Chapter 831
The comments below were filled with condolences and regrets.
There were also people who listed the charity that Astrid Swanson had done when he was alive.
That comment received countless comments like “great philanthropist, beautiful and kind-hearted”. Melody only wanted to sneer when she saw it.
Ken Swanson’s situation was a little similar to hers. If Astrid Swanson hadn’t appeared out of nowhere, Ken Swanson’s biological mother wouldn’t have passed away at such a young age.
With Astrid Swanson’s death, the truth could no longer be revealed.
Melody said that she was happy, but when she thought about it from Ken Swanson’s perspective, she felt that it was too easy for Astrid Swanson to die so easily.
She didn’t want to look at it anymore. She handed the phone back to Aaron Berg and asked, “What is Ulric Swanson doing now?”
“The first thing he did was rush to the scene of the accident site. He should be at the funeral parlor now. However… his grounding was revoked, and the chairman handed over the funeral matters to him.”
Melody nodded and instructed Aaron Berg to continue sending people to keep an eye on Ulric Swanson.
Ken Swanson naturally had people watching Ulric Swanson’s every move, but she still felt that it was better to have double insurance.
Just as she finished speaking, Colin Herbert called.
Melody quickly answered the call.
“Melody, I saw on the news that your stepmother-in-law died in a car accident?”
Melody had never mentioned Astrid Swanson in front of Mr. and Mrs. Colin Herbert, so after receiving her affirmative answer, Colin Herbert said regretfully, “What a pity. It wasn’t easy for me to get to the age where my son is old enough to enjoy life, but she suddenly passed away…”
Melody said noncommittally, “As the mistress of the Swanson family, she has already enjoyed a blessing that others can’t enjoy in eight lifetimes.”
Colin Herbert could tell that something was wrong.
“In the Swanson family, did your mother-in-law and you, her stepdaughter-in-law didn’t get along well?”
Melody did not want Colin Herbert to worry. She said, “It’s not that bad. She’s Ken Swanson’s stepmother. She doesn’t have much contact with me either.”
“I see. We originally planned to leave tomorrow. When we saw this news, we originally wanted to postpone the date and leave after attending your stepmother-in-law’s funeral. In that case, your godmother and I won’t come over.”
Melody looked up and grabbed her phone. “Why did you book a flight so suddenly? Are you leaving tomorrow?”
“That’s right. During this period of time, with your teacher… (father) Doctor Mu nourishing her body, her spirit has completely recovered. I thought that I might as well set off directly, lest we delay day by day until we can’t leave if we always postponed.”
Melody knew that global travel had always been Beverly Herbert’s dream, so although she was reluctant, she still asked happily for them, “Have you bought the tickets? Where’s the first stop? I’ll send you to the airport tomorrow.”
“It’s all bought. The first stop is Australia. She’s always wanted to see kangaroos and koalas. We think we’ll stay there for two months after we get there.”
“Yes, yes. What time is your flight tomorrow? I’ll send you to the airport.”
“Fair enough. The flight leaves at two o’clock tomorrow afternoon. We’ll leave after lunch.”
“Then I’ll personally cook lunch for you.”
Colin Herbert agreed immediately. “Alright!”
Who knew if this would be the last time they would taste Melody’s cooking? The world was so big. They would probably be old by the time they came back.
Thinking of this, Colin Herbert felt a lump in his throat.
He quickly pretended to be calm and said, “Then I’ll go to the law firm one last time today and transfer the last bit of assets that I didn’t transfer to you.”
“There’s no hurry…”
“What do you mean we’re not in a hurry? We’re leaving tomorrow. Anyway, it’s decided.”
Colin Herbert hurriedly hung up the phone, afraid that Melody Fox would also be unwilling to part with him.
However, life was a banquet that would end sooner or later. In the blink of an eye, it was the day they set off.
On this day, after Melody greeted Margaret Swanson, she arrived at Herbathrive early in the morning.
As soon as she walked through the door of Herbathrive, Melody felt the oppressive atmosphere.
Everyone knew that Mr. and Mrs. Colin Herbert would leave in the afternoon. Everyone’s eyes were filled with reluctance.
Many of them had been working for Colin Herbert since Herbathrive opened. When they thought about how it might be difficult for them to meet again in the future, they could not smile.
