Chapter 794: Mother-in-law and Daughter-in-law Relationship (4)
Chapter 794: Chapter 794: Mother-in-law and Daughter-in-law Relationship (4)
In Brooke Mitchell’s eyes, any of the girls from the great family compounds would be a far better choice than Vera Xavier.
Just then, there was a knock at the door. When she opened it, she saw Susan Caldwell standing on her doorstep, holding a box.
When Susan Caldwell saw her open the door, she flashed a sweet smile. "Mrs. Mitchell, I just learned how to make pastries. I made a few at home that I think turned out alright. I’d love for you to try them and see if they’re to your liking."
She had always led a pampered life; making pastries was hardly something she would deign to do. The pastries had actually been made by her family’s maid, but to curry favor with Brooke Mitchell, she naturally had to claim them as her own work.
Brooke Mitchell was a little surprised, though she knew that bringing pastries was merely a ploy to get on her good side.
Brooke Mitchell didn’t particularly care for calculating girls, but she did have a soft spot for those who were obedient and well-behaved. And at this moment, Susan Caldwell looked perfectly docile, an impression her fawning demeanor only served to reinforce, which suited Mrs. Mitchell just fine.
So, she smiled and said, "How thoughtful of you. Please, come in and sit for a while."
"Would it be an inconvenience?" Susan Caldwell asked, feigning a hint of shyness. Although both the Nathan and Caldwell families were of ministerial rank, Beckett Nathan’s position fundamentally carried more weight than that of her father, Julian Caldwell.
Families of their stature generally didn’t welcome visits from outsiders.
Susan Caldwell’s gentle, demure act pleased Brooke Mitchell all the more. The corners of her mouth turned up slightly, a faint smile in her eyes. "I’m the only one here. With the holiday, it gets quite boring being home alone. Please, come in and keep me company."
Susan Caldwell had come to the Nathan residence today partly to get on Brooke Mitchell’s good side, and partly hoping to see Nathaniel Nathan. Hearing that he wasn’t home, she felt a small pang of disappointment.
Of course, she didn’t let this flicker of disappointment show in front of Brooke Mitchell, and instead walked obediently into the Nathan family’s home.
This was her first time inside the Nathan residence. As she took in the elegant furnishings, she made a silent vow: she had to find a way to officially become a part of this family.
She knew that Nathaniel Nathan was in love with Vera Xavier, but she had also spent some time learning about Brooke Mitchell. She was certain that, given Mrs. Mitchell’s personality, she would never, ever consent to Nathaniel marrying Vera. That meant she still had a chance.
Susan Caldwell smiled as she placed the box she had brought on the table. Brooke Mitchell returned with some fruit and then opened the box. Inside were eight exquisitely made pastries, each adorned with a different design. The patterns, some intricate and some simple, were all quite artistic.
At heart, Brooke Mitchell had a taste for the finer things in life and particularly adored such exquisite little creations. She had always believed that people who truly knew how to enjoy life also possessed an eye for beauty.
So she said with a smile, "Not many people in the younger generation still enjoy cooking these days. These pastries are so lovely, one almost feels reluctant to eat them."
"If you like them, Mrs. Mitchell, I can make them for you again," Susan Caldwell said with a smile.
"But you have your studies. Where would you find the spare time?" Brooke Mitchell then recalled something and asked, "I heard you got into Veridia University this time?"
Susan Caldwell never missed an opportunity to paint herself in a good light. She nodded and said, "That’s right. My mother wasn’t too happy about it, actually. She felt a military academy would have been more suitable. But my father said since I’d earned the highest score in Veridia this year, and being a girl, he let me attend Veridia University."