Chapter 69 Albert’s Birthday Party
Her tone was cold, like she couldn’t wait to cut ties with Ronald.
But when she left, she still secretly left him a few hundred dors.
Ronald looked at the crumpled bills and chuckled softly.
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She was so good to him. He had to make money fast so he wouldn’t be a burden to her!
Although Walter had moved back to Jackman Vi, he still spent every day at the hospital taking care of Franklin. Tracy was busy working long hours, <i>so </i>they didn’t see each other much.
Still, with Walter around, no one at Jackman Vi dared to openly show their dislike for Tracy, which made her life a lot easier.
Soon, it was the day of Albert’s birthday party.
With Walter’s help, Tracy put on an understated gown that covered her arms and legs. She took the invitation that Chris had given her and went to the party.
Guests at a high–society party are only allowed in after their invitations have been verified.
Tracy was waiting for the security guard to check her invitation when Winona saw her from inside.
“Mr. Woodward, your leadingdy is here,” she said excitedly, patting Chris’s arm. “Make sure you seize the moment. Everyone’s waiting for the show.”
Chris smirked and raised an eyebrow. “Do not worry. I have been acting for so long, and tonight is the climax. I will not mess it up.”
After exchanging a nce with Winona, he put on a joyful expression and went to meet Tracy. “Tracy, you’re finally here. I’ve been waiting for so long.
“Today is my dad’s birthday, but in my heart, you’re the star of the show. You … you
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He stared at her with a suggestive look, and his words were full of hints.
Tracy lowered her head slightly, which made her look shy to anyone watching.
But in that brief moment, she quickly nced in the direction Chris had juste
from.
“I know.” Her voice was t. “I want to meet your parents first.”
Chris frowned for a second before smoothing it over. “Come with me somewhere first. If you agree then of course I’ll take you to meet them.”
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His tone still carried that same suggestive hint, but Tracy looked him straight in the eye. “I want to meet your parents first.”
Her stubborn refusal made a trace of annoyance stir in him.
Before he could snap, Tracy went on, “I lived with the Jackmans for 20 years, and they still abandoned me. So unless I’m sure, I can’t just trust your promises.
“If the way I am now is something you can’t ept, then just pretend I was never here tonight.”
Her tone was distant, as if she were about to end their rtionship.
The act was reaching its climax, so of course, Chris couldn’t let her leave. He had
to agree.
Luckily, the party hadn’t started yet, and his parents were in on the n, so it would be easy for them to y along,
Chris walked in full of confidence, not realizing the person at his side had her own agenda.
The only reason Tracy tolerated his approach, and even showed up tonight, was to meet Albert and Felicia.
This was her first time seeing them in person, and they turned out just as she’d been told–warm and friendly on the surface, but selfish and arrogant underneath.
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After Chris introduced her, Albert didn’t even nce at her. He simply stood up and walked out, as if deliberately trying to embarrass her.
Felicia stepped forward with a loving smile. “He just gets nervous and likes to be alone. Don’t worry about it, Tracy.”
She took Tracy’s hand warmly. “Such a beautiful girl. Chris is so lucky to have met you!”
Tracy didn’t like her touching her and pulled her hand away. “Do you know how we met?”
Felicia nced at Chris, her eyes full of questions.
But she quickly put on her gentle smile again. “I heard from Chris that he helped you, and that’s how you two got the chance to know each other—”
“Mr. Woodward did help me, but that’s not why we stayed in touch,” Tracy suddenly said, cutting off Felicia’s small talk.
Her tone was serious and oddly insistent. “I agreed to get to know Mr. Woodward because he looks a lot like a friend of mine.”
Chris, who had been standing there with a gentle smile, felt his heart skip a beat.
He suddenly remembered the name Tracy had blurted out when he pulled her from the pool.
Tracy kept her gaze fixed on Felicia, articting each word clearly. “The friend I know is called Der-”
“Mom, the party’s starting <i>soon</i>. Why don’t you go help Dad greet the guests?” Chris cut her off.
He strode over, yanked Tracy up from the couch, and dragged her away. He didn’t care that her leg hit the table corner or how hard he was gripping her.
Tracy’s face turned pale, but she ignored the pain and looked back at Felicia.
Felicia also stood up from the couch, folded her hands, and smiled, looking elegant and gentle.
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