fanqie novel
Chapter 628
Chapter 628
Carlisle planned to attribute the fireworks display to Shania. Since Shania was Wanda's aunt and deeply fond of her niece, it made sense to claim that she had spent over a million dollars on
fireworks for Wanda.
"You spent a million dollars on fireworks? That's very generous of you," Shania remarked, smiling wryly.noveldrama
Given the cost of living and average wages, it would take an ordinary person over a hundred years to save a million dollars by collecting pennies. A million dollars could build a lavish mansion with luxurious decor, yet Carlisle chose to spend it on fireworks, a fleeting burst of beauty.
Nevertheless, Shania couldn't help but envy Wanda. No woman wouldn't appreciate a man willing to spend extravagantly for her.
Carlisle clearly understood romance.
By the time Carlisle finished his call with Shania, it was nearly one o'clock. His phone service had also been suspended due to unpaid fees. He didn't subscribe to a long-distance package, so the roaming charges were exorbitant.
It was a sunny afternoon on November 9th. The living quarters were festively decorated while the medical staff were all on holiday.
A red carpet was laid out on the road, and several million-dollar cars were parked on either side. Inside Wanda's villa, four chefs were busily preparing their specialties.
The people who attended included three members of the Murray family, Finn, Skyler and his wife, Rosalie Yarnell, five members of the Thompson family, Shein, Josie, Zachary, Queenie, and Shania, and three of Wanda's closest friends, Christine, Phoebe, and Lily.
Some patients from the rehabilitation hospital were also present, but Bianca was not among them. Two round tables were set up in the living room, with fruit platters, pastries, and red wine. Wanda was sitting on the couch, chatting with Christine and the others.
"Wanda, where's Bianca?" Christine asked curiously.
Recently, Wanda had frequently mentioned Bianca over the phone, discussing her unfortunate fate. Christine even felt her own past struggles with sporadic meals paled in comparison to Bianca's plight.
"Brenton forbade her from attending my birthday party," Wanda said with a pout, glancing at Brenton, who was chatting and laughing with her father outside.
Christine was puzzled.
"But all the patients here are your neighbors, right? Why would he prevent Bianca from coming?" Wanda looked over at Rosalie, who was sitting with Josie and Shania and began to understand Brenton's reasoning for keeping Bianca away.
Rosalie, in her early 40s, wore a black mink coat. Her neatly styled hair had a few gray strands showing, and her eyes held a hint of melancholy.
The mink coat seemed to act as a protective shell, showcasing her grace and elegance while concealing her inner vulnerability.
"Ms. Yarnell, is something bothering you?" Josie asked curiously.
Rosalie regained her composure and smiled.
"Just thinking about some work matters."
Although her primary reason for attending Wanda's birthday party was to meet her future daughter-in-law, she also wanted to visit Bianca. However, due to Skyler's heartless arrangement, she only managed to see Wanda and not Bianca.
Josie, experienced in dealing with many entrepreneurs, was adept at reading people but couldn't gauge the truth behind Josie's words.
She joked cluelessly, "We're involved in the same fields you're managing. If you're feeling overwhelmed, we'd be happy to help!"