Chapter 60: The birthday night
Night had come, and it was the day of Mr. Jones’s birthday. Susan dressed beautifully in a stunning red gown that showed off her figure. She stayed in a corner with her assistant Aarti, watching how the families her father had invited were coming in. She couldn’t describe how happy she was.
To make all of them come, her father had organised special meetings with businessmen and also wanted to launch his new wristwatches for men and women. Everything was to fulfil her wish.
Rich people she didn’t expect were entering, including royal people! This made her wonder how much connection her father had. She almost fainted from happiness when the politicians started coming down from their cars. She screamed in joy and danced around a little in her corner. "Look at that, Aarti! The president is here! This is perfect!"
The president and his two friends, Mr Jeremiah, Mr Albert and others came down with their own aura....But it’s weird that the vice president wasn’t with them.
Not long after, the mafias started coming, and her assistant almost choked the moment she saw the big boss of all mafias! Kim Min-ho!! "Susan, you are a genius," Aarti said, praising her. "This suggestion was the best to level up your rank among your friends."
Min-ho dressed in his black coat and mafia beret, followed by other big mafias behind him with the same outfits. They looked powerful and yet dangerous.
Not long, the powerful businessmen started coming. Aarti felt chilled the moment she saw the cool black sports car and a masked man coming down. She tapped Susan. "Henry Michelson came too!!" she whispered. " This is very weird... who knows your father can summon the masked CEO?"
Susan quickly rose and looked at the window in disbelief. Not only did he have a lot of bodyguards with him, but unlike others who entered through the main door, he used another door, which was the secret door specifically made by her father.
She used to wonder why the door was there, but seeing her father himself open the door and let Henry enter with part of his bodyguards bothered her. Not long after, he went to a car and bowed, and a man stepped out. She suddenly felt chilled as the man nodded. He looked old and young at the same time. A beautiful young girl was standing beside him, holding his arm, smiling at her father.
"Ohh, that’s the great Paul Michelson, Henry’s father," Aarti whispered. "And beside him is the youngest best architect, Alan Michelson..." She sighed. "Liam, the middle child, is out of the country. I heard he was sent there by his father.... do you think the man is up to something? I heard everything he did is always calculative "
Susan looked at her father and Mr Paul in confusion. She couldn’t hear them, but she could tell by their conversation it was very serious. Not long after, he ushered them to the secret door and followed him.
Long after, Oliver Lancaster came in with Madeline. "Look! Your favourite designer," Aarti gasped.
" I’m glad she come... she must have heard about the dress we ordered from her shop" Susan smiled happily, but it faded the moment she saw Oliver helping Abigail out and Madeline laughing at her.
Oliver had a smile on his face too. It seemed they were teasing her or something funny happened. Not long after, another beautiful woman came down from the car who looked uncomfortable, but Madeline kept cheering her up.
"Do you think that’s her mother?" Aarti asked.
"She’s from the orphanage," Susan said angrily. She also saw another lady standing quietly while her eyes glued to Oliver. The way he was smiling at Abigail made her smirk. "Ohh, I’ve suddenly have an ally," she chuckled, she’s currently in that state and she understood the lady judging by her expression.
Not long after, the old master of the Michelson family and his wife came down, greeting the Lane family. Seeing Archie, Susan’s eyes lit up happily. That was the person she was looking for. She stood straight and rushed down happily.
A lot of celebrities were present, chatting and laughing. Other lower families did not waste the opportunity to introduce their families to higher rank ones.
She went to her mother to take her to meet Archie’s parents. Her mother laughed and agreed anyway. "Please, Mom, you have to help me to grab this chance" Susan pleaded. " You knew I really like Archie. This is my chance to get closer to him. You know how much I have been trying."
Her mother raised a brow and patted her hand. "Alright dear. I will take you to them. But remember to be polite and charming. The Lanes are a good family." She forced a smile while her focus ware somewhere else.
They walked over to Mr and Mrs Lane, who were glad to meet them. "It is nice to see you both," Mrs Lane said warmly. "Your father has done a wonderful job with this celebration."
Susan smiled sweetly. "Thank you so much. I am so happy you could come. Archie is such a wonderful person. I have always admired him."
Mr Lane nodded politely. "Archie is a good son. He speaks highly of your family too." it’s obvious he spoke up for his son, they all knew Archie didn’t care about the Jones family at all.
The conversation flowed nicely, but Susan kept looking around for Archie. She was determined to make a good impression and get closer to him.
The party was going exactly as she had hoped. Rich and powerful people were everywhere, and she felt like she was on top of the world.
She just needed to make sure everything went perfectly so she could win Archie’s heart and deal with Abigail later.
The night was still young, and Susan was ready to make the most of it. She smiled as she talked with Archie’s parents, feeling confident and excited about what the evening would bring.
The party was her moment, and she was going to shine and show Abigail who the boss is.