Chapter 186: A Trap

In a rare good mood, Waverly agreed, saying, “Don’t worry. I’ve accepted the gift. As for what you just said, I’ll pretend I didn’t hear it.”

“Thank you! Thank you, Ms. Goodridge…”

After leaving the Goodridge residence, Bertrand pressed his Bluetooth earpiece before saying, “Ms. Goodridge, the task you assigned me has been completed.”

“I heard everything that transpired. You’ve done an excellent job. I’ll send you the final payment immediately and add an extra two million on top.”

Raylee put down her phone, her face radiating with confidence. She had considered the possibility of Waverly falling into a trap, but she didn’t expect her to fall for it so easily. With AI technology being so advanced these days, she didn’t harbor a single doubt that those voices were fake.

However, Raylee was never worried about Waverly being suspicious. She knew that the pretentious woman would instantly turn into a hopeless romantic when it came to matters involving Casimir. At that moment, the plan was halfway to completion. It was like catching a target that was already within her grasp.

Over at the Goodridge residence, upon learning that Waverly was to attend a banquet on the top floor of Majencio Hotel a week later, both Harriet and Samuel were taken aback.

“Wavy, why would you want to attend Tiffany’s birthday party?” Samuel asked anxiously. “Was it her who invited you? Or was it someone else?”

Bewildered, Waverly asked, “Is Ms. Tiffany also holding her birthday party on that day? What a coincidence, isn’t it?” She wondered how the top-level venue would be allocated on the same day. However, on second thought, she realized that the top floor was so spacious that perhaps they each had half to themselves. After all, Casimir was the son of the Sutherland family, and his social status was extremely impressive. She thought Tiffany would share the top floor out of consideration for Casimir. The circle is so small, so no one would dare to offend anyone else lightly. Waverly incessantly sought excuses for Casimir in her heart. In short, she was convinced that Casimir would throw her an early birthday celebration on the top floor and publicly announce their engagement.

Moreover, she had someone appraise the ruby necklace. It was indeed a treasure from an overseas auction, and it was priceless. To call it a once-in-a-lifetime treasure wouldn’t be an exaggeration. Ultimately, her unwavering belief was due to the precious birthday gift and those incredibly realistic voice messages.

“What did I tell you before? You are not to attend any banquets hosted by those heirs and heiresses from Jexburgh!” Harriet Mernly reprimanded.

Waverly couldn’t tell them about Casimir’s surprise for her, so she had no choice but to plead in a pitiful manner. “Mom, it’s not like I’m going to confront Tiffany or anything. I just want to see what’s going on. Please, let me go!”

“No way!” Harriet firmly rejected her request. “This is a matter of principle. Even if you plead with me, I won’t agree!”

“Exactly!” Samuel chimed in. “Don’t you remember? Almost four years ago, you nearly had an incident at Tiffany’s birthday party. Had it not been for Ray-Ray covering for you, you would have been the one behind bars. Where would your comfortable life be then? Moreover, since Jeremiah’s death is still recent, the relationship between our family and the Lorimer family is strained. You absolutely cannot put yourself in the line of fire at this moment.”

2:56 PM Hc

Chapter 186: A Trap - Finished

I’ve grown up now, matured in my thinking. I won’t cause you any trouble. Mom, I know you mean well for me, but I’m a person. I need to stand on my own two feet. You’ve confined me for four years. You can’t possibly expect to do so for my entire life.

“Confined you?” Harriet was highly disappointed. “We’re just protecting you! For the past four years, had we not kept a close watch and even used Ray-Ray as the scapegoat, do you think you could have been safe and sound?”

Waverly let go of Samuel, saying defiantly, “All right! I get it. You don’t need to constantly bring up Raylee to pressure me. I know I owe her, okay? If you all feel that you’ve wronged her, then lock me up and let me serve four years in prison. That way, I can pay back everything I owe her!”

“Wavy, what’s with your temper today? Why have you gotten angry so easily? You weren’t like this before.” Harriet said, taken aback.

Samuel also furrowed his brows deeply. “For the past four years, we’ve refrained from even mentioning this matter, all in an attempt to ease your guilt. However, look at you, having the audacity to say such things. It’s only today that I’ve realized you have absolutely no remorse toward Ray-Ray.”

Waverly almost let her true self slip out, so she quickly corrected herself, saying, “Mom, Samuel. I spoke without thinking earlier. Please don’t take it to heart. I just feel so lonely. I’m the daughter of the Goodridge family, and I yearn for my own social circle and friends. If it wasn’t for Raylee’s biological mother’s wicked deeds, which led to us being switched, I can’t even begin to imagine how many friends I would have made growing up in the Goodridge family!”