Chapter 361
Nathan and Hazel were both here, as were Mateo and his family
However, Mateo only brought his youngest daughter, Rachel, to Quakersville.
His wife, Janet, and his other children, William, Wyatt and Yuliana, were absent,
Oneida hadn’t been in touch with them for a long time, but she was well aware of their situation.
After Oneida had personally sent Wyatt to prison, he never came out. William’s company was on the brink of collapse, keeping him perpetually busy, Janet had fallen ill and was bedridden, and Yuliana had dropped out of school and was dealing with depression, essentially ruining her life.
All of this was thanks to Oneida,
However, Mateo didn’t look much better off.
He seemed to have agedeeveral years, with noticeable gray streaks in his hair and deeper, more defined wrinkles. His expression was weary and haggard.
Only Rachel seemed to have some vitality left.
She was wearing makeup, her eyes sharp and shrewd
Oneida shifted her
gaze away and found a seat, calmly sitting down and helping herself to some desserts.
She was waiting for Jennifer and Tatiana to appear.
“Guess who?” Suddenly, a pair of cool hands covered Oneida’s eyes
The owner of the hands was deliberately disguising their voice.
Oneida remained calm, her expression indifferent.
She immediately guessed who it was behind her.
“Edmund.” She uttered the name, her tone carrying a hint of nonchalance.
Edmund sighed and released his hands.
“No fun.” He complained, then sat down opposite Oneida.
Oneida chuckled softly. “How old are you to be playing such childish games?”
Edmund pouted, but then seemed to remember something. He leaned in, lowering his voice. “By the way, Oneida, what are you doing here? When I saw you sitting here, I thought I was seeing things”
“This is my home, too. Why shouldn’t I come?” Oneida took a small sip of tea, her expression unchanged as she responded.
Edmund chuckled. “That’s not what I meant,”
The handsome young man leaned in closer, deliberately lowering his voice further, and talked to Oneida. “Do you know that you’ve become the number one enemy of the family?”
Edmund’s pretty eyes flashed with a sharp light. Deep down, he felt an injustice for Oneida. “Ever since you sent that scumbag Wyatt to prison and caused Yuliana to drop out of Imperial Star University and get depressed, Grandpa, Grandma, and Mateo, they all hate you to death. They used to act like you didn’t exist since you weren’t around, but now that you’re
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back-” Edmund sighed again with his brow furrowing “They whit let you off easily. And Man and Jennifer, they still don’t like you.
The move Edmund spoke, the more dejected he became
It was absurd that family members could be so hostile towards ch other.
So. Oneida, you shouldn’t have come. Edmund advised earnestly, his eyes filled with concern. “No one would have blamed you if you didn’t show up”
Oneida listened patiently to her brother’s words, the comers of her mouth curling up imperceptibly
When Edmund finished, her smile grew even more pronounced
This puzzled the young man.
“Oneida, why are you smiling?” He asked, frowning. “If it were me, I’d be worried sick.”
Oneida spoke slowly, her tone carefree, “Knowing they hate me so much makes me happy”
Edmund’s eyes widened slightly.
He hadn’t expected Oneida to answer this way,
“Don’t worry, Edmund,” Oneida said, looking at him with a determined and serious tone. “I didn’t come here to celebrate anyone’s birthday. And they can’t do anything to me. Oneida seemed to want to change the subject, suddenly asking. “By the way, how’s your studying going? The SAT is right around the comer, and you still have time to come to a birthday party?
Edmund sighed helplessly, his expression not looking too good, “I was forced to come. Mom insisted I come, for Jennifer‘ sake. This birthday party is supposed to be grand, not just to celebrate her birthday but also to ward off bad luck-
Edmund paused then subconsciously glanced at Oneida
Oneida knew what he meant.
She slightly curled her lips into a smile and said, “Go on, it’s okay,
Edmund nodded and continued, “Because the Chaser family has had a lot of bad things happen recently.”
There was one more thing Edmund didn’t dare to say aloud.
Nathan and Hazel believed that Oneida was a jinx, bringing misfortune to the family.
It was her arrival that caused the Chaser family to go downhill,
This birthday party was not only to celebrate the birthday but also to get rid of bad luck.
Oneida listened without showing any emotion.
As a matter of fact, she had already guessed this.
These people, so superstitious and blind to their own faults, were something she planned to deal with soon enough.
She intended to dash their hopes completely.
Just then, a tall figure walked past them.
Oneida glanced briefly before quickly turning away.
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Luckily, the person didn’t look in Oneida’s direction but contingid walking forward,
It was Christopher.
Christopher had also come.
Edmund noticed Christopher too but didn’t call out to him. He was equally surprised.
He looked at Oneida and whispered, “I didn’t expect him to be here,”
“Why is it strange for him to be here?” Oneida asked calmly.
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Edmund said solemnly. “It’s very strange. You probably don’t know this, but Christopher and Jennifer had a fallout. They used to get along very well, but suddenly, their relationship broke down. Jennifer has been crying at home every day. heartbroken. Christopher is heartless, completely unmoved, and not even willing to visit her. It seemed like they would never speak to each other again. And yet, he came to the birthday party. It’s weird.”
Oneida frowned slightly, thoughtfully watching Christopher’s retreating figure but remaining silent.
At that moment, the sound of footsteps came from the grand spiral staircase, drawing everyone’s attention.
Oneida and Edmund also looked over to see that the one descending the staircase was Jennifer.
She wore a snow–white princess dress, looking like a fairy.
Jennifer’s makeup was exquisite, making her features appear radiant under the lights.
