Substitute Marriage: Reborn As The Top Big-Shot

Chapter 837: 251: As simple as crushing an ant! _4

She could not wallow in self-pity or self-destruction.

She had to become stronger, even better; only then she could be more deserving of Mr. White.

Flora Tiarks led everyone to the back garden.

As soon as she stepped in.

She smelled a faint refreshing fragrance.

It was very pleasant.

Fiona Knight curiously asked, “What type of flower is this? It smells so good?”

Diana Hershey said, “Is it jasmine?”

Rachel Barton added, “It doesn’t smell like it, but it feels familiar, I think I’ve smelled it somewhere.”

Just then, Viola Thompson softly spoke, “It’s black walnut. However, this type of tree usually grows in the south. It should be challenging for it to survive in Capital City’s climate.”

Flora Tiarks turned around laughing, giving a thumbs up to Viola, “You are really something, Vio. It is indeed black walnut! My cousin is fond of the scent of this tree. His only expenditure is on this tree and he gets a professional team to maintain it every year.”

Rachel Barton was somewhat annoyed.

Because just as Viola uttered those words, she also felt the scent was like black walnut.

But she did not voice it.

Because the black walnut was a valuable tree, and if it were to emit such a rich fragrance, there should be more than one.

According to Mr. White’s lifestyle, it didn’t seem like he would spend money on trees.

But it turned out to be black walnut.

Despite it being a small matter, Rachel Barton regretted it very much. After all, Mr. White was someone she likes. If those words had come out of her mouth, things might have been different.

What a pity.

Viola continued, “The scent is very pleasant indeed, but, I find the fragrance of torch trees more unique and invigorating. What’s more, it’s cheaper than black walnut.”

“Gosh,” Flora Tiarks looked shocked at Viola, “Vio, how did you know my cousin also loves torch trees? There are so many torch trees in the garden just on the side, planted by my cousin!”

“Really?” Viola responded with a laugh.

Flora Tiarks nodded, “Vio, I think you and my cousin are pretty similar in some ways.”

Hearing these words, Rachel Barton couldn’t quite identify her feelings.

She somewhat envied Viola.

Why weren’t the one who said those words?

Viola continued, “I like torch trees because they have medicinal value.”

“You might not believe this,” Flora Tiarks turned back to look at Viola, “My cousin knows a bit of traditional medicine. He even collected torch tree’s bark, saying it can cure headaches, colds, whooping cough, and bronchitis.”

Viola Thompson nodded slightly, smiling, “Exactly.”

The more Flora Tiarks felt that Viola was a perfect match for her cousin.

Just that, Viola already has a fiancé.

If not, she could really consider playing matchmaker.

Just then, Mr. White came from the other side.

His outfit today was rather casual, unlike his usual suit and tie.

He got to relax at home for once.

He was wearing a linen-colored traditional long gown, like a hermit residing in the mountains.

Seeing Mr. White, Rachel Barton lowered her head.

She tried her best to control the racing of her heart to not give anything away.

“Cousin,” Flora Tiarks ran over, “Do you know just now Vio easily identified that you planted black walnut! Vio also likes torch trees, aren’t you two quite alike?”

Hearing these words, Mr. White was a bit surprised.

Because most black walnuts are used to make high-class furniture, not many can recognise it in its tree form.

Moreover, few girls research about trees.

Rachel Barton frowned subtly.@@novelbin@@

She felt Flora Tiarks was being a bit too enthusiastic.

She couldn’t even understand the significance of Flora Tiarks’s words.

After all, Viola already has a fiancé.

It’s impossible between Viola and Mr. White.

Mr. White looked at Viola with a smile, “Does Viola also like torch trees?”

Viola nodded slightly, “I had researched about it for some time.”

Viola.

Just a simple form of address, but it made Rachel Barton feel uncomfortable.

Mr. White also referred to Viola as Viola.

But after all, Viola’s situation was different from theirs’, she had a fiancé. Calling her in such a friendly way seemed to cross a line.

Mr. White then said, “There are torch trees in the neighbouring area. You guys can take a look after the barbecue.”

“Sure, Marcus,” came the reply.

Marcus!

Rachel Barton was even more surprised.

Viola actually referred to Mr. White as Marcus.

Didn’t she always refer to him as ‘cousin’ like they did?

What happened between these two?

Despite it being just a form of address, it left Rachel Barton with a sour taste in her mouth.