Substitute Marriage: Reborn As The Top Big-Shot

Chapter 921: 269: Unknown Secrets_2
 

She found it difficult to face others.

Especially Flora Tiarks.

Flora Tiarks was the uncle of the person she loved most.

“Thanks, Viola.” Although Rachel Barton felt a little uncomfortable inside, she didn’t show it.

Viola Thompson was her best friend.

She couldn’t let Viola know about Delia Frieman’s current profession.

Viola might not mind.

But others would.

“You’re welcome.” Viola continued, “Ella has really changed a lot recently.”

“Yeah.” Rachel nodded, “By the way Viola, let me carry those materials.”

Viola grinned, “They’re quite heavy, let me do it.”

She was very strong.

Much stronger than the average person.

So these things may not be heavy for her, but they would be for Rachel.

“Let me try.” Rachel took the things from Viola.

As soon as she got them, her body sank heavily.

Too heavy!

Only then did Rachel truly feel Viola’s strength.

Viola laughed and took back the review materials, “Now you know how heavy it is!”

“Yeah.” Rachel nodded, looked up at Viola, “Wow Viola, you’re so strong!”

“Not really.” Viola said in a nonchalant manner, even though she was holding the heavy review materials.

Rachel just looked at Viola.

From her angle, she could see Viola’s side profile perfectly.

A delicate jawline, fair skin, excellent complexion, even up close, there were hardly any visible pores.

The perfect embodiment of the phrase ‘skin as smooth as jade’.

Further up, there was an elegant and high nose, thick and curly eyelashes, and a full forehead.

Even a partial profile was enough to light up one’s eyes.

Just then.

A startled cry rose in the air.

“Vio!”

Viola glanced back, “Little Flora.”

Her gaze then fell on Mr. White behind her, and Viola added, “Marcus.”

Mr. White nodded slightly, a form of greeting.

Rachel was surprised too.

But she was also relieved that she had not gone out bare-faced.

Moreover, she had applied her best makeup today.

Flora came over with a smile, “Rachel is here too.”

Rachel looked up at the two of them, her happiness tinged with a little disappointment. Almost every time they met, if Viola was there, Flora always called out to Viola first.

Also, more than once, Flora had expressed her hope for Viola to become her aunt, but never mentioned her.

Perhaps.

In Flora’s heart, she will never measure up to those born into a privileged family.

What does it matter if she is beautiful?

With only beauty, but mismatched social statuses, what use is there?

No change showed on Rachel’s face. She greeted with a smile, “Uncle, Flora, are you here for fun too?”

Flora nodded, “We’re here to eat! Didn’t expect to run into you guys. Have you eaten yet? If not, why not join us?”

Rachel had already eaten at home, but she still shook her head, “No. What about you, Viola?”

“I haven’t either.”

“Then let’s all go together!” Even though Flora mentioned they should go together, she still linked arms with Viola.

A feeling of loneliness washed over Rachel. If Flora and Viola walked together, wouldn’t she seem redundant?

But just then.

Arm in arm with Flora, Viola laughingly walked over and linked arms with Rachel, their duo becoming a trio, “Let’s go eat the best Luosifen in Capital City. I saw Lexin eating it last night!”

Rachel looked up at Viola, a smile in her eyes.

Viola’s seemingly casual gesture had confirmed her place within the Five-Person Group.

At that, Flora turned to Viola, her eyes wide in surprise, “Viola! I follow Lexin too!”

Lexin is a food vlogger on a short-video platform.

She’s famous for eating a lot without gaining weight.

Flora had been following her for a long time and was surprised to learn that Viola did too.

“Really?” asked Viola.

Flora nodded, “I love watching her eat raw pickled foods.”

Raw pickled foods were similar to sashimi, both being raw meats.

The difference was that the seafood and meats in raw pickled foods were soaked in a special sauce, giving them a great taste.

“Me too,” suggested Viola, “How about we try raw pickled foods tonight?”

Flora replied, “I’m fine with it, but my uncle doesn’t seem to like raw pickled foods very much.”

Viola was just about to suggest something else, when Mr. White spoke up in the next second, “I’m fine with anything.”

Flora turned to Rachel, “How about you, Rachel?”