An old patient felt that something was wrong and quietly asked David Marrow, “Is Herbathrive about to close down? Why do all of you look so strange…”
David Marrow did not know whether to laugh or cry.
“No, no. It’s just that our boss is going on a trip. He only came back after staying in the hospital for a while.”
“I see. You gave me a fright.”
After this incident, although everyone could not laugh, they did not dare to be deaf and pull a long face, in case it affected the patients who came to see the doctor.
Melody had decided to only raise them yesterday and planned to hold a full sheep banquet today.
By the time she arrived at the backyard, Beverly Herbert had already packed their luggage.
There was not much luggage. They only brought a few personal clothes and some necessities for the trip. The two of them only had one suitcase.
If Melody Fox had not known about it, she would have misunderstood that they had only gone out for a few days before returning.
Beverly Herbert was also very depressed. When she had woken up this morning, she even told Colin Herbert that they should not set off.
It was still Colin Herbert who advised her to calm down. That was why she did not change her plan.
Melody looked at Beverly Herbert’s slightly furrowed brows and pretended to be very happy as she went forward and said,
“Godmother, I ordered a sheep. I’ll make a whole sheep banquet for you today!”
Beverly Herbert perked up and asked, “Is it a full lamb banquet? Can you do it alone?”
Momma Talia was still working as Grandpa Zack Nelson’s nurse in the hospital, so she was the only main force in the kitchen today.
“I can make it. Just eat. Don’t think about coming over to help me. Otherwise, I’ll be unhappy.”
Beverly Herbert smiled and nodded vigorously. “Alright! Then I’ll just eat with your godfather today.”
When Melody saw Beverly Herbert’s ugly smile, she quickly went into the kitchen.
If she did not quickly go to divert her attention, she and Beverly Herbert would probably cry.
It was such a blissful thing to fulfill her dream. She did not want Beverly Herbert to leave crying.
In the kitchen, although Momma Talia was not around, Melody still found Nana Jensen to help.
A little lamb was not big, but it was still a little difficult for a person to handle it.
Fortunately, the sheep that were sent over had been cleaned up and the wool had been plucked clean, so they only needed to decompose the edible parts.
However, even so, it would still take at least two hours to settle everything.
But, it was not even eight o’clock yet. There was plenty of time
As Melody Fox busied herself, she introduced to Nana Jensen the cooking method of today’s whole sheep banquet.
The lamb leg was roasted, and the lamb was made into lamb scorpion. The lamb chop was also roasted, but the roasting method was different from the lamb leg… The mutton in the other parts was used to skewer mutton.
“It’ll be delicious!”
As Nana Jensen spoke, she suddenly thought of the Swanson family. She lowered her voice and said, “Sister Melody, Astrid Swanson just left yesterday. Today, the news of Astrid Swanson’s death has spread throughout the influential circles.”
Chapter 832
Melody Fox wasn’t too sure about the gossip, so she asked, “What did they talk about? Didn’t the obituary state clearly that she died in a car accident? Would they still suspect the cause of her death?”
“These words can fool ordinary people, but they can’t fool some old foxes. My father told me that some of his business partners guessed that Ramon Swanson had someone outside, so they deliberately plotted for Astrid Swanson to die in an accident.”
As Nana Jensen spoke, she asked in a gossipy manner, “Sister Melody, can you tell me quietly if this rumor is true?”
Melody Fox said with some amusement, “Let me put it this way. If you were Ramon Swanson, would you take such a huge risk to kill your wife for a woman?”
“Of course not!” Nana Jensen answered without thinking.
How many people dreamed of becoming Ramon Swanson? The wealth he had was already beyond the imagination of ordinary people.
Only a fool would risk losing everything for a woman!
However, Nana Jensen immediately understood that Melody Fox meant that this rumor was fake.
Melody said, “Ramon Swanson is my father-in-law. It’s not appropriate for me to discuss him in private. You figured this out yourself. I didn’t tell you.”
Nana Jensen nodded repeatedly. “Understood!”
“Alright, let’s not talk about that anymore. Give me a hand and wash the mutton belly together.”
“Here they come!”
After about a few hours, the materials were finally ready.
Nana Jensen also called David Marrow over and set up an oven in the backyard.
Before long, the fragrant smell made the patient in front drool.
