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The days of preparing for the banquet were calm and peaceful.
Purple Summers went to school as usual and, surprisingly, never bumped into Nathaniel Summers again. However, she often encountered Laura Summers returning from the company on time after work.
Laura always held folders or a laptop, looking every bit the diligent white-collar worker. It seemed that Nathaniel truly intended to entrust the company to Laura. At least, he had arranged for her to work in the family company in a position that required doing real work, not just a nominal one.
In the evening after school, just after the driver had parked the car, Purple saw Laura return by car as well.
Meeting face to face, Laura couldn't avoid her and feigned composure as she greeted her softly, "Little Aunt."
Laura appeared to be somewhat frightened of Purple, which puzzled her greatly.
"Have you been very busy lately?" Purple initiated a conversation with Laura.