Chapter 42: The Show is On, Prepare for the Face-Slap

Chapter 42: Chapter 42: The Show is On, Prepare for the Face-Slap

Wyatt Everett hadn’t gone far when he saw Shannon Everett coming to find him.

"Wyatt, what’s wrong?"

Seeing him limping, Shannon Everett hurried over to him.

Lately, she’d felt that Wyatt Everett wasn’t being as completely devoted to her as before. She suspected he was still upset about being made the scapegoat for her attempt to bribe the judges.

To win back Wyatt’s trust, Shannon Everett had specially brought him to this mountain resort for a getaway, inviting a large group of their friends as well.

"Wyatt, where did you get hurt?" Shannon Everett asked, stepping forward to support him.

"It’s nothing." A warm feeling washed over Wyatt as he looked at Shannon’s concerned face.

’Why can’t Sienna worry about me the way Shannon does?’

His chest tightened as he recalled what had just happened. "I just ran into Sienna Everett," he said.

"Sienna?" Shannon asked in surprise. "She’s here too?"

Wyatt Everett nodded. "Yeah."

Shannon’s eyes glinted, but her smile was pure innocence. "That’s wonderful! We should ask Sienna to join us! I haven’t seen her in so long, and I miss her so much!"

Wyatt was deeply touched.

’Shannon is so considerate and thoughtful. This is what being a family is supposed to feel like.’

’And then there were Sienna’s words from earlier... calling the Everetts dirty, stinking rocks in a cesspool. How outrageous!’

He’d even started to feel a little guilty toward Sienna over the past few days. He’d spoken to her nicely, agreeing to let her return to the Everett family, but she had shut him down every single time.

’Looking at it now, Shannon was the most sensible one. She was the one who deserved to be his sister.’

’As for what Sienna said about Shannon not being the one who saved him... was she just lying?’

"Wyatt, where’s Sienna? I’ll go get her!"

"Forget it. She’s signed with Sovereign Entertainment now. She’s moved up in the world and is living the high life! Why would she care about us?"

"Wyatt, don’t say that..."

"Enough, Shannon. Let’s just drop it." Wyatt didn’t want to talk about it anymore.

Hearing Wyatt’s dismissive attitude toward Sienna, a flash of triumphant glee appeared in the depths of Shannon’s eyes.

’That’s more like it.’

’The entire Everett family should revolve around her, Shannon Everett.’

’The Everetts should all dote on her, cherish her like a precious treasure. Who gives a damn about that bitch Sienna!’

"Okay then, Wyatt. Let’s head back!"

With a well-behaved and thoughtful expression, Shannon said, "Wyatt, your birthday is next month. My friends and I talked it over, and we decided to celebrate it for you a little early today."

Wyatt was pleasantly surprised. He smiled, "Shannon, I’m just happy you remembered my birthday. You didn’t have to go to all this trouble."

"Of course I did! In my heart, Wyatt, you’re my real brother! So when my real brother has a birthday, of course I have to prepare something special!"

"Shannon, don’t talk about whether we’re blood-related or not. In my heart, you are my real sister, understand?"

"Mhm, I know, Wyatt!" Shannon’s eyes welled with tears as she nodded, deeply moved.

Watching her simple, kind, and easily contented expression, Wyatt couldn’t help but think, ’If only Sienna could be as thoughtful as Shannon...’

The mountain resort had beautiful scenery, and guests could enjoy outdoor barbecues by Crescent Lake.

Shannon had arranged a special outdoor afternoon tea, setting out several long, elegant dining tables covered with white embroidered cloths and laden with delicate pastries.

The moment Wyatt and Shannon returned, the friends she had brought along immediately started singing her praises.

"Wyatt, Shannon made all these pastries herself, just to celebrate your birthday early!"

The group of friends, a mix of men and women, were mostly rich heirs from their social circle. They often hung out with Wyatt and Shannon and considered themselves part of the social elite.

"Wyatt, you’re so lucky to have such a great sister. I’m so jealous! Mine just argues with me all day!"

"HAHAHA! Shannon is famously thoughtful and sweet. You can’t just wish for a sister like her!"

"Shannon, why don’t you just adopt me as your brother! I want to know what it’s like to have such a sweet, caring sister too!"

"Hey, knock it off!" Wyatt waved his hand proudly. "That’s enough from all of you. Shannon is my sister, so don’t even think about stealing her!"

Shannon smiled sweetly. "Alright, Wyatt. Sit down and try the pastries I made for you."

Shannon guided Wyatt to a chair and placed a small cake in front of him. "It’s your favorite flavor, Wyatt."

It wasn’t a real birthday cake, since this wasn’t his official birthday party.

But the fact that Shannon had made him pastries with her own hands made Wyatt’s heart feel as warm as a spring day.

Just as he was about to take a bite, he suddenly spotted Sienna Everett and Keith Sterling walking in their direction, talking and laughing together.

Crescent Lake was one of the resort’s most famous attractions.

Keith Sterling led Sienna over, and she immediately spotted Wyatt and his group.

She spared them only a single, cold glance before looking away and walking to the edge of Crescent Lake with Keith Sterling. They sat down in chairs where the resort had laid out specialty teas and snacks.

Wyatt frowned in displeasure at the sight.

’Not only had Sienna blocked his number, but now she was ignoring him in person, looking right through him as if he wasn’t there.’

’She really doesn’t see me as family at all!’

Shannon’s friends noticed Sienna as well. "Hey, isn’t that Sienna Everett? Who’s that next to her? Mr. Sterling?"

"That’s right, it’s Keith Sterling! Sienna just signed with Sovereign Entertainment. He’s her boss!"

"She must be pretty capable to get into Sovereign Entertainment."

"Capable my ass. Even if she is, can she compare to Shannon?"

"Exactly! Shannon is so completely devoted to Wyatt. Could Sienna ever do that? No way!"

"See? It just goes to show you, there’s a world of difference between sisters."

"Shannon’s still the best. Even though she isn’t related by blood, she grew up in the Everett family and was raised to be a proper young lady. How could that Sienna possibly compare?"

Shannon listened to their praise and their belittling of Sienna, feeling incredibly smug.

But along with her smugness, Shannon couldn’t suppress a pang of jealousy. Sienna had actually managed to sign with Sovereign Entertainment.

And the esteemed Keith Sterling of the Sterling family was being so polite to her.

’But it didn’t matter. As long as she kept the Everetts happy, the family fortune would be all hers one day. Sienna wouldn’t get a single penny.’

The people around them continued to praise Shannon at Sienna’s expense.

Shannon was secretly reveling in their comments when she suddenly heard Wyatt’s cold rebuke. "That’s enough. All of you, stop talking nonsense!"

Chastised, the group exchanged glances and fell silent.

Shannon couldn’t help but frown.

’Why was Wyatt defending that bitch Sienna again?’