“What’s that smell? It smells so good…”
Herbathrive said proudly, “Doctor Fox is cooking.”
“Tsk tsk, you guys are too lucky. The food is so good.”
There were also people who asked about the raviola pasta.
“Don’t you guys do pasta anymore?”
“Well…” The staff kept them in suspense. “You’ll know when it’s about time But don’t worry, in less than a month, all of you will be able to eat pasta. Eat as much as you want.”
“Are you serious?”
“Cough, cough!” A cough sounded.
The waiter looked up and met David Marrow’s warning gaze.
Manton lowered his head and he quickly sorted out the herbs and handed it to the patient.
After the patient left, David Marrow took a few steps forward and said, “Don’t tell anyone about Miss Fox’s plan.”
“Yes, Brother David… I know I was wrong.”
“Alright, alright.” David Marrow waved his hand and said, “I’m not blaming you. I’m just reminding you. There are many people out there eyeing Miss Fox. We shouldn’t cause trouble for Fox.”
“Yes…”
“By the way, I’m here to ask you to tell the others to close the clinic’s door after receiving this batch of guests. Everyone, send Master and Master’s wife off.”
“Yes!”
David Marrow was about to head to the backyard when he turned around and saw Doctor Mu walking out.
He quickly chased after him and asked, “Doctor Mu, where are you going? Dinner is about to start.”
“I have to go out for an urgent matter. Apologize to Mr. Herbert for me. I don’t have time to send him off.”
“… Okay.”
As soon as David Marrow finished speaking, Doctor Mu had already left.
David Marrow scratched his head in confusion. Then, he returned to the backyard and told Melody Fox about this.
Melody Fox’s hand was sprinkled with salt and pepper on the lamb chop paused, and a dark glint flashed across her eyes.
However, in less than two seconds, her expression quickly returned to normal. Her hands did not stop moving as she said, “I understand.
Go and see how the lamb leg is roasting. Don’t burn it.”
“Good!”
As soon as David Marrow left, Melody called Quentin.
“Master, where have you been? Do you need my help?”
“There’s no need.” Quentin Parker paused for a moment before explaining to her, “Special Task Force’s people discovered that Michael Hudson is contacting Jennie Taylor. I have to go over and discuss with them if we should take this opportunity to catch them all.”
“I understand. Call me if you need anything from me.”
Quentin Parker hurriedly replied and hung up.
Melody hesitated for a moment but still relayed the news to Ken Swanson. Unexpectedly, Ken Swanson already knew about this and said, “I asked someone to specially inform the Special Task Force.”
“Then do you think we can catch them all this time?”
“Difficult.”
Melody asked in confusion, “Then what’s the point of you telling them the news?”
“Ulric Swanson was also present,” Ken Swanson said meaningfully.
Melody immediately understood what Ken Swanson meant.
They wanted the Special Task Force to target Ulric Swanson as well. From now on, other than them, there will be more officials dealing with Ulric Swanson.
Last time, Ulric Swanson was able to escape unscathed from the bureau because Ramon Swanson had made a move. The officials had to give Ramon Swanson some face.
Secondly, Jennie Taylor’s daughter had died in the Special Task Force. The officials did not even have the time to let her explain the relationship between Ulric Swanson and malicious doctors.
However, with today’s incident, the Special Task Force would probably place Ulric Swanson as the main suspect again.
However, her master had probably made a wasted trip today.
Melody felt a little guilty. She always felt like she had betrayed her master.
Right at this moment, David Marrow’s voice came from outside. “It’s cooked! The fire is just right!”
Melody snapped out of her thoughts and walked out with two plates of salted lamb chops.
Two large round tables had already been set up in the backyard. The tables were filled with more than ten dishes, all of which were made by her.
The roasted lamb leg in the outdoor oven was emitting an alluring fragrance.
Melody said, “David Marrow, call everyone over. We can eat now. I’ll call my godparents.”
“Okay.”
The Colin Herbert couple were saying goodbye to their neighbors, who were reluctant to part with them when Melody found them in the neighborhood.
“It’s not like our own place when we’re outside. We have to prioritize safety and not get into any conflicts with others. After all, it’s not our territory.”
Colin Herbert did not know whether to laugh or cry.
“Don’t worry! The two of us are almost 50 years old. Can we still quarrel with others like the young people do?”
