The Divorced Heiress’s Revenge
Chapter 636

Chapter 636

The situation felt calm and not as tense as in the past.

The Salvador sisters sat across from their parents. Carrie sat hunched over, tightly embracing the teddy bear that Bella had given her. She found comfort in its presence.

Clad in an expensive and latest Chanel suit, Bethany sat next to Carrie, who dressed humbly.

"Oh, little sister, today is Mommy's big day. Why don't you make an effort to dress up for the occasion?" Bethany sported a fake smile.

She gently ran her fingers through her sister's silky hair as a display of sisterly affection in front of Gregory. "Don't you know how to doll up? Why didn't you tell me? I could've helped you."

Carrie kept her back straight and her lips tightly sealed.

"Remember how great your hair looked after I permed it for you last time? I told you, I can do it again for you today." Bethany said it with a wicked smile in her eyes.

Suddenly, Carrie raised her hand and forcefully removed Bethany's grip. Both Gregory and Shannon were left dumbfounded. They had never seen Carrie lose her temper before.

"Carrie! It hurts so much! What are you doing?" Bethany pretended to look aggrieved, as if she were the victim.

"I... I never wanted you to dress me up. You forced me into it!" Carrie hugged the little bear, her eyes reddened. With courage that seemed to come from nowhere, Carrie dared to speak up against Bethany.

Gregory listened and looked at Bethany, puzzled.

"What... What did you say?" Bethany's pupils widened, utterly stunned.

"Also, I hate that hairstyle... I hate it so much. Don't ever force me to perm my hair again, okay?" Carrie clenched her teeth, each word carrying a deep resentment toward Bethany. "Bethany, what does Carrie mean by this? What's going on?" Gregory asked with a serious expression.

"Oh, Dad! Carrie isn't an ordinary child. She often says things out of the blue. You know that, right? I'm just as confused as you are about why she suddenly said such things. I feel so wronged!" Bethany spoke in a sweet voice, feigning innocence.

"Greg, is it true that Justin won't be attending the banquet tonight? Is he attending the Thompsons' banquet instead?" Shannon changed the topic, holding her husband's arm.

"I don't know." Gregory furrowed his brow.

"I don't mean anything else. It's just for the greater good. I still think Justin should attend our banquet instead," Shannon said, trying to steer the conversation in a different direction.

Shannon put on an act and spoke with warmth and gentleness, "If it were for Mila Larson's birthday, it would be understandable. After all, Mila is the daughter of the Larson family. Establishing a good relationship would benefit us in the future and add a touch of decency. But what is the use of going to celebrate Celeste's birthday? Not to mention, Celeste is just a commoner with a notorious past in the entertainment industry. If Justin goes to congratulate her, the media will surely write all sorts of nonsense."

Shannon's eyes darkened gradually. "Moreover, Celeste is the least conspicuous of Wyatt Thompson's wives. To call her a wife is already giving her too much credit. She's simply Wyatt's officially recognized mistress. With such an ambiguous status, does it even make sense for Justin, the president of the Salvador Corporation, to reach out to her? It's too degrading."

For some reason, the term 'mistress' made Gregory extremely uncomfortable. It stirred up a trace of memories about Justin's mother.

"In the past, Celeste had no backing. But now, she has Wyatt Thompson's support, and her situation has changed. If it weren't for what happened back then, she would have already risen to prominence. She wouldn't have ended up in a situation where she had no choice but to become Wyatt's third wife."

Shannon was taken aback and cautiously asked, "Greg, did I say something wrong?"

"I heard that not only Justin but also my father will be attending the banquet to meet Wyatt," Gregory responded.

Gregory gazed ahead, his tone calm. "Tonight's main focus isn't just on Celeste alone. Have you overlooked the presence of Wyatt Thompson? If both Nigel and Justin are willing to attend, just let them be. I'm tired, and I really don't have the mood to get entangled in these social niceties."

'What's going on? Why has his attitude changed?' Shannon choked back her frustration. She could only force a smile to accommodate him.

At this moment, Carrie found a comfortable position, and her little head nodded slowly as she dozed off. After all, in the days spent with Ryan, he would cling to her every night, either with kisses or hugs, making it impossible for her to get a good night's sleep.