Wendy finally understood Edith''s intentions. So this was a matchmaking setup an attempt to marry her off to the countryside.


    Matthew looked at Wendy, seemingly unprepared for how stunning she was. He gave an awkward smile and said, "Nice to meet you, Ms. Crone."


    Just then, Jessica''sughter rang out. “Grandma, what are you all talking about?


    Wendy lifted her gaze and saw Jessica-and she wasn''t alone. She was holding onts


    Stanley''s arm as they walked in together.


    Stanley was here, too.


    Edith immediately put on a warm smile. "Mr. Hawk, Jessica, you arrived just in time! Wendy is in the middle of a matchmaking introduction. This is her potential husband


    Matthew."


    Without hesitation, Edith nudged Matthew forward, positioning him right next to Wendy


    Trish had been in an excellent moodtely, her face brimming with arrogance as she


    smirked.


    "Wendy, Matthew is a certified middle school teacher in the countryside. He has a stable government job and a college degree-he''s educated and cultured. Now look at you. You dropped out of school at 16, and you have no degree and no job. Marrying Matthew is a step up for you. Grandma has gone to great lengths to arrange this for you."


    Lilian chimed in with augh. "Wendy, I think Matthew is a great match for you. You''d better agree to this marriage now-opportunities like this don''te twice."


    Jessica curled her lips into a sweet smile and tilted her head to look at Stanley. "Stanley, don''t you think Wendy and Matthew make a perfect couple?"


    Stanley''s gaze fell on Wendy.


    +25 Bonus


    Matthew, with his in features and thick sses, stood dutifully beside her. He wasn''t remarkable in any way. And yet, Wendy stood out like a delicate flower in full bloom beside


    him.


    Stanley pressed his thin lips together.


    Edith turned to Matthew. "Mr. Goodman, are you satisfied with Wendy?"


    Men are visual creatures. Though Matthew had always believed that a wife should


    be chosen for her virtues rather than her looks, he couldn''t deny that Wendy''s natural beauty


    and grace were captivating.


    Even if Wendy had dropped out of school at 16 andcked a degree or a job, he was willing


    to overlook all of that.


    Matthew looked at Wendy, his voice sincere. "I''m very satisfied. Ms. Crone, I''ll be in Hovendale for two days. I was fortunate enough to receive an invitation to the Summit Academic Forum, and I''d love to take you to this prestigious event the day after tomorrow. It would be a great chance for us to get to know each other." When Trish heard Matthew bringing up the Summit Academic Forum, her eyes sparkled with excitement. She turned eagerly to Stanley. "Mr. Hawk, I heard that Harfield''s brilliant young prodigy will be giving the keynote speech alongside you!" Lately, the biggest buzz in Hovendale had been about one thing-Harfield''s genius girl.


    Even though Edith rarely left the family estate, she had already heard the name. Lilian and


    Natalie from the third branch had also been hearing about her constantly from the high- society women they associated with.


    Everyone was talking about this mysterious prodigy.


    No matter how aplished Jessica and Trish were,pared to this young genius, they


    paled inparison.


    When faced with absolute intelligence and academic achievements, Jessica and Trish didn''t


    evene close.


    +25 Bonus


    Edith let out a sigh of amazement. "I heard that this Harfield genius, just like Mr. Hawk, skipped several grades and even earned dual master''s degrees by the age of 16. She set


    another record."


    Lilian shook her head in disbelief. "Is there really a girl that remarkable? Someone who can


    stand on equal footing with Mr. Hawk?"


    Natalie smirked. "I already managed to get an invitation to the Summit Academic


    Forum. The whole family is going to attend. I''m really curious to see what this so- called genius girl looks like. Maybe she even has


    superpowers!"