Melody took the opportunity to walk forward and remind them, “Godparents, it’s time to eat.”
“Oh, okay. We’ll be right there.”
After saying goodbye, Colin Herbert started to worry about Melody again.
“When we leave, you have to take good care of yourself. If you can’t contact us with your cell phone number, email me. I’ll open the email every three days.”
“Got it, Godfather. Don’t worry about me. I made a lot of dishes. If I don’t eat now, they’ll get cold.”
Colin Herbert nodded and pulled Beverly Herbert back to the backyard.
Perhaps it was because delicious food would make people happy. After a few mouthfuls of mutton, the two of them were not as depressed as before. A smile gradually appeared on their faces.
At most, if they really wanted to come back, they would come back!
The sun rose higher and higher, and the minutes of parting finally arrived.
Melody Fox was afraid that Herbathrive’s men would urge Beverly Herbert to cry again, so he specially discussed with Colin Herbert and went out through the back door of the backyard. However, as soon as the car started, everyone appeared beside the car.
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“Boss, Lady Boss, have a safe trip!”
“Master, Madam, we will definitely take good care of Herbathrive for you!”
“Have fun! Remember to send us postcards!”
As Beverly Herbert listened to everyone’s reminders, the tears that had been suppressed for a long time immediately flowed down.
Melody could only order Aaron Berg to drive quickly.
If they didn’t leave now, Beverly Herbert’s tears would probably run dry.
About 40 minutes later, the car arrived at the airport.
Melody Fox reached out and hugged Beverly Herbert.
“Godmother, have a safe trip. Also, when I’m free, I’ll come and play with you guys.”
“Yes!” Beverly Herbert nodded vigorously.
Colin Herbert glanced at room time. There were only ten minutes left until the check-in time. No matter how reluctant he was, he could only hold Beverly Herbert’s hand and remind her, “It’s getting late now. We have to go.”
“Well…”
Beverly Herbert was pulled by Colin Herbert. She turned her head three times with every step and finally disappeared from Melody’s line of sight.
Melody stood in place for a long time without looking away.
She was thinking how great it would be if she could be like her godfather and godmother one day and travel without caring about anything.
Right at this moment, a familiar voice sounded.
“When we’re done with our business, we’ll go find them and happily have a little more fun.”
Melody suddenly turned around.
When her eyes met Ken Swanson’s black eyes, her eyes suddenly widened.
“Ken Swanson? Why are you here?”
Ken Swanson rubbed her head and said, “I wanted to send your godparents off with you, but something cropped up at the company and I was delayed. I’m late.”
Melody took the initiative to hold Ken Swanson’s hand and said, “It’s fine, as long as you have this intention. Godparents won’t blame you.”
Ken Swanson nodded and said, “Were you thinking that you want to go on a trip too?”
“… Am I right?”
Ken Swanson smiled and said, “As long as you want, I’ll arrange it.”
“Forget it.”
There were too many grudges and ties between her and Mr. and Mrs. Colin Herbert. She could not go on a world tour like they did.
Ken Swanson opened his mouth, but in the end, he did not say anything. He only held her hand tightly.
“Let’s go back.”
“Yeah.”
Melody nodded and forced herself to follow Ken Swanson back to the car.
However, neither of them noticed that a pair of cold eyes was staring at them. It was only when the car turned the corner and was no longer visible that the gaze slowly retracted.
“Young Miss…”
Behind a glass door in the airport lobby, a muscular man in black boldly reminded, “Sir has instructed us not to let you have any contact with those two people again…”
Janet Murphy came back to her senses and turned to glare at the man.
“Luo Xiaoyi, you talk too much!”
The bodyguard named Luo Xiaoyi lowered his head.
“I’m sorry, Miss. But this is Sir’s order. It’s also my main mission to follow you.”
Janet Murphy took a deep breath impatiently and said, “Got it! You talk too much. You’re as long-winded as your father! I won’t appear in front of them even if you don’t tell me!”
Thinking of Ken Swanson and Melody Fox, the expression in Janet Murphy’s eyes became ruthless.
After the last failed assassination attempt on Sid Quant, she was taken away by the officials for investigation.
The Murphy family had used almost all the connections she could to get her acquittal.
Although he was acquitted, the Murphy family had paid a huge price. She had no choice but to give up all the projects that were competing with Sid Quant.
