Queen’s face lit up with excitement. He immediately got up and looked at Alice beside him. “Let’s go back to Brookdildor for an interview. Alk, this is all thanks to you. Let’s go there.”
Carmen hugged Alice excitedly and said, “I’m really used to having such a well-behaved daughter.”
“Congratulations, Alice,” said Llum.
Alice was completely stunned. She had just returned from Brookfield, and now she had to head back again. Though she was somewhat annoyed, the praise from the three rich ladies made her try. She still had a lingering unease, and she…
…wanted her. She grabbed her hand and started pulling.
“Hurry, hurry! A bunch of gamers are out there looking for you. They said they want to hand you a plaque!” she said.
Maudy led her to the guesthouse’s main entrance, where a lively crowd had gathered. Several young people she recognized stood at the front. Their faces lit up; they were at a big celebration. Grace was still a little dazed when fireworks went off above her.
“This is from all of us. You have to take it. We all signed.”
“Ime investit is looking at this land and wants to build something on it. A lot of our families’ plots were picked. From now on, if…”
“Yeah, my family’s plot was the last one picked. We started negotiating the price—this lucky star!”
“Den plaque and deduct… know what to…”
She was about to speak when the sound of car engines interrupted her. A luxury car…
…About a dozen people in suits stepped out, two of them the same persons…
…aid they…
The inversus’ representatives said they looked into Moril…
…cher hands that a wave of warmth…
…ed spi behind the…cored, followed by several per…mete…
…asked thientin in comme il river with a…
“Quentin, you got here last. You really raised an impressive daughter,” that guy said.
Dressed in a suit, Quentin carried himself like a high-powered businessman meeting his peers. He gave Alice a slight nudge.
“This is my daughter. I originally brought her here just to get some hands-on experience; I wasn’t expecting much, but she did pretty well,” he said. The guy laughed. “Come on, don’t be so modest. She did more than just ‘pretty well.’ Let me tell you something—in the dieen kow—Northbrook might…”
…That person has always wanted to do something good for Northlock, but Southbepok kept pushing back. The two sides have been at odds for ages, but now, in Northbrook, the balance of power has completely shifted.”
Quentin and the guy were talking under their breath, making it impossible…
Meanwhile, the government officials were all focused on her, showering her with attention. Standing in the spotlight, she couldn’t help but feel a surge of…push. Someone in the group suddenly asked, “Hey, what about that plaque?”
Weren’t the fat men supposed to present one?
One of the officials finally noticed Grace in the crowd, holding the plaque. Assuming she was…
…et’s daughter sent to deliver it, he is…
That something about Grace—her posture and presence—made her seem more like a well-off young woman than someone from the local farm.
“Here you go, Ma. Lambert. The farmers made this for you. Let’s wait for Mr. Henderson to arrive and then we’ll have you two take a photo together.” Alice smiled, soaking up the praise without noticing anything was amiss.
Feeling proud, Quentin patted her shoulder. “Once you’re back in Deuville, I’m sure someone from…”
…from the…Here…
“Thanks, Dad,” Alice said.