Dumping

Chapter 42

Sharon was stunned. “You want me to help you convince the owner of Satisetion, Andrew Marcus, to work with you?”

It was something that Ray had asked about before, but at that time he didn’t know the person he was asking for help from was Sharon,

It

1. up. “You know what, forget I mentioned ic

Ray considered his request again and then spoke up.”

For some reason, he was suddenly afraid that she would think less of him.

Sharon was about to answer when Ethan and Irene returned.

“Who’s th

this?” Ethan asked. He wasn’t familiar with the relations or associates of the Stanley family, so naturally he didn’t recognize Ray.

“This is Mr. Gildon. He’s come to learn about the traditional shoemaking methods” Sharon rushed to reply.

“Hi Sir, my name is Ray Gildon. He introduced himself as he walked up to Ethan to shake his hand.

“Nice to meet you.” Ethan didn’t say much else but sized him up quickly. Ray had a clean and tidy appearance, and a warm smile, but he was clearly not cut out for a technical craft like she making.

Irene, on the other hand, recognized Ray immediately. She knew he was a friend of her father, and timidly pressed herself behind Ethan. She looked at Ray warily and didn’t offer a greeting:

Irene did not particularly like her father, and knew that his friends were always bullying her mother, so she didn’t think Ray would be an exception.

Ethan found Irene’s behavior a little out of character, but simply assumed she was not used to talking with strangers. He didn’t think further of it.

“Dad, what are you guys doing back here?” Sharon asked.

Ethan looked at Irene, whose clothes were wet through and through. It’s windy, so I was worried Irene might catch a cold”

He stroked Irene’s head, not caring in the slightest that she was making him wet ton

Irene burrowed closer to Ethan, basking in his grandfatherly love.

“Mr. Gildon, please come inside Ethan politely invited.

Ethan prepared a bowl of oranges for Ray, picked directly from his backyard.

Ray was flattered and took an orange in his hand, unsure what to do.

He was used to having his servant peel and slice the fruit for him. Even the seeds would have been removed before they were served.

Then, Sharon and Irene walked out to the kitchen Trent had changed into a fresh set of clothes.

Realizing his embarrassment but choosing not to help him, Sharon took an orange for herself and started peeling it with ease

She had learned how to do it from her father, of course.

Irene ate the orange slices with relish as well, the juice squirting out in all directions.

Ray seemed a little surprised at the sight,

He could tell that Irene was much more lively than before. When she lived with the Stanley family, she kept to herself and tried to stay out of everyone’s way.

Whenever he saw her, she would only make herself as invisible as possible, hiding behind Sharon and tagging along

Her eyes lacked luster and energy. The world seemed too big and scary for her to handle.

Now though, her eyes were wide and full of curiosity. She asked an abundance of questions and was quick to express her opinions too.

Ray wondered if he was actually looking at a completely person altogether.

Then he looked at Sharon, who sat gracefully in her chair, Eyes bright, lips turned slightly upwards in a smile. She seemed reserved, but she exuded an aura of vitality

Gone were the old–fashioned one piece dresses, plain white T–shirts and light colored jeans.

Her long hair was tied up casually, revealing a youthful face, almost like a high school student. It was impossible to associate this person with the person in his memory. The person in the Stanley family who always had a downward gaze, who lacked even the strength or will to defend herself

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when attacked.

Ray marveled to himself, ‘How can a divorce change someone so drastically? Maybe it’s true what people say, that marriage is a ball and chain”

Afterwards, Ethan gave a demonstration of his traditional shoemaking methods.

The process of making shoes that way was complicated, with many procedires, and it took half a day just to do the preparatory work.

Irene and Sharon surveyed the situation from a distance.

“Will Mr. Gildon really learn shoe making from Grandpa?” Irene asked with concern.

Sharon didn’t answer

She knew exactly what Ray Gildon was up to.

Learning about shoemaking was an excuse, and his real agenda was to discuss the matter about Andrew Marcus.

As the su

sun started to set, Ethan paused his training and busied himself with preparing dindter.

Sharon had planned to do it, and she had offered. Ethan was adamant about doing it himself though. He didn’t want Sharon to even have to stand behind a stove.

Sharon could only stand in the doorway and watch as he got busy.

“Your father’s a good man.”

Ray had walked over next to her with both hands in his packets. He sized her up again.

She had a reservation in her countenance, not at all like those gold–digging women out there who were so anxious and quick to please.

Even though her father was only a shoemaker, she treated him kindly and without any disrespect

Why did a person like this set Edwin up? What would cause her to be so irrational?

What’s more, she’s Foxy Damon. She has millions of followers and an enviable steam of income

The more he tried to figure her out, the more intrigued he became

With her qualities, it would have been so easy to find a man that was completely devoted to her. If only she hadn’t done that stupid thing.

“Are you enjoying shoemaking!” Sharon turned to him and asked.

The tenderness in her eyes was

was gone when she looked at him, and she addressed him politely.

Ray knew the reason behind her formality. It was only on account that he had saved her twice. She must have already known his true intention for coming here.

He had used shoemaking as an excuse to look for Foxy Damon, so he would have a chance to convince her in person.

After spending a day learning about Ethan’s shoe making processes, he couldn’t deny that he had developed an intense interest in it

“It’s fascinating” He answered truthfully, “It’s unlikely that I’ll go into shoemaking, but I’ve already thought of a good solution

“What’s that?”

Sharon’s curiosity had just been piqued when Ethan announced that dinner was ready.

They broke off their conversation and walked toward the dining table.

Irene had set the table, but there were only place settings for three.

“This is Grandpa Ethan’s, this is Mommy’s, and this is mine! She said, intentionally leaving Ray out

She already thought the worst of Ray because of his friendship with Edwin, and she wasn’t about to be nice to him.

Ray was a little embarrassed at this display of pettiness.

Sharon couldn’t decide if she should laugh or cry.

She walked over and added an extra place setting. “Mr. Gildon is a guest, and we must treat him as such.

“He’s not our guest, he’s a bad guyf Irene puffed our her cheeks.

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She had no idea that Ray saved her life.

“And he’s definitely not going to learn shoemaking from Grandpa Ethan Irene revealed the true reason why she was mad at Ray. She believed Ray was just pretending to be interested in shoemaking so he could waste Ethan’s time on purpose and set him up for disappointment.

In her mind, anyone who makes her grandfather sad is a bad person.

Sharon was about to correct Irene when Ray stopped her. “Don’t worry. Even though I won’t learn the traditional shoemaking methods, I know someone else who will

“Who!”

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