Built His Empire Then Watched It Burn When He Cheated novel Chapter 798

It was the little girl's first time dining at a stranger's house, and she was understandably shy.

Anneliese looked after her with infinite patience throughout the meal.

On Ellie's other side sat Jonathan, who took it upon himself to look after both Anneliese and the child. He reached for dishes that Anneliese couldn't easily get to and donned gloves to peel shrimp for both of them.

Watching this, Derek and Penelope were practically beaming with satisfaction.

To the two elders, the scene looked like a preview of life with a great-granddaughter; it made them feel as though the day they'd hold a great-grandchild of their own wasn't far off.

Wendy watched with a smile as well.

She turned to Derek and Penelope to share what she and Anneliese had discussed earlier in the sitting room.

"Mr. and Mrs. Fullbuster, both Ellie and I adore Anneliese. We feel this connection shouldn't go to waste. I'm hoping to pick an auspicious day to host a banquet and formally recognize Anneliese as my goddaughter. I was wondering if you would give us your blessing?"

Anneliese was wiping a bit of soup from the corner of Ellie's mouth.

Hearing this, her hand paused, and she looked over at Wendy. Wendy gave her a look of motherly tenderness, and Anneliese offered a small smile in return.

She then turned toward Derek and Penelope. Derek chuckled and said, "That sounds like Anneliese's good fortune."

Wendy had her own bridal empire, and since her divorce, she hadn't remarried. Steven was her only child, and since he was in politics, he clearly had no interest in her business.

By Wendy making such a formal gesture to claim her as a goddaughter, Anneliese would undoubtedly benefit from Wendy's influence, whether she intended to or not.

Derek was more than happy to see it happen. Penelope, however, looked directly at Anneliese. "This is Anneliese's life; as long as she's willing, we fully support her decision."

Anneliese smiled at Penelope. "I am willing, Grandma."

Penelope knew that since Wendy had brought it up at the table, she must have already asked Anneliese privately.

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