What made her even more depressed was that within two days after that incident, her family brought her back to Insterimond. They did not even let her out of the room.
This time, she had a mission to do. That was why she had a chance to return to Silverlake.
Unexpectedly, they coincidentally bumped into the two people with their fingers intertwined at the airport entrance.
Looking at their overlapping figures, even a blind person could tell that they had already confirmed each other’s feelings.
How long had it been?
They actually…
Her heart felt like it was bleeding. It hurt so much that she wanted to rush up and tear that b*tch’s body apart.
However, not only could she not do that, she did not even dare to let them see her…
Janet Murphy pressed hard on her chest to suppress the uncomfortable feeling and asked, “Has the car that picked us up arrived?”
Luo Xiaoyi quickly replied, “Yes, Professor Shen is also in the car. He came to pick you up personally. Remember to compliment him later and let him feel that we value him.”
“Heh.” Janet Murphy sneered and said, “Shen Dongfeng relied on our the Murphy family to get to where he is today. If you want to compliment someone, he should be complimenting me.”
“Of course… Shen Dongfeng isn’t even fit to carry your shoes. It’s just that he’s about to run for the position of director of the research institute with Ander Morgan. If he succeeds in the election, he’ll be the Murphy family’s most powerful arm. We’re here to provide him with help so that he can be more confident in running…”
“Enough, you’re so long-winded!”
Janet Murphy walked past Luo Xiaoyi in disgust, pulled the mask on her face, and then quickly walked out of the airport.
Outside the airport, an MPV was waiting.
As soon as Janet Murphy walked out, the people inside immediately walked out of the car.
“Miss Murphy, it’s been a long journey. I’ve already prepared a welcoming banquet for you. It’s set at Fragrance Overflow Hotel. I just don’t know what you like to eat so that I can tell the hotel in advance.”
“Whatever!”
Janet Murphy bowed and got into the car.
After getting into the car, she took off her mask and looked into Shen Dongfeng’s eyes. “How are the couple doing?”
Shen Dongfeng quickly said, “It’s strange. The special stone that your family sent over has been placed in his house for a long time, but only Lucas Morgan is physically deficient. He and his wife are safe and sound.”
Janet Murphy rolled her eyes and said, “Aren’t you talking nonsense? The husband and wife have been on business trips or in the laboratory for 28 days in a month. The time they come into contact with the poison is not enough. How can it be effective?”
Shen Dongfeng nodded repeatedly. Then, he asked timidly, “I wonder if Mr. Jian has thought of a better idea for you to come here this time?”
Janet Murphy raised her eyebrows and said, “That’s right. We know of a drug that can kill people invisibly. As long as Ander Morgan takes that drug, he will die of physical deficiency in less than a month. Even the forensic doctor can’t find out the cause of his death. He will only be treated as a sudden death. At that time, the position of the Dean will definitely be yours.”
Shen Dongfeng’s heart raced.
In terms of strength, he was far inferior to Ander Morgan.
However, in terms of qualifications, he entered the research institute more than ten years earlier than Ander Morgan. He was suppressed by a junior. This was something that made his heart burn every night before he went to bed.
“Then this medicine…”
“What’s the hurry?” Janet Murphy said expressionlessly, “This medicine is not available on the market. I need to get it from an old friend of mine.”
Shen Dongfeng asked curiously, “Who is your old friend?”
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Janet Murphy glanced at Shen Dongfeng coldly.
“That’s not something you can ask. You just have to do your job.”
As she spoke, a gentle face appeared in her mind.
However, she knew very well that it was just a disguise.
Shen Dongfeng quickly lowered his head and agreed, but then asked, “When you get that medicine, what should we do?”
Janet Murphy raised her eyebrows and said, “His laboratory is recruiting new people. When he starts the first round of the official assessment, it will be the best time to execute the plan.”
“But…” Shen Dongfeng said awkwardly, “There are a total of seven people who have obtained the qualifications for the first round of assessment. However, these people come from all over the world, and they are all fanatical fans of Ander Morgan. With him as their life goal, I’m afraid they won’t be so easily persuaded by us.”
“You don’t have to worry about that. We’ve already thought about it. When we reach that time, someone will naturally take action on our behalf.”
Shen Dongfeng heaved a sigh of relief, and his eyes lit up with greed.
