The Double or more Life of the Fake Heiress (Mirabella) novel Chapter 546

Summer met Colton's gaze and could tell he was displeased. Instantly averting her eyes, she fell silent, offering no further comment. They were so shortsighted. No wonder the Gilbert family had never made it big in their last life.

Mandy glanced at Summer with a hint of reproach but tried to keep her temper in check. In a heartfelt tone, she advised, "Summer, in business, we bank on good fortune. Let's not have any more of that defeatist talk, okay?"

Colton was always a bit superstitious, which explained his irritation upon hearing Summer's suggestion to back out.

Summer's eyelids drooped slightly as she murmured a subdued, "I understand." After pausing for a few seconds, she couldn't help but add, "If you trust my judgment, it's best to drop this bid sooner rather than later."

At her words, Colton's expression turned to thunder.

"Goodness, child, you're becoming more clueless by the day..." Mandy shot Summer a look, then turned to soothe Colton.

Summer's lips twisted into a wry smile as she stood, clutching her cup. "I'm going to my room to study." With that, she left the living room and hardly glanced at Aiden as she bumped into him on the stairs before ascending.

Aiden, mouth quirked, was still engrossed in his mobile game. He sauntered into the living room and flopped onto the couch with the nonchalance of a privileged youth. "Mom, don't you think Summer's been acting strange lately?" She used to strut around like she owned the place, and now she acted like they had all mistreated her somehow.

Mandy turned to her younger son, exasperation clear in her voice. "You shouldn't call her 'Summer' like that. She's your sister."

Aiden's eyes remained glued to his phone. "I'm not too keen on acknowledging a sister with such a calculating mind."

Shaking her head, Mandy's thoughts drifted, and then she said, "Your 16th birthday is coming up in a few days. Your father and I are planning to throw a big party for you. You can invite some of your close school friends."