Chapter 3Bound to the Green Tea Upgrade System

On the left, a man of commanding presence. On the right, a graceful, elegant woman. These were Arthur Caldwell’s parents.

Mrs. Caldwell’s gaze immediately fell on me.

“And who is this?”

Vivian was momentarily speechless, unsure how to introduce this poor girl who had been bullied by her brother.

I immediately stepped half a pace forward, my voice sweet and gentle.

“Hello, Uncle and Auntie. My name is Scarlett Davies, and I’m Vivian’s friend.”

I made no mention of the earlier conflict with Arthur.

Vivian gave me a grateful look.

“Vivian rarely brings friends home,” Mrs. Caldwell’s smile grew even warmer.

“I can tell you must be a good child.”

Mrs. Caldwell’s initial affinity score was already 20.

As she spoke, she actually took off a beautifully translucent mutton-fat jade bangle from her wrist, took my hand, and gently slipped it on.

“It’s our first meeting, and Auntie didn’t prepare anything. This bangle looks lovely on your skin. Consider it a gift.”

I stared blankly at the bangle, then looked up at Mrs. Caldwell, my eyes instantly reddening.

Large tears, without warning, rolled down my cheeks.

“Oh, why are you crying?”

Mrs. Caldwell jumped, her tone a little flustered.

“Don’t you like the bangle?”

“No, it’s not that.”

I shook my head.

“The bangle is very beautiful, I love it. It just made me think of my mother.”

“After my mother disappeared, no one had ever been so kind to me.”

I lifted my tear-filled eyes to Mrs. Caldwell.

“Auntie, thank you.”

【Mrs. Caldwell affinity score: 35】

【Vivian Caldwell affinity score: 80】

【Mr. Caldwell affinity score: 30】

Hearing my pitiful story, Mrs. Caldwell and Vivian’s affinity scores increasing was expected. Mr. Caldwell’s sudden affection, however, made me slightly pause.

The system provided a timely explanation:

【Mr. Caldwell is henpecked. He saw Mrs. Caldwell’s clear liking for you, and thus developed a favorable impression of the host.】

There’s such a good thing?

My heart soared with delight, and I became even more diligent in pleasing Mrs. Caldwell.

Therefore, when Arthur finally appeased Audrey and brought her back, what they saw was this scene:

Mrs. Caldwell, her face full of pleasure:

“Scarlett, I didn’t know you had such skill?”

I, while massaging her arm, shyly replied:

“I specifically sought out an experienced Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor to learn. I originally wanted to learn to massage my mother, but before I could use it, she…”

My voice trailed off sadly.

Mrs. Caldwell immediately squeezed my hand, her eyes full of sympathy.

“My dear child, you’ve truly suffered.”

“Fortunately, you’ve met Auntie now. You’re so kind to me, just like my mother.”

“Scarlett Davies!”

Arthur roared.

“Oh, so you’re trying to deceive my parents now too?!”

I immediately stood up, looking frantic and helpless.

“Mr. Caldwell, please don’t be angry. Auntie and I are not what you think.”

Arthur’s chest heaved with rage.

“I heard everything! How disgusting! Not only are you trying to seduce my sister, but now you’re saying my mother is like your mother? Do you even deserve that?!”

“Arthur!”

Mrs. Caldwell’s face darkened, and she sharply rebuked him.

“How dare you speak like that? You have no manners at all!”

Vivian immediately shielded me.

“Don’t you dare insult my friend!”

“Friend? Vivian Caldwell, have you lost your mind?!”

Arthur, furious, laughed, then pointed abruptly at me.

“Do you know what kind of person she is? She’s a manipulative gold-digger who’ll stop at nothing to climb the social ladder! She even drugged me once!”

“Arthur Caldwell!”

Vivian’s voice suddenly rose.

“What nonsense are you spouting?!”

“I’m not spouting nonsense.”

Arthur stood his ground.

“On the contrary, you, knowing nothing, brought this kind of person in front of Mom and Dad!”

Seeing the siblings at daggers drawn, the atmosphere was taut to the extreme.

Audrey Windsor, who had been standing silently behind Arthur, seemingly detached from it all, finally opened her crimson lips.

“Scarlett Davies, you’re causing chaos in other people’s homes, yet you hide away. At this point, shouldn’t you come out and explain yourself?”