So he only needed to sit at home and wait, and the position of the director of the research institute would be his.
That position was what he had been seeking all his life. Once he obtained it, he would be able to have Ander Morgan’s current fame and status. His life would reach its peak.
Janet Murphy glanced at Shen Dongfeng and warned him, “Shen Dongfeng, the Murphy family has put in a lot of effort for you. Don’t burn the bridge after crossing it…”
Shen Dongfeng quickly said seriously, “Miss Murphy, what are you talking about? I, Shen Dongfeng, am the Murphy family’s right-hand man. I don’t need to move anywhere. How would I dare to burn bridges after crossing them?”
“Hmph.”
Janet Murphy snorted lightly and said, “It better be like this! Otherwise… I, the Murphy family, have the ability to bring you up. Naturally, I also have the ability to pull you down from that position.”
Shen Dongfeng broke out in a cold sweat.
“Of course, of course. Miss Murphy, please rest assured. I, Shen Dongfeng, will never betray the Murphy family.”
After a while, the car finally arrived at Fragrant Overflow Hotel.
It was already past 6pm, but because Shen Dongfeng had made an appointment in advance, the entire hotel was still busy.
Janet Murphy walked in. From the corner of her eye, she saw a waiter moving out a few chairs with the word “happiness” pasted on them. She subconsciously frowned.
“Shen Dongfeng, it’s not convenient for me to show my face in a crowded place. Why are you still booking a hotel where the wedding banquet is being held?”
Shen Dongfeng quickly explained, “No, I’ve already booked this hotel. These things were left behind by Ander Morgan when he held a family recognition banquet here yesterday…”
The displeasure in Janet Murphy’s eyes dissipated. Then, she asked in confusion, “Ander Morgan held a family recognition banquet here yesterday? Why didn’t I know about this?”
Shen Dongfeng observed Janet Murphy’s expression and said, “He held the banquet with someone. He didn’t invite any relatives or friends. Only guests were invited from the other side, so you didn’t receive any news.
Even I only found out by chance when I booked your welcome banquet here today.”
Janet Murphy was not very interested in Ander Morgan, who was about to die. When he heard this, she only asked casually, “Who did he acknowledge?”
Shen Dongfeng thought for a moment and scratched his head. “I suddenly can’t remember her name, but I asked my subordinates to investigate the background of that girl. Her family background is very ordinary, and she grew up in the countryside. She’s also very ugly, but… my subordinates reported to me that the girl seems to be quite close to Ken Swanson. I don’t know if it’s a rumor…”
The more Janet Murphy listened, the more she felt that something was wrong. When she heard the last part, her eyelids twitched. She turned around and grabbed Shen Dongfeng’s collar.
“Is that woman called Melody Fox?!”
Shen Dongfeng had a short stature. When Janet Murphy grabbed him, he was so frightened that he instantly shrunk his neck. He looked like a fat goose.
“J…-Miss Murphy…”
“Answer me!”
“Don’t worry, I-I’ll think about it, I’ll think about it…”
“Hurry up!”
Under Janet Murphy’s urging, Shen Dongfeng finally recalled what he had heard in the morning.
“Yes, I think it’s called Melody Fox… Miss Murphy. What’s wrong with you? Don’t scare me. Let go of me first…”
Only then did Janet Murphy let go of Shen Dongfeng’s collar. Her face was so dark that water could drip from it.
Why did Ander Morgan have to acknowledge Melody Fox, that village girl! These men… including Ken Swanson, were they all blind?
What was so good about that ugly freak!
However, this time, Ander Morgan would die even if he did not die. She would not let Ander Morgan help Melody Fox and become Melody Fox’s backer.
“Miss Murphy?”
Shen Dongfeng asked nervously, “What’s wrong with you? Do you know that person called Melody Fox?”
Janet Murphy took a deep breath and said with an ugly expression, “Shut up! Don’t mention this again!”
When she heard Melody Fox’s name, she felt her body burning with anger. She could not control her emotions at all.
“Yes, yes…” Shen Dongfeng wiped the sweat from his forehead and invited Janet Murphy into the private room.
Janet Murphy took two deep breaths and walked in.
