Chapter 202: Go Against Her
Looking at the message on Twitter, Hilla wore a long face.
She looked at the cheongsam carefully, and even the buttons on the side were the unique frog of the Holt family.
She knew that this was Queeney’s warning to her and a threat to her.
If Queeney could not get what she wanted, she could announce the Holt family’s design paintings at any time, or even register them as her own brand.
By that time, it was already impossible for Hilla to take back the Holt family’s design paintings.
Queeney used the cheongsam to warn her. Hilla frowned and was angry.
In the dark, Hilla gave a smile.
When Bruce returned, Hilla was still awake. When she heard the door open, she subconsciously looked towards the door.
She moved her body and blinked her sleepy eyes. She rested her head on her arm and her voice was soft.
"You’re back!"
"Why are you still awake?"
Bruce took off his suit jacket and pulled the tie off his neck.
His casual movements were strong and overbearing, and his exposed arm looked strong under the light.
Hilla blushed and muttered in a low voice, "I said I would wait for you to come back."
Hearing her words, Bruce gave a smile. His eyes were deep as he looked at her.
Hilla knew what he wanted to do, and her face became even redder.
She did not intend to invite him to sleep with her. She just missed him a little. She thought that when he was around, she would sleep more soundly.
However, Bruce was obviously thinking more than she did.
"Wait for me!"
After that, Bruce turned and entered the bathroom.
Hilla blinked her eyes. Soon, she heard the faint sound of water flowing inside.
Although it was not obvious, it made her nervous.
She did not say she would wait for him to shower.
Hilla bit her lips and quickly wrapped herself in the quilt, wanting to let herself fall asleep before Bruce came out.
But Bruce was taking a shower faster than she thought.
She heard a crisp sound, and the air in the room seemed to be instantly filled with faint moisture with the smell of body wash.
Hilla closed her eyes and she was shy.
She didn’t open her eyes until the bed shook slightly and the quilt was lightly lifted.
The next second, she was dragged into a wet and hot embrace.
"Why not wait for me?"
Bruce’s breath landed on Hilla’s ears and Hilla blushed.
Hilla shrank her body. She felt that his warm and soft kiss landed gently on her earlobe.
Then, he kissed her cheek and neck.
Hilla held the soft quilt in front of her chest subconsciously, her voice trembling slightly, "Don’t..."
"Don’t you want a daughter?"
Hilla was stunned. Then, she hugged Bruce’s neck and said firmly, "I want!"
After she finished speaking, she took the initiative to kiss Bruce’s lips. Bruce seemed to stiffen for a moment, and then, he gave a smile.
Soon, Bruce pressed Hilla tightly into his arms.
The green leaves outside the window had a mysterious dark color under the night sky. The branches swayed up and down casually in the direction the wind blew.
The moon in the sky gradually hung up and was soon covered by the drifting clouds, like a shy girl.
Hilla looked at Bruce on her body in a daze. She held him tightly.
...
Hilla soon received the price of the Hutt Group, which was even lower than she had expected.
When Hilla got this pricelist, she felt that the Hutt Group was losing money to do business with her. If the business continued like this, her studio would naturally not lose anything, but this situation would become abnormal.
While Hilla was hesitating whether to refuse, she received a call from the director of the Hutt Group, but she didn’t expect that he would take the initiative to ask her out.
Hilla agreed without hesitation, and then, the man told her that they had been downstairs of her house.
They could enter this community, which meant that the person of the Hutt Group was the owner of this community, and the car of the Hutt Group came to pick her up. Therefore, the person who wanted to see her must be the person in power of the
Hutts.
Even if the person was not Horton’s father, the person should be a dominant figure of the Hutts.
When Hilla went downstairs, she saw a luxury car parked under the building. The director of the Hutt Group who met her last time was standing in front of the car. When he saw Hilla, he immediately smiled and opened the car door for her.
"Mrs. Anderson, please get in the car."
This time, the director was her driver.
Hilla blinked, although her mind was full of confusion, she got into the car calmly.
She did not ask where they were going but watched the director start the car and drive to the east of the city.
Over there was the direction of the Anderson’s mansion, and there was a villa area over there. It was the symbolic gathering place of rich people in River City. Obviously, they were going to the Hutt’s mansion!
Hilla looked calm. The car passed by the entrance of the Anderson’s and finally stopped steadily in the big courtyard of the Hutt’s mansion.
Hilla followed him out of the car. As soon as she got out of the car, a maid came over and took her to the villa.
Hilla thought, "What do the Hutts want to do? They have just offered me a pricelist. Then, they have invited me to the Hutt’s mansion. Are they trying to flatter with me or are they trying to warn me?"
Hilla frowned and followed the maid to the villa. As the door opened, she heard a string of laughter.
There was more than one woman. It seemed to be two or three, or more. Were they chatting?
Hilla felt that it was a little funny. She gradually walked closer and saw that five people in the room were chatting happily.
However, Hilla immediately saw Orlenna, who was being pulled by a beautiful middle-aged woman, sitting in the main seat. She was stunned. What did this mean?
Why did they invite Orlenna over? Could it be that they wanted to threaten her? "Mom!"
Hilla said in a low voice. Orlenna waved at Hilla with a smile, "Come here quickly. Why have you become thinner these past few days? Does Bruce not take good care of you?"
When she walked to Orlenna, Orlenna held Hilla’s hand tightly and pulled Hilla to her side.
...
Hilla sat down next to Orlenna and instantly felt the gaze from the opposite.
The gaze toward her was sharp, and Hilla couldn’t help but look over.
The woman opposite her smiled and calmly replied, "She must be Bruce’s wife!
"I’ve long heard that Bruce’s wife is a particularly beautiful girl. Today, I got it. She looks like a college student. Orlenna, you are very lucky. Horton doesn’t like to go home after quarreling with his father, let alone find me a daughter-in-law."
