A Crazy One-night Stand novel Chapter 90

Wilson held Alina's hand as they walked back to where the people were gathered. He whispered to her, "Lina, we might need to mention the Pines and Cranes jigsaw puzzle later. Remember, regardless of whoever questioned you, just say that you were the one who completed the puzzle. Do you understand?" 

Alina pouted. "But you're the one who did more of it!" 

Wilson responded with a smile, "Silly girl, just listen to me. If anyone asks you about it, tell them that you solved the puzzle all by yourself."

"Okay," Alina agreed reluctantly.

The two of them walked quietly in comfortable silence. From a distance, Silvia ran up to Wilson. When she saw the two of them hand in hand, she glared at Alina with dissatisfaction and cursed, "What a shameless woman!"

Wilson immediately frowned and warned her, "Silvia, if you disrespect your sister-in-law one more time, don't blame me for punishing you later."

When Silva heard Wilson's harsh threat, she burst into tears. Wiping her tears away, she stamped her feet indignantly. "Wilson, how could you!"  

Pointing angrily at Alina, Silvia couldn't speak another word and ran away in a huff. 

Alina frowned, her heart pounding. 

Alina knew that this path was destined to be rocky and many obstacles awaited her. 

But she had already chosen to be with Wilson, hadn't she?

Hadn't she already decided to stick with him? No matter how difficult it was, as long as Scumbag did not let go of her hand, she would try her best to be worthy of him. She would muster up all her strength, weak as she might be, to shelter him from the storms of life. She wanted to be there to support him, like a sunflower that follows after the sunlight. 

Alina grabbed Wilson's hand and smiled brightly at him. "I'll do my best!"

Wilson nodded.

He knew that he had chosen the right person to be his wife! 

When they came nearer to the crowd, the housekeeper was already busy seating the guests. "Thank you all for coming to Mr. Lincoln Scott's birthday celebration. Please take you seats as the dishes will be served right away."

After the announcement, people who were still socialising began to take their seats one after another. 

Today's birthday celebration was a great opportunity for these businessmen. They could network, share insider information with each other, or even end up with a collaboration with other companies.

When the housekeeper saw that everyone was getting seated in an orderly manner, he announced in a loud voice, "The relatives of the Scott Family, please take your seats at the small courtyard on the west side. Four tables are set up there." 

When Alina heard the housekeeper's words, she looked at Wilson in surprise. "Are there so many people in the Scott Family?" 

Wilson explained with a smile, "Grandfather has two younger brothers and one younger sister. Although they have passed away, their children and grandchildren are here. To be honest, it might get quite crowded with only four tables."  

"I see." Alina nodded her head with understanding.

Who wouldn't want to suck up to rich relatives? Besides, these guests were already regarded as close relatives. As Scumbag mentioned, if they announced the birthday celebration publicly, many people would rush and try to squeeze through the Scott Family's doors to join the event. 

Wilson took Alina's hand and walked to the courtyard on the west side according to the housekeeper's instructions. He said to her, "None of the distant relatives are invited to join at the private tables. Most of the Scott Family's relatives work within the companies under the Scott Group. As long as they have the ability, many of them are placed in managerial positions." 

At that moment, Wilson seemed to walk a little taller and straighter to Alina as her eyes shone with admiration. He was actually really considerate about others.  

They walked all the way to the courtyard on the west side which was decorated with large chrysanthemum flowers. There were four large tables set up in the middle of the courtyard.

There were 15 chairs at each table. Half of the seats were already taken by other relatives walking in. 

Lincoln sat at the head of the largest table. Today, he was dressed in a red suit, which made him look young and energetic.

Wilson's family and George's family were seated at the same table as Lincoln.  

There were two empty seats on Lincoln's right while the seats on his left were occupied by George and his wife, Rainee. 

Seeing Wilson walk in with Alina, Lincoln waved his hand and said with a smile, "Wilson, Lina, come and sit next to me."

Hearing his words, everyone in the courtyard looked up at the two of them.

Most of them gave Wilson and Alina looks of jealousy and hatred.

Why did Lincoln favour Wilson and chose him out of all the other younger generations of the Scott Family? 

Wilson led Alina to his grandfather's side and sat beside him.  

Wilson's parents were extremely displeased when they saw Alina invited to the celebration as Wilson's partner. However, they didn't dare to say anything when Lincoln was present. Anyway, today his 80th birthday, they couldn't spoil the merry atmosphere. So regardless of how dissatisfied they were, they had to endure it.

Wilson's parents could swallow their dissatisfaction, but it was another story for the other relatives. 

For example, George's family couldn't stand the blatant favouritism. 

Rainee, George's wife, spoke up. There was a hint of annoyance in her tone as she asked Lincoln, "Dad, you're being biased. Isn't Lucas the eldest grandson?" 

Lincoln smiled. "Ten years ago, when I sat at this very table, I said that I will favour any grandson who announced their marriage first and bear a great-grandson for me." 

Upon hearing his words, Rainee was even more vexed. She complained, "Lucas already has an official girlfriend. Dad, don't you know about this?"

"Has the wedding been announced to the public?" Lincoln raised his eyebrows.

Rainee had nothing else to say.

She glared at Caitlin angrily.

Initially, she wasn't fond of Caitlin and looked down on her status as an illegitimate daughter, even though she had the Brooks family name. 

At that time, Caitlin often visited the Scott Family. To please Rainee, she gave her presents including cosmetics, jewellery, and some accessories.