Chapter 2488: Chapter 194: An Excessive Request
"How can you not mention it?" Bruce Wallace’s face suddenly darkened.
"Now Leslie is married so well, but Winona can only marry that old fellow, William Carter. Yes, the lady’s choice to handle this was a good decision. The Wallace family cannot afford a scandal at this critical moment. But don’t forget, Winona is not only Miss Wallace, but also our daughter. Iris, you’ve married me for so many years, and have always done well in treating Winona as your own. You must not, at this moment, see Leslie’s success and forget Winona..."
"No, how could I think that?" Sheila Fletcher hurriedly explained, a look of urgency appearing on her face, as if fearing Bruce Wallace’s misunderstanding.
"It’s just that Winona has just caused such a big mess. If I now ask our in-laws to help acknowledge Winona, I’m afraid they will be unwilling."
Sheila Fletcher appeared anxious and timid on the surface, but inside, a sense of disdain surged uncontrollably.
Bruce Wallace, oh Bruce Wallace, for all he is the CEO of the Wallace Group, how could he make such an unthinkable request for Winona Wallace.
However, it’s not surprising; this aligns with Bruce Wallace’s character.
If he could completely abandon Winona Wallace just for a few words from the lady, then he wouldn’t be Bruce Wallace.
"Alright, tonight I have an appointment with Mrs. Lucas to sample dishes, so I will try bringing it up with her then."
Sheila Fletcher’s answer finally satisfied Bruce Wallace.
If he can’t protect Winona, then he can only give her a nobler identity to shield her from the storm.
The current difficulties are only temporary, and he will not let Winona truly suffer.
...
That evening, in the first floor lobby coffee shop of the Seven-star King’s Palace Hotel, Lily Redington had just finished sampling dishes and was sitting with Sheila Fletcher for tea.
Leslie Howard’s pregnancy had not been announced publicly at her request.
Therefore, Sheila Fletcher and the Wallace family were unaware that Leslie was already pregnant and resting at home.
With her sister-in-law pregnant, David Redington was busy caring for her every day, and Lily naturally took over all the wedding preparations.
She sat across from Sheila Fletcher, picked up her teacup, and took a sip.
Through the mist, her bright peach blossom eyes discreetly observed Sheila Fletcher seated across from her.
Very strange...
A very strange feeling.
Before meeting Sheila Fletcher, Lily had already learned about some Wallace family matters from David Redington, including knowing that Sheila Fletcher, despite being Leslie’s biological mother, had been doing things expected of a stepmother.
Therefore, when she came to collaborate with Sheila Fletcher on wedding arrangements, Lily was prepared for Sheila Fletcher not to be too cooperative, and might even sabotage Leslie’s wedding.
To her surprise, Sheila Fletcher showed no signs of being troublesome at all.
On the contrary, she was particularly attentive in the wedding arrangements, personally involved in every detail with meticulous and careful thoughts.
Like every mother marrying off her daughter, you could easily feel the effort she put into the wedding preparations.
Such a person really didn’t seem like what David Redington had described, as cruel and emotionless towards Leslie Howard.
"Mrs. Lucas..." At this time, Sheila Fletcher’s soft and gentle voice brought Lily’s thoughts back.
"Hm?" Lily raised her eyebrows slightly, put down the teacup, and looked at her.
Sheila Fletcher showed a bashful smile, hesitated: "Well... there’s something I don’t know if I should mention. I’d like to ask for a favor. I wonder if Duke Redington, for the sake of family ties, would consider acknowledging our Winona as a goddaughter?"
