Chapter 151

Evelyn Langley took the document, her fingertips lightly tracing the paper's edge.

After verifying it was the original, she handed her photocopy to Emily Fairsprene.

"Sorry for the delay." Emily exhaled in relief. "The villa transaction process is so complicated..."

"It's fine."

Patricia Lorenz stood nearby, her frown deepening.

"What...what contract is this?" She suddenly pointed at the papers in Emily's hands.

"The property purchase agreement."

"Whose?"

"Miss Langley's villa purchase contract."

Patricia staggered back two steps, bracing against the wall to steady herself. "What? Evelyn bought property here?!"

"Yes." Emily gave her a puzzled glance.

"Impossible!" Patricia's voice shot up sharply. "Which unit did she get? 19 or 20? What's the square footage?"

"Ma'am, units 19 and 20 are regular residences. Miss Langley purchased in the villa district."

Patricia's face drained of color instantly.

"A villa?!" she shrieked. "The Lakeside Villa?!"

Evelyn sighed softly. "Aunt Patricia, it's true I don't have a job. I could only afford to buy my parents a villa as filial duty. I hope they'll live comfortably, so you won't need to worry about them anymore."

Patricia's lips trembled, rendered speechless.

"We'll go decorate the new home now." Victoria Langley linked arms with Evelyn. "We won't disturb Charles and Patricia's house hunting."

Just then, another sales agent hurried over.

"What are you doing here?" She frowned at Charles Lorenz and his wife. "This is the VIP reception lounge!"

Charles quickly apologized. "Our mistake, we got lost..."

"Made your decision yet?" The agent asked impatiently. "Will the deed be under Xiangjun Zhou or Hong Xiao? They must come personally with ID to sign."

She suppressed her frustration. While others were closing villa deals, she was still stuck haggling over regular units.

Evelyn and Victoria exchanged glances.

Xiangjun Zhou? Hong Xiao?

Those were Patricia's parents' names.

"So it's for your parents." Victoria smiled. "This area is indeed perfect for retirement."

"No!" Patricia denied hastily. "It's for us to live in!"

"Then why not use your own names?" Victoria feigned confusion.

The agent chimed in. "Exactly, using your own names is simpler. This unit's in high demand—it'll be gone by today."

She lowered her voice. "I'm only holding it because your daughter's my classmate..."