The Beauty and the Brain by Natalie Jones novel Chapter 8

Chapter 8 Ms. Spence Nice to Meet You 

“Marie?! How did you get out?” Carly asked incredulously. 

“Does Carly mean that I shouldn’t have come out? But it’s true, when I was about to leave, I found my door locked. It took a lot of effort to get out. From what Carly said, it seems like she knew I was locked in my room?” Marie asked with a smile. 

“Marie, what kind of language is that? What does being locked in the room have to do with Carly?” Mia immediately stood up to defend her precious daughter. 

“Ms. Dillon said it must have nothing to do with Carly, right?” Marie asked with a smile, looking at Carly. 

Her face was filled with smiles, but her eyes were cold. Carly felt a moment of fear. This Marie was truly different from before. 

“Alright, you’re already late, so come over and get started!” Asher said. 

Marie obediently walked over, handing the brocade box to Asher, and said, “Grandpa, Marie is just a student with no special abilities. All I can do is sincerely offer you this lucky charm, hoping for your good health and a long life!” 

Asher opened the brocade box, and indeed, there was only one lucky charm inside. Compared to Noel and Olive’s gifts, it seemed rather modest. 

Carly scoffed, “Marie, it’s not like the Spence family is short on your pocket money. You can’t be so stingy that you can only afford to buy such a small thing to appease Grandpa, can you?” 

Olive chimed in, adding fuel to the fire, saying, “That’s right, Marie. If you don’t have enough pocket money, just come and ask me for it. Don’t let others laugh at the Spence family.” 

This implies that she has spent all her pocket money and even Asher’s birthday gift can be dealt with perfunctorily. 

Seeing that Asher’s expression was not very pleasant, Noel said, “Alright, let’s all say less. After all, 

it’s Marie’s kind intention.” 

Marie couldn’t help but take another glance at Noel. She didn’t have many memories of him, as it seemed that Noel had moved out quite early on to live with Mason and help manage the Spence Group. He didn’t come back very often. 

Even after returning to the Spence mansion, Marie remained silent, and there was hardly any communication between the two. 

Today, Noel clearly spoke up for Marie, which left Marie somewhat puzzled. Isn’t Noel supposed to be on the same side as Mia and her daughter? 

Get Bo 

Asher’s expression didn’t look too good, as if he wasn’t quite satisfied with Marie’s performance. 

At that moment, a noble lady approached and took a glance, saying, “Is this the lucky charm from the West Monastery?” 

“Is it the West Monastery you’re talking about? The largest one in Las Vegas? I heard it’s really hard to get a lucky charm from there!” chimed in another person. 

“Yeah, I heard that you have to climb 999 steps yourself to meet the abbot and receive a lucky 

charm!” 

“Well, this young lady is truly filial! Nowadays, which wealthy family’s daughter would put so much effort into something that’s not worth much money?” 

The guests were engaged in lively discussions, and soon everyone knew that the lucky charm Marie had given to Asher came from the West Monastery, 

Upon hearing this, Asher’s expression softened as he asked, “Marie, did you really go to the West Monastery yourself to get this?” 

Marie smiled gently and calmly, saying, “Yes, Grandpa, Edward mentioned that you’ve been having headaches lately, and even seeing a doctor hasn’t helped. 1 heard that the lucky charm from the West Monastery is very effective. Marie climbed for an entire day, and the abbot finally gave it to me. I hope it can bring you good health and peace, Grandpa!” 

Looking into Marie’s sincere eyes, a warm current flowed through Asher’s heart. These children. had been away from home for years, and even when they returned, it was only for a brief visit before leaving again. Only Marie remembered his discomfort and made a great effort to show her filial piety. 

“Come, Marie, sit next to Grandpa!” Asher immediately had someone add a seat beside him. 

Marie sat next to Asher, lifting her head to meet Noel’s gaze. She smiled sweetly and said, “Hello, 

Noel.”