Chapter 47
After exchanging a few glances, Wesley and the others subtly shook their heads. They hadn’t really done much for Avery and certainly couldn’t afford to hire an expert like Annie, so it was best not to trouble her. Avery noticed their thoughts, smiled slightly, but didn’t say anything more.
Another ten minutes passed, and everyone had just about finished eating. Alexander didn’t insist on making the Carter family stay longer. Instead, he personally packed some of the snacks that Maria and Josie liked and walked the family to the entrance of the club, handing the food boxes to Louis. He then apologized, "Mr. Carter, Mrs. Carter, I have some work I need to take care of, so I’ll have to let Louis see you home. I hope you’ll understand."
His politeness and thoughtfulness left the Carter family with a very good impression. After expressing her thanks, Avery had her parents ride in her car while Arthur, Maria, and Josie took Louis’s car.
A few minutes after they set off, Avery asked, "Mom, Dad, how did you end up at Zoe’s graduation party?"
Wesley furrowed his brow. "Avery, we only went because we got a message from you. But when we arrived, we realized you weren’t even there."
Avery frowned. "What message?"
Wesley pulled out his phone and showed her the text. Avery glanced at it and sneered. "Mom, Dad, you were tricked. That message wasn’t from me. Zoe must’ve used some kind of software or tech to fake my number and send it to you. If you had tried calling the number, her trick would’ve been exposed right away. That’s why she told you not to call."
Wesley slapped his thigh in frustration. "Avery, I can’t believe how stupid I was, falling right into her trap and putting you in this mess."
Claire shook her head repeatedly. "Isn’t that Zoe just a high school graduate? How can someone so young be so malicious, pulling stunts like this?"