Substitute Marriage: Reborn As The Top Big-Shot
Chapter 1857 - 446: Shocking, the person who took the conch pearl is Mr. Xianting!

Chapter 1857: 446: Shocking, the person who took the conch pearl is Mr. Xianting!

Olivia Armstrong didn’t say anything, but she noticed everything.

At first.

Olivia also thought that Isla Astir had forgotten William Astir’s birthday.

Young people.

With lots of things to do, forgetting is pretty normal, and that’s understandable.

Olivia was about to discuss with William Astir that perhaps they could skip celebrating his birthday this year as if they had forgotten it too.

Unexpectedly.

Isla Astir hadn’t forgotten; she was secretly preparing a surprise.

This daughter was really thoughtful.

Whether it was her own birthday or William Astir’s birthday, Isla Astir always remembered them very clearly.

Hearing this, Isla Astir smiled and said, "I also prepared a surprise for Dad."

"What surprise?" Olivia asked curiously.

With a mysterious look, Isla Astir said, "Since it’s a surprise, of course, I can’t tell you. Just wait a little longer, and you’ll find out soon."

Olivia objected, "What kind of surprise needs to be kept from me?"

Isla Astir smiled and said, "If Dad sees this surprise, he will definitely be very happy."

Hearing this, Olivia seemed to think of something and narrowed her eyes, "You didn’t get your dad a dog, did you?"

A mother knows her daughter best.

After all, Olivia had raised Isla herself.

She could always tell what her daughter was thinking.

At her words, Isla Astir’s eyes widened, "How did you guess?"

"You really bought a dog?" Now it was Olivia’s turn to be shocked.

She didn’t like dogs.

She thought dogs would make a mess at home by urinating and defecating everywhere.

Isla Astir nodded, "Yes, Dad loves dogs, so I bought one. Mom, don’t worry, I did my research before buying the dog. Although puppies under five months old can’t hold their bladder or bowel movements, after five months, they won’t do it inside the house. And as long as Dad walks them frequently every day, they won’t either. So, don’t worry!"

Olivia frowned subtly, "The key is, does your dad have the responsibility? He only knows how to play cards all day; when does he have time to walk a dog?"

Olivia didn’t believe her husband would walk the dog come rain or shine every day.

Isla Astir smiled and said, "Mom, just trust me this once! With the dog, Dad definitely won’t go play cards anymore!"

Walking the dog three times a day, morning, noon, and night, where would he find the time to play cards?

The reason William Astir went to play cards every day was because he was too bored at home!

As she spoke, Isla Astir clung to Olivia’s arm, beginning to act coquettishly, "Mom, mom, please..."

An expression of resignation spread across Olivia’s face, "Alright, alright, let’s keep it! I really can’t handle you! But Isla, let’s agree beforehand, if your dad isn’t responsible and doesn’t walk the dog, I will have to find someone to adopt it."

"Okay, no problem." Isla Astir was very confident in her father.

Olivia continued, "By the way, how much did the dog cost? I heard from Mrs. Salma next door that pet dogs are expensive now, costing two or three thousand each!"

Isla Astir answered truthfully, "Eight thousand each."

Olivia’s eyes widened!

"My goodness! That’s almost like a big fat pig in the countryside!"

What kind of dog is so expensive?

Is it made of gold?

Isla Astir told her mother the real price because she wanted to dispel her idea of giving the dog away.

Isla Astir explained, "The dog I bought has a pedigree, its parents are both champion dogs."

Olivia was puzzled, "I don’t understand."

Isla Astir smiled, "Champion dogs are those that have won first place in competitions."

Olivia was speechless!

Dogs competing in competitions?

She couldn’t understand the thinking of young people these days.

Back in their day, keeping a dog was so simple; just feeding it leftovers was enough. Now dogs need nutritional supplements and special dog food.

Too extravagant!

But Olivia had always respected Isla Astir; she never interfered in her daughter’s affairs. Since it was out of filial piety, and they were not short on money, let it be.

Olivia picked up a balloon and asked, "Isla, this is supposed to hang on the wall, right?"

"Right," Isla Astir nodded.

After finishing decorating the living room, Olivia took out her phone to record a video, intending to show off in the family group chat.

The family group chat of her in-laws.

When she first brought Isla Astir home, hardly anyone thought it would work out.

After all, how could a child that was picked up possibly adapt?

Later, when Isla Astir passed from middle school to high school, it meant nine years of compulsory education were over, and high school would cost money.