After entering, she realized that there was another person sitting in the private room. When the other party saw her enter, she immediately stood up from her chair and greeted her respectfully, “Hello, Miss Murphy…”
Shen Dongfeng took the opportunity to explain, “Miss Murphy. She’s my daughter, Shen Qiqin. She’s two years younger than you and works in my laboratory now. I was afraid that you would feel bored eating with me, so I specially called her over to accompany you.”
She revealed a fawning smile and took the initiative to pull out a chair for Janet Murphy.
“Sister Janet Murphy, please sit.”
Janet Murphy’s expression was still cold and indifferent, but she did not reject her flattery and sat on the chair she had pulled out.
“It’s almost one o’clock now. You must be hungry. Try the food. If it doesn’t suit your taste, I’ll get them to serve it again immediately.”
As the saying goes, one shouldn’t slap a smiling face. Facing her intentional flattery, Janet Murphy gently tugged at her lower lip to accept the other party’s goodwill.
She looked up and saw that the dishes on the table were all her favorites. She could not help but raise her eyebrows.
“How do you know I like these?”
She used the serving chopsticks to pick up a crab for Janet Murphy before replying, “You might not remember me, but we’ve met at several banquets in the past. When I thought that I would treat you to a meal in the future, I deliberately paid attention to it. I didn’t expect that I would really have the chance to eat with you. You don’t know, but you’ve always been my idol!”
Janet Murphy was very pleased with this move. Her cold expression softened a lot.
“You’re quite attentive.”
She smiled and turned to give Shen Dongfeng a relaxed look.
Shen Dongfeng has a shortcoming in socializing, but she happens to fill in the missing part of Shen Dongfeng.
To curry favor with someone as arrogant as Janet Murphy, all he needed to do was to lower her stance to the ground and the other party would become amiable.
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After all, who would have known that she, Shen Qiqin, would be acting all lowly today?
Even if others knew, wouldn’t those people with a lower status than her have to respectfully call her “Miss Shen” when they saw her?
When she saw people speaking human language, she would say nonsense. She had understood it since she was Fox years old.
When Shen Dongfeng saw the look in her eyes, he relaxed completely.
He was very glad that he had brought his daughter over today. Otherwise, he really did not know how to deal with this difficult Miss Murphy.
In fact, Shen Dongfeng was able to sit in Liam Scott’s position not only because he had the Murphy family as his backer, but also because his smart daughter had roped in a lot of connections for him.
His daughter was really right!
After the meal, Janet Murphy stood up and said, “Until Ander Morgan is officially dealt with, I will stay in Silverlake. For the time being, I will not return to Insterimond. However, I can’t go back to the house I used to live in, so I will find a hotel to stay in for the next two days. If it’s convenient for you, help me find a house to stay in for the next two days.”
“Of course it’s convenient!” Shen Dongfeng quickly said, “Tomorrow, I’ll help you find it tomorrow.”
Janet Murphy nodded. “When you get a room in the hotel later, I’ll send you the address and room number. Just look for me when you’re done.”
“Yes, Miss Murphy.”
After watching Janet Murphy leave, Shen Dongfeng scratched his head and said with a troubled expression, “Xiao Qin, go and find out what style of renovation she likes.”
Just as she was about to say “okay”, she suddenly rolled her eyes and said, “Dad, it just so happens that I’ve taken a fancy to a villa area recently. The environment is quite good, and it’s even exquisitely renovated. Why don’t… you buy that villa! When Miss Murphy returns to Insterimond, I’ll move there. I always lived in the house assigned to me by the officials… Everyone upstairs and downstairs knows me, so it’s actually quite inconvenient to have Fox waiting to do things.”
Shen Dongfeng had a lot of spare cash on hand for his current position.
He immediately nodded and took out his bank card. “Then go buy it. By the way, what’s the price? Which villa area is it?”
“Zuo Antingzhi…”
Shen Dongfeng’s eyes were wide open before she could tell him the price.
“Zuo Antingzhi? Are you crazy?!”
Zuo’an Tingzhi was one of the most high-end villa districts in Silverlake. It was as famous as the Serenity Villa villa district where the rich gathered. The developer was the Swanson Group.
The Swanson Group called this “Tingzhi” series mainly focused on the wealthy circle, so the property prices were extremely high.
Not to mention ordinary people, even ordinary rich people could not even buy a house, let alone afford it.
