Chapter 1658: 403: Top Aristocrat_5 Chapter 1658: 403: Top Aristocrat_5 He had also thought about giving up Christina Armstrong and finding a simple and honest girl to live a good life with.

But he couldn’t do it.

Christina stopped paying attention to Barry and went to the square.

“Big cousin!”

Just then, Isla Astir’s voice suddenly rang through the air.

Christina looked up in surprise, “Isla!”

Isla Astir walked over with a smile, “Big cousin, what a coincidence, why are you free to go shopping today?”

“The factory unexpectedly gave us a half-day off, so I came out for a walk,” Christina explained.

Isla nodded, “I’m free today as well, big cousin, why don’t we go and check out some clothing stores together?”

“Sure.”

Christina had originally just intended to accompany Isla on her shopping trip, without expecting Isla to insist she try on clothes.

Christina said, “Isla, I’d rather not try anything on.”

The clothes here were indeed beautiful.

But she couldn’t afford them.

Isla insisted with a smile, “It’s a rare opportunity, big cousin, just give it a try, there’s no obligation to buy.”

“Miss Astir is right,” the sales associate chimed in, “it’s okay to just try them on.”

Feeling compelled, Christina reluctantly went to try on clothes.

Isla had good taste, and most of the clothes she picked for Christina looked great.

After trying on the clothes, the two of them walked out of the store, but the sales associate followed them out, “Miss Astir, you forgot to take your clothes.”

Isla accepted the clothes with a smile, “I almost forgot!”

Upon finishing, she stuffed all the bags of clothes into Christina’s hands.

“Isla, what are you doing?” Christina was quite astonished.

Isla continued, “These are for you.”

Christina repeatedly declined, “How could I wear clothes like these?”

The most expensive piece of clothing she had ever bought didn’t even cost more than a hundred dollars.

She had specifically glanced at the price tags on the clothes.

Each one was very expensive.

Isla said with a smile, “Big cousin, I’ve never given you anything before. Consider these clothes a gift from me.”

Holding the clothes in her hands, Christina felt as though they weighed a ton.

Knowing Christina’s home situation, Isla added, “Big cousin, you’re twenty-seven this year, it’s time to start planning for your future. You can’t always live under your parents’ protection.”

To put it nicely, it was protection.

To put it bluntly, it was bloodsucking.

A moment later, Isla carefully considered her words and then continued, “Big cousin, if you ever need any help, you can always come to me.”

Christina nodded, “Okay.”

She understood what Isla meant.

She too had thought about running away.

But what about after running away?

If her mother found her, she would never be able to live a peaceful life.

Isla then took out a card and said, “There are 30,000 Dollars in this card, keep it for any emergency. Make sure Aunt doesn’t find out.”

Christina shook her head, “Isla, I know you mean well, but I can’t accept this money. If I really need it, I’ll ask you for it.”

One must not be greedy.

Isla had already been more than kind to her.

If she took Isla’s money now, she would be no better than an ungrateful and vicious man.

“That’s fine,” Isla nodded and put the card back, “Big cousin, we’re family. If you have any trouble, just let me know.”

“Okay.”

The cousins walked and talked.

At that moment, a luxury car pulled up beside them.

“Wennie.”

The driver’s side window rolled down, revealing a handsome profile.

It was Mandel Thompson in a suit, likely just coming from a negotiation.

“Brother Thompson,” Isla said, looking up with a smile.

Mandel then asked, “Where to? I’ll give you a lift.”

“Thank you.” Isla didn’t refuse and took Christina with her into the car.

After they were in the car, Isla introduced them, “Brother Thompson, this is my big cousin Christina Armstrong. Big cousin, this is Brother Thompson!”

Christina, who had never ridden in a car worth millions, felt quite out of her element, “Mr., Mr. Thompson.”

Indeed, excellent people tend to mix with other excellent people.

Mandel gave a slight nod and turned to Isla, “Your destination.”

“We want to grab some food,” Isla, now more casual with Mandel after knowing him for a while, suggested, “Let’s go to Fish Song.”

“Alright.”

Christina looked sideways at the glowing Isla and suddenly felt very envious.

She wished to be like Isla.

Free and shining.

On the other side.

In Country Polluton.

After getting off the plane, Alice turned to her assistant, “Is the hotel arranged?”

The assistant nodded, “Yes, Miss Alice, it’s all set.”

Alice followed up, “I want to stay at the same hotel as Viola Thompson.”

Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated.

Hearing this, the assistant looked a bit troubled, “Miss Alice, Miss Thompson is staying at Grantham Castle.”