Hilla listened quietly. Looking at the woman in front of her, she felt that she looked cordial though she was a stranger.
Orlenna turned to look at Hilla, smiled, and introduced, "This is Mrs. Hutt. You can call her aunt."
Hilla nodded and greeted her obediently.
The woman opposite her responded with a smile, but her smile was not sincere. She knew that this was Horton’s stepmother.
His stepmother looked a little younger than Orlenna. It was only then that Hilla remembered that she was the second wife of Horton’s father. The first wife had a son and a daughter, and Mrs. Hutt in front of Hilla also had a son.
With her own son, it was natural that the children of others were all thorns in her eye.
What was more, Horton was an illegitimate child. For Mrs. Hutt, an illegitimate child had no qualification to inherit the property of the Hutt family.
It was no wonder that Horton did not want to go home. No one would like to even have a meal with the family like this.
It was obvious that this stepmother had a different status in the Hutt family.
Horton had to face the children of the first wife of his father and a stern stepmother at the same time. It was really difficult for Horton to stay at home.
Hilla couldn’t help but frown. Did Mrs. Hutt invite her here just to say this nonsense?
"The children of the Hutt family are all very good and obedient. You are also lucky. Horton likes to be outside and never makes you worry. But I remember that Claus was only one year younger than Horton. If you want a daughter-in-law, Claus will definitely not let you down."
If the woman in front of her hadn’t been so clever, then Horton’s mother would probably be Mrs. Hutt.
However, she was not lucky enough.
Orlenna’s words immediately made the woman in front of her blush.
She clearly meant to ridicule Mrs. Hutt by saying that Horton never made her worry.
Everyone knew that Horton was the illegitimate son of the Hutt family. How could she welcome an illegitimate child to often go home and compete with her son for the family property?
Only because Horton made the Hutt family build a relationship with the Anderson family, the woman acted like she took this illegitimate child seriously.
Mrs. Hutt smiled. "As parents, we can’t help but worry about these children. In fact, they don’t need us to do anything in the first place."
After saying that, Mrs. Hutt quickly changed the topic, and her gaze fell on Hilla, who was facing her.
"I was just curious and wanted to see Bruce’s wife. When I saw her today, I thought she was smart and I especially liked her.
"Claus and Maggie grew up together. Claus has always liked girls like Margaret. She was lively, beautiful, and sensible. She was very similar to Bruce’s wife."
Hearing this, Hilla raised her eyebrows. She had never said a word since the beginning. How did Mrs. Hutt see that she was lively and sensible?
Orlenna smiled gently and held Hilla’s hand. She looked very satisfied with her daughter-in-law.
"Forget about Margaret. She is very naughty. I can’t even see her all day long. She is really not as outstanding as Claus. A boy as outstanding as Claus will definitely find a gentle and lovely wife who will show filial respect to you in the future."
Orlenna had a calm expression on her face, which immediately embarrassed Mrs.
Hutt again.
Anyone could tell that woman wanted her son to marry the daughter of the Anderson family.
Unfortunately, the Anderson family didn’t want such a black sheep.
The woman opposite them calmed down a little and soon returned to her original calm smile.
After all, in front of the Anderson family, their family was not powerful and she had to endure.
She was repeatedly rejected by Orlenna, but she did not get angry. It seemed that she had already been prepared for this.
Anyway, her son could not marry the girl of the Anderson family, and she would not give that illegitimate child a chance.
Although Horton and the Anderson family were related, they were not related by blood after all. If Horton married Margaret, then the others in the family would have no status.
The property of the Hutt family must not belong to an illegitimate child! "Claus is just a brat! Forget about him.
"I happened to see you go out today. I heard that Bruce’s wife seemed to have some requirements for fabric. The fabric of the Hutt family in River City is the best. I was afraid that the subordinates would not do things carefully, so I personally called Bruce’s wife over to learn her requirements so that I can manage it."
Hilla raised her eyebrows. She didn’t expect the woman to take over her order in person.
What did that mean? And it was in front of Orlenna. Was she asking the Anderson family to take it as a favor?
Hilla suddenly felt it was a little funny. She didn’t understand what they were thinking.
This favor was so small. Was it so easy to make the Andersons owe her a favor?
She really didn’t know how much Bruce would have to spend to repay the debt of gratitude in a year.
Hilla listened quietly. There was no trace of nervousness or displeasure on her face.
When she saw Orlenna turn to look at her, she smiled faintly.
"Did the studio get started and need raw materials?"
Hilla nodded and replied in a well-behaved manner, "Recently, we received some orders, but because it’s a high-end customization, there isn’t much demand for fabric."
Orlenna nodded and asked, "Have you prepared the things you need?" Hilla nodded obediently.
Orlenna smiled. "You didn’t tell me about it. With our relationship with the Hutt family, Mrs. Hutt will help you."
As soon as Mrs. Hutt heard this, she suddenly became spirited, and her eyes lit up. It was obvious that she felt Orlenna’s good intentions towards her.
If she could build a relationship with the Anderson family herself, she would not need to worry about that illegitimate child in the future.
After all, that short-lived mother of Horton had long died, and even Tyree had died.
Since Horton was not the biological child of the Anderson family, their relationship would not be close. They were all businessmen, and they would focus on the benefits in the future.
She believed that she would be closer to the Anderson family than Horton.
Hilla listened to Orlenna’s words and looked at Mrs. Hutt with a grateful face. "Thank you for your kindness, but I have already found a partner."
Orlenna smiled. "So fast? Which family is it?"
"The Key family!"
As soon as Hilla finished speaking, Mrs. Hutt’s face turned pale.
It was obvious that Hilla was going against her in front of Orlenna!