Our Bigshot Mommy Is Pretty and Cool - Chapter 8

Chapter 8: Watertight

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Madeline snorted, picked up the wine glass on the table, and drained it in one gulp. “She’s a mad dog. My life with Aurora is peaceful now, so I can’t be bothered with her. But—” she said.
The cup was placed heavily on the table with a determined and ruthless aura. “If she dares to look for trouble again, I won’t rest until her reputation is ruined!” Madeline declared.

“You go girl!” Cassandra clapped excitedly at how cool she seemed just now.

While the two were chatting, Madeline’s phone suddenly rang.

It was an unknown number.

“Hello, are you Aurora West and Hugo Astor’s guardian? Your children are suspected of possessing a large amount of drugs and intentional homicide. Please come to the police station immediately.”
Drugs? Murder?

Madeline’s hand trembled, and her phone almost fell to the ground.

How was that possible?!

“We’ll talk about the details when you get to the police station.” The voice on the phone sounded a little impatient, as he hurriedly hung up.

Noticing that she did not look well, Cassandra asked worriedly, “What’s wrong?”

“Something happened to Aurora.” Madeline’s expression was somber. She picked up her bag and walked towards the door. “I’ll leave first. Let’s meet again when we next have time,” she said.
“Do you need me to go—” Cassandra asked.

Cassandra wanted to follow, but Madeline had already disappeared.

She pondered for a moment before immediately sending a message.

“Brother! Bad news! Something happened to Maddy!”

Outside the police station.
“Mr. Astor, I heard that your son is suspected of possessing drugs and intentional homicide. What do you think about this matter?”

“Mtr. Astor, your son was arrested together with your rumored illegitimate daughter. Is there something you are hiding?”

“The victim is still in the process of being rescued in the hospital. May I know how much compensation Astor Corporation will be giving?”

“Mr. Astor, please answer! Mr. Astor!”

The tightly packed wall of reporters completely blocked the entrance of the police station, all of them desperately reaching out with their microphones.
Augustus’ face was grim as he entered the police station under the protection of his bodyguards.

Behind him was Astor Corporation’s top-level legal team.

“What on earth is going on?! How is it possible that Hugo would do such a thing?! I want to see my grandson now!”

The one who spoke was Mrs. Astor, who had arrived earlier. Her well-maintained face was filled with anger as she hit the table and demanded coldly.
‘The policeman sat unmoving on the chair as he said, “Mrs. Astor, the suspect is currently being interrogated. No one is allowed to see him right now.”
“You!” she said incredulously.

“Mom, calm down.” Courtney comforted Mrs. Astor as she walked over and brought her a cup of hot water.

“Why would I want to drink water! I’m not in the mood to drink water!” Mrs Astor was furious and pushed Courtney’s hand away in frustration.

“Ah—” Courtney screamed.
The hot water splashed onto the back of her hand. Courtney cried out with a pained expression.

Seeing that her hand had turned red, the anger on Mrs. Astor’s face faded slightly. “Courtney, are you alright?” she asked.

“Tm alright.” Courtney covered her hands and smiled obediently. “Don’t worry too much and harm your health. I believe Hugo isn’t such a child,” she said softly.

Seeing how gentle she was, Mrs. Astor couldn’t help but feel guilty when she thought of this morning’s rumors. “It has been tough on you too,” she said to Courtney.

Courtney lowered her head to hide the smugness in her eyes.

‘This was Augustus’ mother. She had spent so much effort to please her, and now Mrs. Astor believed anything she said.

“What’s the matter?” Augustus asked.

He strode in with a solemn expression on his face. He exuded a cold aura, and the temperature in the police station seemed to drop several degrees.

The legal team behind him quickly negotiated with the police.

“This is what happened; I wanted to send Hugo home today, but who would have known that as soon as I arrived at the cafe, I saw the police arrest Hugo and that little girl. They said… they said that they had drugs on them and that they had pushed someone down the stairs…” Courtney explained.
She stepped forward as she explained to Augustus, her eyes red.

“Little girl?!” Mrs. Astor widened her eyes and suddenly turned to look at Courtney. “What little girl?” she asked.

“It’s the child in the photo from this morning. She’s my older sister, Madeline’s, child.” Courtney bit her lip as if it was difficult for her to continue talking. “Hugo has always been sensible. I believe he wouldn’t do such a thing. On the other hand, my sister has always been unhappy with me. She probably
used her child to deal with me…”

“Courtney!” Augustus bellowed, stopping Courtney’s slander. “Don’t make wild guesses before we get to the bottom of this!”
Courtney closed her mouth nervously, but her hands were tightly clenched into fists.
“Why are you shouting at her!” Mrs. Astor sneered. The anger that had just subsided suddenly exploded. “I knew it was impossible for Hugo to do such a thing. He must have been framed by that b*tch!”

Mrs. Astor turned her head and pointed at him, scolding unhappily, “What’s wrong with you! Back then, Madeline’s scandal was known by everyone! Her private life was messy, she was immoral and got pregnant before marriage, and she even faked her death! How could you get together with such a vain
and scheming woman?!”

Augustus frowned slightly at Mrs. Astor’s sharp words.

“What’s wrong, you don’t believe me?” