Seeing that he swallowed back the words, Esther was comfortable and asked, “What do you mean? Did you ask me to come back today to help you with the land? Not to invite me to dinner? ”
“No! It’s not like that.” Christ managed a smile and explained quickly, “Never mind. Let’s go downstairs to eat!”
Esther was very uncomfortable as she didn’t like any invitation with a purpose. Without speaking, she put on a long face. But she didn’t give the check back to him, given that it could save a lot of people. Besides, he was not lacking in money, so she decided to be a money-grubber for those who needed help.
They went down the stairs.
Esther stopped talking.
Four people were sitting at the table.
Esther and Hudson set aside. At the table, Hudson had helped Esther to pick her favorite dishes. Whether she was Esther or his sister, he had always taken good care of her.
But Esther seemed to be in no mood to eat. During the period, Christ tried to break the deadlock, but Esther said nothing, making the atmosphere more embarrassing.
“Esther, why don’t you eat. The dishes are not to your liking?” Hudson didn’t know what she said to her father upstairs, but he was worried about her.
“It’s OK. It’s delicious!” Esther smiled, she had been used to cover up her emotions with a smile, especially in the presence of Hudson.
“Dad! Give me some money! ” Ethel suddenly said.
Everyone was stunned, including Esther.
“Our charity has run out of money. Borrow us first! We’ll pay you back!” said Ethel.
Christ was stunned, “What? How much do you want?”
“Millions, I’ll make a quick turnover!”
“I have three million here. Take it!” Esther handed the check over. “Here you are!”
Ethel was surprised. “This is what daddy gave you?”
“Well! But it’s not for me, it’s about to donate! For good!”
“OK! Good for you! Dad never does a good deed, but you succeed in reaching an agreement with him! Good, great. Then the money will not be returned. Dad, I need more. How can three million be enough? We are a family. I’ll give you a discount. How about seven million!” Ethel suddenly turned his eyes treacherously, staring at Christ’s more iron face.
Esther was stunned and said, “Never does the good deed?”
Hudson was speechless.
Christ was embarrassed, pointing to Ethel. “He was asking too much! Did I do nothing good?”
“Well, Dad, you’re tight with money. Don’t cover up! As your son, I won’t laugh at you. You don’t have a problem, Hudson?” Ethel smiled at Hudson and reached out to Christ. “Give me the money. You have a daughter. Is it worth 10 million? It’s going to take tens of millions to celebrate?”
Hudson remained speechless, staying himself out of it.
Christ said immediately, “I give you seven million for Esther’s sake, and you don’t need to return it!”
“Oh! Daddy, you are so generous! ”
“You just call me dad when you ask me for money! Can I give it to you?” said Christ. “Have you shown any respect to me?”
“Good! Dad, you can get it now so that I’ll leave soon! I’m full, Esther. I’ll send you back, or do you want Hudson to send you back? Have you finished eating? ” Ethel urged.
“I’m full too! Give me a ride!” Esther also wiped her mouth with the paper. “Hudson, I’ll go first!”
Christ was stunned and looked at Esther. He may feel that he said something wrong today. Maybe he could not speak so frankly to Esther. “Have some more. I’ll get the check!”
Ethel waited.
Hudson said, “Esther, are you full? Do you want me to drive you back?”
“Well! I’m full, I’m full! ” Esther immediately replied. “No, Hudson, Ethel can give me a ride!”
Hudson smiled bitterly. He could give her a ride too.
But Esther no longer needed him as she used to be! There was some loss, melancholy spread in his heart. He was depressed at the thought of that.
Ethel was stunned, feeling that Hudson was disappointed. He took a look at Esther, who was motionless. Ethel sighed that it must be very hard for Hudson who found out the girl he had loved for ten years turned out to be his sister!
Christ came back with the check and said meaningfully, “When can you do something for the Ball family? Then I’ll be willing to give you money.”
“Well! Dad, thanks. I can’t say that! I don’t agree! ” Ethel chuckled. “Hudson, we’re leaving!”
Ethel took Esther out, and Hudson and Christ’s eyes were lingering on their back.
“I’m going to eat elsewhere. Would you like to go?” Out of the door, Ethel said.
“You’re not full?” Esther looked at him in dismay. “Why didn’t you eat just now?”
“It was awkward. What did the old man tell you? You look very unhappy!” He didn’t miss her expression during the dinner!
“He wants to buy the mountain forest in J City to build villas, and he says it’s the land of the Perry family!”
