chapter 1424
chapter 1424
After calling Charmine, the four moguls arrived at Violet Residence in less than half an hour.
When they saw Charmine preparing the meal alone at home, their originally pleasant faces sank.
Uncle Zul questioned, "Charmine, why are you the one making lunch?" "Yeah, why are you making lunch? Where is Anthony?" demanded Uncle Larry.
Uncle Pop frowned. "Is he not around again?"
Their expression soured even more at that.
Charmine gently explained, "Don't worry, everyone. Even though he's not home now, he'll be back on time later. The wedding is fast approaching, so he's quite busy."
The four moguls scoffed in unison.
"You said the same thing last time," refuted Uncle Larry, "and what happened now?"
Charmine pursed her lips, considerably worried as she thought of it. What could she do if Anthony really did not make it back on time?
He was more vehement in his promise last time than this time.
"No, he'll be here."
Uncle Pop scoffed. "He better be, 'cause if he goes missing again, well be very angry."
Charmine was going to explain, but somehow, she did not have as much faith in him as well.
She could only ask them to wait in the living room as she then poured them tea.
After reassuring them, she said, "Do entertain yourselves for now while I prepare the meal." Content © NôvelDrama.Org 2024.
When Uncle Larry heard this, he smiled. "Okay, Charmine. I’ll have some chili lobsters." "Oh, there will be," responded Charmine.
When the other three men instantly forgot about Anthony's tardiness when food was brought up.
"What about my sweet and sour pork ribs?" chimed Uncle Pop.
"Uncle, your blood pressure was high," reminded Charmine, "so there's no sweet and sour pork ribs today."
Uncle Pop's face instantly dropped, and he childishly sulked, "Well, what else will we have?"
Uncle Pop was ready to lash out if there were no dishes that he fancied.
Charmine smiled. "There's not sweet and sour pork ribs, but there will be steamed pork."
Uncle Pop made a face as if he just made a compromise and remarked, "It seems I’m your favorite Uncle after all, Charmine."
The other three men swiftly and glared sharply at him, but Uncle Pop was still very pleased.
"Charmine, did you make my soy fish? Only the one you make has that texture," said Uncle Max.
Charmine said, "Of course."
Uncle Max winked at the others with satisfaction.
"Do I need to say anything, Charmine?" spoke Uncle Zul.
"I'm preparing your broth," assured Charmine.
Uncle Zul sniffed the air and happily spoke, "No wonder I smelt something so familiar the moment I walked in." "I’ll go and cook your favorite dishes. Give me some time," said Charmine.
"Go ahead."
When she entered the kitchen, Charmine instantly took out her phone and phoned Anthony, but...
The phone was turned off.
Charmine's heart sank.
Was he going to be missing again?
Charmine felt anger bubbling within her, but there was still some time, and he might make it back on time. 1
She put down her phone and continued to prepare the dishes.
She grew concerned, however, as time passed, and even as lunch was ready, Anthony was still not home yet.
She secretly phoned Anthony again, but his phone was still turned off!
Charmine's heart dropped. She felt chills from the bottom of her feet.
This was the third time he broke his promises.
The first and second time was forgivable, but there was no excuse for it this time.