and immediately recognized it as the one she had taken. He not


    only photographed it but also drew it.


    [I’ve been meaning to ask, why does Penny send you soup and secretly draw you? Does her husband


    know about this?]


    A woman being this enthusiastic about a man had never a good intention.