Richard and Janelle still didn''t quite understand what he was talking about, but they just smiled and nodded along. "Yes, of course."


    Sophus then turned to Richard. “Mr. Huber, let me introduce you. This is a dear friend of mine, this is my most important business partner, and this is..."


    After making the rounds, Sophus added, "As soon as they heard the Suttons were having a celebration, they flew in overnight with me, hoping to toast the happy couple."


    The men who had been introduced quickly bowed to shake Richard''s hand and offered their business cards. “Mr. Huber, a pleasure to meet you!"


    "Hello, Mr. Huber!"


    Joining the celebration was just an excuse; their real goal was to meet Richard. In Jindale City, the Suttons were nowhere near the Hubers'' level, which meant Sophus''s socialwork was in apletely different league from Richard''s. They hade all the way to the hospitalte at night specifically for him.


    Richard had no desire to get involved with them, but remembering Winona''s n, he epted each card with a polite smile. “I''m afraid there won''t be any drinks tonight, as alcohol isn''t allowed in the hospital. But I''ll be happy to treat you all some other time."


    They were ttered beyond belief. "No, no, it''ll be our treat! We''d be honored if you would just grace us with your presence, Mr. Huber."


    Richard agreed. "I''ll be there if I''m free."


    “Wonderful!” The men beamed, looking at Sophus with a mixture of gratitude and envy. In the business world, not everyone got an introduction to Richard Huber.


    Sophus, of course, was bursting with pride, practically preening.


    For Winona''s sake, Janelle also greeted them warmly. "Please, don''t just stand in the doorway. Come in and have a seat.”


    As the group moved inside,ughing and chatting, Sophie linked her arm with Janelle''s, acting as if they were old friends. "I just don''t understand young people these days. Such a big celebration, and at night, of all times! When Sophus and I first heard the news, we could hardly believe it. We thought the kids were just messing with us."


    "We tried calling Beatrix, but she didn''t pick up. We finally got ahold of one of her ssmates to confirm it was true. We were in such a panic, rushing to get dressed, afraid we''d bete and upset them..."


    Sophie chattered on endlessly, and


    Janelle just kept smiling and


    nodding as if she understood every


    word in reality,


    she was screaming


    internally. *What in the world are you talking about???*


    "Oh my, what''s happened to Beatrix?!" Sophie suddenly eximed, seeing her daughter unconscious on the hospital bed.


    Richard and Janelle didn''t know how to exin, ncing at Winona for help.


    Winona walked over with a smile. "Don''t worry, Mr. and Mrs. Sutton It''s a Sleeping Beauty theme today. We''re just letting her rest for a bit, She''ll wake up when the moment is right."


    When Beatrix''s two sisters saw Winona, their eyes went wide. "Win... Ms. Newsom?!"


    Winona greeted them warmly. "Hi, nice to meet you."


    "It''s so nice to meet you! We see you on TV all the time. We''re huge fans! I can''t believe we''re meeting you in person."


    Winona smiled. "I''m just here to help out. My fans don''t know I''m back in Jindale City, so please keep it a secret for me, okay?"


    The sisters nodded eagerly. “Of course, we won''t say a word! Can... can we get a picture with you?”


    "No problem." Winona stood graciously between them for a photo.


    After the picture, Winona said, "I think Ms. Sutton will be waking up soon, so we need to finish decorating. Mr. and Mrs. Sutton, why don''t you go have a seat over there?"


    Richard and Janelle, following Winona''s lead without question, immediately guided Sophus and Sophie over to the sofa.


    Beatrix''s sisters eagerly followed Winona. "Ms. Newsom, let us help too."


    Aside from Sophie''s initial gasp, no one from the Sutton family spared Beatrix another nce or asked a single question about her condition. After all, she held no status in their family, and no one particrly liked her.


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