Chapter 282

“Then you’ll definitely end up competing internationally p>

Claire thought about it for a second. “Yeah, that’s fine by me p>

Padgett, on the other hand, couldn’t help frowning at the idea of Claire following the same path as his daughter.

“Your mom was incredibly gifted at math,” he said. “But honestly, sometimes I think that gift did more harm than good. If I could choose, I’d rather Melissa had lived an ordinary life, as long as she was happy. Claire, I want the same for you as I wanted for your mother p>

Claire’s nose tingled, and for a moment she felt a wave of emotion. “I know, Grandpa. Don’t worry, I’m not like Mom. My dreams aren’t in math p>

She wasn’t about to draw the attention of foreign organizations either. Even if those same people who once noticed Melissa started watching her, she already had ways to make them back off.

“You know what you want, and that’s a good thing p>

Padgett nodded, already picturing how he’d brag to friends and relatives. Melissa’s daughter was just as remarkable. Even if Melissa couldn’t come home, having Claire with him brought him more happiness than he could say.

Claire didn’t have time to get gifts for everyone, so she figured she’d send them after the New Year.

Once Claire returned to school, the presents Pandora had picked out were delivered to the Churchill family. Edison brought them himself.

Pandora was back in the countryside, and Edison had gone there to pick up the gifts, then came straight over without a break. Plus, by showing up in person, he could help bring Claire back with him.

He understood exactly what Pandora was worried about. She was afraid the Churchills would keep Claire there for New Year’s, so she sent Edison to bring her home.

He thought to himself, Pandora used to be so distant with Cindy, but she was much warmer with Claire. Maybe Pandora was even feeling a little competitive, worried her granddaughter would get stolen by the Churchills.

When the Churchill family’s butler opened the door and saw the unfamiliar visitor, he looked puzzled.

“Sir, may I ask who you’re looking for p>

“Hi, I’m Edison, Claire’s uncle p>

“Claire’s uncle?” The butler looked surprised, then glanced at the two people with Edison, noticing. bags and parcels they were carrying. He more or less understood what was going on.

“Please wait here, I’ll go let Mr. Padgett know p>

The butler went inside and quickly reported that someone from the James family had arrived.

Padgett, who was always sharp in business, guessed right away that the gifts were a kind of apology.

What a coincidence, he thought.

After so many years of not coming

around Pandora was finally showing

some courtesy. Even if she didn’t come herself, she’d sent a

representative.

“Show them into the front room,” Padgett said, taking a moment to straighten his jacket before waiting for Edison to come in.

Edison walked in wearing a suit and overcoat, looking every bit the successful businessman.

“Are you Agassi’s brother p>

“Hello, I’m Agassi’s cousin, Edison p>

he replied. “Pandora hasn’t been

ve

well, so she asked me to bring these gifts as a small apology. She feels responsible, since it was her oversight that let Claire end up away from her family for so long. Even though Claire might not have had a hard time away from the James family, it’s never as comfortable as being at home. We might live in the countryside, but the James family would never p>

Edison was clever, starting off by taking responsibility and cutting off anything Padgett might have said.

Padgett studied him for a moment. “Seems like the James family doesn’t raise ordinary kids p>

Back then, Agassi managed to steal Melissa away. Now this Edison was just as sharp.