Rags to Stardom

Chapter 212

Ariella sat down next to her mother, “Mom, you know the burial of the mother of Lopez Conglomerate's head of operations is the day after tomorrow.”

Martha's eyes widened instantly, “Really? We have to be there!” Her eyes gleamed at the thought of all the top shots that were going to be present.

“Yes, Mom,” Ariella responded with equal enthusiasm.

“Jay would be making all the necessary arrangements so we won't be left out. All of Stanberry has been talking about it. It's really going to be big. Although it's quite a shame that it's a funeral,” Ariella opined.

“Funeral or not, we have to be there. It's not such a big deal anyway. Everyone will die someday, so there's no need to be so sentimental,” Martha countered.

Andrew suddenly walked in, looking lost in thought.

“Andrew….Andrew!” Martha called him more than once before he responded.

“Mom, did you just call me?” Andrew responded his thoughts still someplace else.

“Yes, Son. Where has your mind been?” Martha asked, frowning.

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