Chapter 232


    One could tell right away that it was her in the painting.


    Charmine then began, “Momo, what if we don’t-”


    Before she could finish her sentence, Chris chirped, “I’ll get this sorted right away, Mommy! See you


    later!” With that, he swiftly ran away with his two tiny legs.


    Charmine could only sigh. That little boy…


    Nevermind. She never came across any visitor since the day she lived in this mansion, and Momo did


    say that his grandparents did not like him. Perhaps it was unlikely for them to visit.


    She regained herposure and started prepping for the night’s Night of Glory. Although she had 10


    hours till then, with her formal gown, she had toplement it with a nice hairstyle and pick matching


    essories and shoes to show her respect for Mr. Kingston’s hard work.


    After the meal, April came toward her with a box at hand. “Ms. Jordan, Mr. Bailey told me to take


    charge of your styling today.”


    Charmine did all she could to avoid Anthony after their morning incident, but it surprised her how


    considerate he was to her still.


    While April was the top assistant working for Anthony, she specialized in servicing the upper ss,


    including styling. Her styling would be presentable.


    Charmine sat before the mirror. “Thanks.”


    April started working on her hairstyle.


    Not long after, Charmine’s phone on the desk lit up, and the caller ID disyed, (Mom).


    It was Joey, and she was calling her.


    Although Joey never treated her as a daughter nor did Charmine treat her as her actual mother, she


    still had to set her contact name as ‘Mom’to prevent the family members from discovering her n.


    Charmine picked up the phone and monotonously began, “Anything?”


    “Charmine, where have you been stayingtely? I went to Violet Vi and I couldn’t find you.” Joey’s


    tone was unusually caring.


    Joey, after her conversation with her husband Adam the other day, went to look for Charmine. Try as


    she might, Joey could not find Charmine.


    Charmine’s eyes seemingly gleamed at Joey’s words, but she merely came up with a random excuse,


    “Other property. You can contact me if it needs me.”


    “It’s nothing urgent. I just want to ask if you’d like toe and live with us? You’re a Jordan after all,


    and it’s not too appropriate if you’re living alone,” stated Joey.


    Thest thing Charmine expected was to hear Joey inviting her to live with them. She still remembered


    how Joey and Adam asked the bodyguards to send her away on the first day she came back. There


    was a sh of contempt in Charmine’s eyes as she calmly replied, “My apologies, but I don’t n to go


    back anytime soon. As my mother, I’m sure you’re aware of how everyone back there hates an adopted


    daughter like myself. To avoid any potential conflict, it’s better for me to live alone.”


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    At a loss for words, Joey could only let out a sigh. Even if she and Adam had epted Charmine, the


    others might not have done so. After thinking for some time, she continued,” Hmm… Charmine, can I


    please ask for a favor from you? The Jordan family had some connections with Night of Glory’s


    organizers, and you’ll for sure receive some awards tonight. I was hoping that you’d be able to say


    some nice things about your sister when you’re being interviewed and receiving the awards on stage.


    Please don’t criticize her even more…”


    Charmine’s eyes dulled at this. That was the real reason why Joey called, was it not? Tiffanymitted


    terrible deeds, yet Joey still tried to help her?


    Speaking of connections, Charmine could still win the awards even if the Jordans had no connections


    with them.


    Joey seemed to have sensed her displeasure, thus she sighed. “I know Tiffany’s made bad choices,


    and she’s not to be forgiven. For that, I’ve transferred her five-percent share to your Dad as


    punishment. Also, her head is considerably injured, and she’s still in aa. She has paid enough… I


    still hope you can forgive her a little.”


    Charmine frowned. So they did take back the five percent of her share? This would piss Tiffany off so


    badly! With only another five percent left under her name, she had almost no say in the Jordan family.


    What else could she do about this?


    Charmine’s lips curled up faintly. “I can speak a few words for her in front of the media, under one


    condition.” “What’s the condition?” Joey asked right away.