From Nun to Real Heiress: Expert at Turning the Tables

Chapter 808: 404 Hypocrisy (Fourth Watch)_1

Vanessa Aria paused and turned around.

Two young girls hurried up to her, one with dazzling beauty and a cold demeanor, the other noticeably less radiant. It was the second girl who stopped her with a bright smile.

Vanessa Aria raised an eyebrow and smiled. “Do you two know me?”

Jenny Linggo composed herself, “Ms. Aria, I’ve long admired your reputation. Seeing you now, I understand the ancient saying ‘A glance from a beauty can topple a city, another glance can topple a nation’ isn’t an overstatement.”

Complimented by this young girl, Vanessa Aria didn’t feel repulsed at all. On the contrary, she felt a flush of pride as her vanity was satisfied.

“Ms. Aria, are you here to see Dr. Aria? From afar, you resemble Dr. Aria. As expected of dragon-phoenix twins, you and Dr. Aria are truly outstanding among your peers.” Jenny Linggo was lavish with her compliments.

Silvia Hayes was slightly irritated, she didn’t recognize this sycophant.

However, she hadn’t expected to meet Ms. Aria here.

Silvia knew very little about her. Most of what she knew was from Jenny Linggo. After falling for Peter Aria, she had researched about his family background extensively. Naturally, she learned that Peter Aria had a twin sister.

Since they were dragon-phoenix twins, they must have grown up together and shared an extraordinary bond.

In Silvia’s imagination, Granny Aria hailed from a scholarly family of high-ranking officials and she herself was a well-respected artist and a role model. Her daughter, brought up under such an influence, must certainly be a graceful, dignified, and elegant young lady from a reputable family.

But upon meeting Vanessa Aria, Silvia was somewhat disappointed.

Jenny Linggo was heaping praises on her as if she was looking at her future sister-in-law through rose-colored glasses. But was the woman standing before them really worth such high praise?

Although dressed in renowned brands and carrying a globally exclusive high-end bag, she couldn’t hide the pettiness that was deeply ingrained in her bones. Upon close inspection, there were traces of cosmetic surgery on her face, which made her look pretty out of place. Her movements were flippant, and her eyes carried a hint of affected charm. She looked like a maid dressed in a princess’s gown.

There was no comparison between her and the innate nobility and poise of Peter Aria, Silvia had serious doubts about their twin relationship.

How could the disparity be so great?

Vanessa Aria noticed Jenny Linggo bringing up Peter Aria and raised an eyebrow. Seeing the passion igniting in her eyes, she seemed to understand something.

Peter Aria indeed lived up to the troublemaker reputation, causing problems wherever he went.

“You have a sweet mouth, little girl, what’s your name?”

Jenny Linggo quickly replied, “My name is Jenny Linggo. Rafael Linggo is my grandfather.”

Understanding dawned on Vanessa Aria, “Your aunt married into The Lewis family in Lostswa, right? I was in the same college class as their daughter, technically you should call me Auntie.”

Jenny Linggo readily played along, intimately grasping Vanessa Aria’s arm, “You’re so young, how can I call you Auntie? It would be like calling you old. Let me call you sister instead.”

Vanessa Aria was in a good mood, “You cheeky girl, you do have a sweet mouth.”

“Sister Aria, are you here to see Dr. Aria?” Jenny Linggo looked somewhat worried.

“It would be really unfair to Dr. Aria if the Rintos blame him for this. It wasn’t his fault at all. In fact, it was just poor Aubree Groove’s bad luck.”

The two continued chatting as they ventured further in.

Vanessa Aria sighed, “It’s really a pity about that girl, I quite liked her. It must just be that she wasn’t meant for my brother.”

Fate? Did Ms. Aria really believe that Dr. Aria was interested in her?

It seemed that even rumors about the two of them had reached Lostswa.

Yes, certainly there was fate involved, but it was an ill-fated connection.

Silvia Hayes lingered behind the two, watching Vanessa Aria’s retreating figure, her brows furrowing slightly.

It was as if Vanessa Aria had only just noticed Silvia, smiling as she asked, “How did Pethkids hide such a beauty? They say the South Region has an environment that truly nurtures people, the rumors are indeed true.”

Compared to Jenny Linggo’s enthusiasm, Silvia Hayes seemed much colder.

“Ms. Aria, my name is Silvia Hayes.”

Jenny Linggo whispered, “Sister Aria, her cousin is Agave Rinto.”

