Chapter 533


    Chapter 533 Deliberate Troubles


    The courtyard of the Olsen Residence was abuzz with activity as guests dressed to the nines mingled,


    raised their sses, and immersed themselves in delightful conversations.


    Subsequently, Summer made her entrance, apanied by Mark and udia.


    She was d in an elegant sea blue gown, her hair elegantly swept up and adorned with a crown,


    radiating a dazzling beauty befitting an actual princess. Her radiant charm and elevated status stirred


    both envy and adoration among the guests.


    With the candles extinguished on the extravagant three-tiered cake, Summer addressed the crowd,


    saying, “Moving forward, I hope that each and every one of you will continue to support and be my ally


    in this incredible journey in Wavery. Cheers!”


    The audience erupted in a wave of apuse, their excitement palpable.


    “Oh, and by the way,” she added, “I have an important announcement in store. Please stay tuned.”


    The guests were puzzled. Mark and udia exchanged nces and whispered to her, “Stop messing


    around, Sum.”


    “I’m not messing around. You’ll find out soon,” Summer shed a peculiar smile, then looped her arm


    through Mark’s.


    “Dad, let’s go around and toast our guests.”


    Mark furrowed his brow, reluctant but eventually resolved to join her. After all, making a toast was a


    way to forge connections and amon practice in business settings.


    udia remained in her spot, surveying the surroundings, and spotted a familiar figure approaching


    her.


    “Good evening, Auntie udia. It’s been a while since we’ve seen each other,” Arnold said, his smile lit


    up his face.


    “Arnold,” udia spoke gently, “d to see you grace Sum’s birthday.”


    “Don’t mention, Auntie. I gotta admit I haven’t been the best when ites to proper etiquette recently.


    I didn’t want to bother you during your time away in Sousturham. I hope you don’t mind that I haven’t


    visited,” Arnold leaned casually against the railing, with one hand resting on it.


    “Not at all. On the contrary, I want to thank you. It was because of you that Summer had the chance to


    be in London a few years ago, udia expressed her gratitude.


    “It’s my pleasure.” Arnold slipped his hand into his pocket and nced at the woman skillfully


    navigating the crowd. “Plus, it was Auntie’s special request, so naturally, I obliged.”


    udia disyed a tinge of guilt and then inquired, “Have you encountered any other intriguing girls in


    —recent years?”


    The emphasis on the word ‘other’ was quite pronounced.


    Arnold grinned, “Auntie, my feelings for Summer haven’t changed a bit.”


    udia let out a sigh, “What a shame for her. I hope she’ll soon realize and reciprocate your sincerity


    and


    love for her.”


    They then turned their gaze towards Summer, but suddenly, amotion erupted.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org.


    Meanwhile, Caesar and Heather were among the guests at Summer’s birthday banquet. While pouring


    wine for Summer, Heather identally spilled some on her dress. Startled, Summer red up and


    used. “Ms. Riley, I know you did that on purpose!”


    Caesar and Mark exchanged nces, momentarily taken aback and didn’t know how to react.


    Heather promptly offered to clean it up, saying. Tm sorry, Ms. Olsen. It was an ident! I’ll make it up


    to


    you.


    “This dress was custom-made for me in Italy, with a month’s effort put into it. Can you really afford to


    pay for it, Ms. Riley?” Summer’s expression turned displeased.


    Heather nced at Caesar, her eyes pleading for help, and thetter intervened to diffuse the situation,


    “Ms. Olsen, I apologize for my assistant’s reckless behavior. I willpensate you for the dress after


    the event concludes.”


    “Do you think I care about the petty money?” Summer sneered. “It seems Mr. Perkins is quite fond of


    your clumsy assistant.”


    Some guests picked up her ambiguous insinuation, and whispers began to circte.


    Heather bowed her head, her face burning with abashment.


    Summer didn’t yield but continued ridiculing. “And as far as I know, Mr. Perkins doesn’t earn much, do


    you? Yet you seem unconcerned aboutpensating for my expensive dress on behalf of your


    assistant. What’s the deal between you two?”


    Mark’s expression gradually soured. He held Summer’s hand and suggested, “Let’s change your dress


    first. We can discuss thister.”


    Summer visibly calmed down after Mark intervened. She approached Heather and stated, “Ms. Riley, I.


    don’t want your money. Instead, I’d like you to be a server, going around and serving drinks to my


    guests.