She held Shen Dongfeng’s hand and said ingratiatingly, “Dad, just buy it for me. Besides, didn’t Miss Murphy say that she wanted us to find a house for her? If she finds a low-class place, Miss Murphy might be unhappy. If your future is affected by this, the gains won’t make up for the losses.
Besides, the property price of Zuo’an Tingzhi would only increase but not decrease. After I live there for a few years, then get a contract it will be resold and I can still make a lot of money.
“At the very least, I think Miss Murphy definitely won’t stay with us for nothing. She might even give us a large sum of money as a room fee.”
Shen Dongfeng, who was initially reluctant to part with the house, was very quick-witted. He gritted his teeth and stomped his feet as he said, “Alright! I’ll listen to you. Take the card and buy it! Since you’ve already decided to buy it, it’s better to buy it as soon as possible. Go to the sales office today and buy the house. Then, buy some furniture and strive to let Miss Murphy move in tomorrow.”
“Don’t worry, I’ll definitely settle this matter.”
She sent Shen Dongfeng to the car with an excited smile on her face.
It was true that her father was rich, but he was also a miser. He liked to put money in his card and count his balance every day to sleep.
This time, it was all thanks to Miss Murphy that she had gotten such a huge benefit for nothing.
One had to know that in this world, as long as it was second-hand, it was inevitable that people would despise it. However, no one would despise second-hand houses.
A few days ago, at the socialite gathering, one of the socialites was praised by the other socialites because she bought Zuo’an Tingzhi’s villa. Now, it was her turn to be praised!
She got into her car, but she was not in a hurry to go to the sales office. Instead, she arranged to meet a few of her friends for an afternoon ride.
She didn’t want to buy a house so quietly. Otherwise, wouldn’t she have bought this house for nothing?
Fox, Melody Fox returned to Herbathrive.
Herbathrive had already reopened the door. Although everyone was sad that the Colin Herbert couple had left, they were too busy to care about their sadness.
Therefore, when Melody walked in, the atmosphere was no longer as depressed as when she left after lunch.
Melody heaved a sigh of relief and led Ken Swanson to the backyard.
On the way, she mentioned to Ken Swanson that she had made a whole lamb banquet today. Ken Swanson wanted to come over and try it.
He and Ulric Swanson were both stripped off, of some tasks taken over by Ramon Swanson people, so he has ample free time. He only needed to deal with Ximber Tech matters every day, which was half the freedom compared to having multiple dealings in Swanson’s group.
However, as soon as Melody Fox entered the backyard, he found Sid Quant sitting there and eating heartily.
She was stunned at first. Then, she took a few steps forward and snatched the lamb chop from Sid Quant.
Sid Quant looked aggrieved.
“No way, Melody. I haven’t seen you for a few days. You can’t even bear to let me eat these few mouthfuls of meat? You’ve changed. Sob sob sob…”
Melody pouted in disdain.
“Don’t do that! With your current body, you can’t eat such spicy and greasy food. It will affect the speed at which your wound recovers.”
When Sid Quant heard this, he could only take a tissue and wipe his mouth. He said reluctantly, “Alright, then when I’m fully recovered, you can do it for me again.”
“In your dreams!”
Her waist plate was about to protrude from the whole lamb banquet.
She would never be able to cook a full lamb banquet in her life. It was too tiring.
Sid Quant still wanted to wheedle, but Ken Swanson glared at him and swallowed his words.
“What doctor? The doctor discharged you? Why didn’t you tell me?”
Ken Swanson’s eyes were filled with doubt.
Sid Quant quickly said, “By the gods, the doctor really let me leave the hospital! I stopped taking medicine and intravenous drips yesterday. The doctor asked me to go home and recuperate. If you don’t believe me, you can call and ask.”
When Melody Fox heard that, she really called Rodney Stanton.
It was not until she received an affirmative answer from Rodney Stanton that he believed what Sid Quant said.
Sid Quant looked depressed.
“You two are really… Am I that unreliable in your eyes?”
Melody Fox and Ken Swanson didn’t say anything, but their eyes clearly said: Yes, you’re just that unreliable.
“Alright, you guys have hurt me too much.”
Ken Swanson ignored the aggrieved expression Sid Quant put on and said with a cold and stern face, “The doctor wants you to go home and recuperate, not go out and have fun. Hurry up and go back to your apartment. Lie on the bed!”
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