Vanessa Aria seemed surprised, observing her for a moment longer before responding, “So, you’re the famous Master McKay’s cousin.”

Silvia Hayes was uncomfortable with this comment. Vanessa Aria, both her gaze and her words, gave her a sickening feeling, as if a cold and slimy snake was slithering on her back.

Although it was Vanessa Aria’s first visit to the hospital, she seemed well-acquainted with its layout and had no trouble finding the administrative building.

While waiting for the elevator, Jenny Linggo was rubbing her hands in anticipation.

Silvia glanced in the direction of the in-patient building, and looked up at the top floor. The sunlight was a bit blinding, causing her to squint reflexively.

“Sister Aria, have you just arrived in Pethkids?”

Vanessa Aria laughed and said, “Yes, indeed.”

“Are you here especially to see Dr. Aria?”

Vanessa gave her a glance, and Jenny Linggo playfully stuck her tongue out: “Sister Aria, don’t find me nagging.”

Vanessa seemed to be quite patient and replied, “A film company bought rights to my novel; I’m here to attend the launch celebration.”

Jenny Linggo was overwhelmed by the amount of information this statement held, she incredulously asked, “Novel? Launch celebration? Sister Aria, you are also a writer?”

Silvia Hayes was also taken aback; her demeanor didn’t seem to suggest that she was a writer.

Well, considering the deep roots of education in the Aria family, it was not too surprising.

Vanessa laughed, “Did that surprise you?”

“No… not at all, it’s just too exciting. Sister Aria, you are amazing! Your novel must be very interesting to have been picked for adaptation by a film company.”

Vanessa slightly lifted her chin, “It’s not a TV show; it’s a movie.”

The investments and scale of TV shows and movies are incomparable.

Jenny’s admiration grew. “A movie, could Sister Aria tell me the name of your novel? I would love to read it; I’m sure it’s fascinating.”

“You’ll know soon enough.”

Despite disappointment in not knowing the name of the novel, today’s unexpected progress left Jenny Linggo very satisfied.

Upon hearing that his sister Vanessa has come to see him, Peter Aria unwittingly furrowed his brow.

What’s she doing showing up at times like this?

On seeing Vanessa Aria walk in, followed by two young girls, Peter’s brow furrowed deeper.

“Brother, long time no see, how has life been in Pethkids?”

Peter poured water for the three of them, “Apologies, only have tap water here.”

Jenny Linggo excitedly accepted the water, stealing glances at Peter’s profile.

The tap water poured by Dr. Aria was the best she had ever tasted in her life.

Peter asked impassively, “Why are you in Pethkids?”

Vanessa repeated the explanation she had given earlier. On hearing she was a novelist whose work had been adapted into a film, Peter looked somewhat perplexed.

“What, Brother, you don’t think I’m capable?” Vanessa asked, raising her brows.

“As long as you’re happy.”

Jenny Linggo silently observed, not uttering a word.

So Dr. Aria is this indifferent even toward his own sister. This set her at ease.

Vanessa chuckled, looking at Jenny Linggo and Silvia Hayes,”Could you two young ladies wait outside for me? I have some private matters to discuss with my brother.”

“Oh sure,” a reluctant Jenny Linggo put down her teacup and left with the silent Silvia Hayes.

Vanessa leaned back in her chair, crossing her long legs. “Those two youngsters we met at the door, quite likable, don’t you think, Brother?”

Peter ignored her.

Undeterred, Vanessa continued to smile. “Brother, it seems you didn’t rest well last night. You’ve noticeably lost weight since our last meeting. Mother would be distressed if she saw.”

He was fine until she mentioned their mother. This incited anger in Peter, but he managed to suppress it.

“I heard about Ms. Rinto’s situation. Brother, there’s no need for self-imposed guilt. It was never your responsibility.”

Her high-handed tone made it seem as if a human life was as trivial as a passing cloud in her eyes.

Peter glanced at her, with cold eyes that seemed to see through all her pretense. The mocking undertones struck Vanessa like a sword, causing her to gasp in unease.@@novelbin@@

She quickly masked it with a laugh, “Why are you looking at me like that, Brother? Did I say something wrong?”

“All the wrongs committed by the Rinto family finally caught up with them. She was just repaying the debts. Hopefully, she’ll be reborn into a better life in her next reincarnation…”

“If the reason you came to see me was to say these things, then you can leave now.”

Peter had enough patience to deal with difficult relatives of patients, but he did not feel like wasting a single minute on catering to the woman in front of him feigning sibling affection.