“He asked you to ask help from Elijah?” Ethel chuckled. “The old man didn’t give up. He insists on building villas there. Elijah had rejected him, but He doesn’t give up! Besides, he asked me to talk to Elijah. He is someone who only gives me money when he needs help. He’s trying to bribe you with the ten million!”
“Did you talk to Elijah about this? What does bribery mean?”
“He wants you to talk Elijah into selling him that piece of land! Do you think it’s so easy to get these three million dollars?”
“Why should I do that?” Esther asked, picking her eyebrows. “So it is.”
“Well! You took his money! Shouldn’t you work for him?” Ethel looked at Esther with a smile.
“Well! I didn’t take the money. Didn’t he give it to you? You are the person in charge of the charity department, and I am no longer an employee of your staff. Now I am a student, who occasionally does good deeds. But don’t ask Lilah to raise money in case something happened like last time. It’s too dangerous!”
“Lilah is not going anywhere recently, so the charity has no money!” Ethel was trying to find a way. “In fact, what we can do with the strength of the Ball family and the Perry family is just a drop in the bucket. The whole society should do good deeds together!”
Esther’s eyes narrowed and suddenly said mischievously, “I think you should go to the midnight reincarnation bar to find some rich women. The folk charity in the G City must be full of vitality!”
“Dead girl, do you want me to be a gigolo?” Ethel was furious.
“Hahaha… Why not? Anyway, you have a lot of programs!”
“Knock it off! I’m kind.” Ethel drove out of the Ball family with her.
Esther stopped laughing and said, “How about holding a meeting to raise funds next time? Like people did on TV! Stars are willing to do good deeds to improve their image. Some fans are willing to pay. It’s a win-win choice for them. How nice! It’s much better than such fundraising!”
“Good! Connect with the TV station! Good idea! Let’s go. I’ll take you to eat!”
“Good! I haven’t had enough to eat either. Thinking of what the old man said, I had no appetite. I feel it’s impure to be invited for dinner. I won’t come next time! Shall we go to school to eat? Snack? I want to eat roast chicken feet!”
“Well! okay! I haven’t eaten for a long time.”
After eating snacks outside the school for a while, Ethel sent her back.
In the dark house, she felt empty as Elijah was not around. After taking a bath, she went to bed. After class the next day, Esther didn’t get a call from Elijah.
Feeling bored, she asked the driver to go first and went shopping.
She strolled in the street alone after having lunch. It was evening when she saw the sun setting and she found herself in a mail.
All of a sudden, a group of people gathered together. It was very lively.
Esther, who liked to join in the fun, couldn’t help but walk past.
“Philip, how can you do this? You promised me that you would never break up with me for the rest of your life. How can you break your promise?” A good-looking, well-dressed woman said, pulling a tall man’s suit sleeve.
The man was dressed in a silver hand-made suit, with a handsome face and an evil smile. His eyes were cold and he wore a faint smile. Behind him were several men in black suits, like bodyguards. The man was extremity handsome, attracting attention.
“What a hunk!” Women exclaimed, looking at the man.
Regardless of the people around him, the man looked coldly at the woman who was pulling his clothes, and said sarcastically, “When did I say that? Why don’t we just shake hands and part as friends as we’ve said at the beginning!”
So they broke up in the busy shopping mall.
“I gave my virginity to you!” the woman sobbed.
“Eh!” The man gave a cold hum. “So what?”
It turned out to be an irresponsible man. Esther pursed her lips and said to the woman, “Hello, be strong. Do you want this kind of man? Such irresponsible men who regards love as a game can’t take it for nothing.”
“Who are you? Mind your own business,” the woman retorted.
“Make it clear, I’m helping you. Do you still speak for this scum?” Esther pointed to Philip and said, “What’s good about him? Such a scumbag.”
Philip was stunned. It was the first time that a woman had said this about him. The girl was really brave enough. With a sneer, he looked at the girl with cold eyes. He said slowly and clearly, “Are you trying to draw my attention by saying this?”
“Madman.” Esther chuckled, shrugged her shoulders, and said, “Are you too narcissistic? Do you think I’m as crazy as she is? Listen, my husband is much more handsome than you.”
“Oh.” Philip pursed his lips. There was a touch of fun in his eyes. He snapped his fingers. Several people immediately came over and pulled away from the woman who was hanging on his arm, regardless of the woman’s feeling.
Esther pursed her lips, looking at the woman who has pulled away with pity. “It’s too bad to see a fresh flower on a heap of cow-dung.”
What did you say?” Philip sneered. He had met many women who tried so much to attract his attention. But he didn’t care at all.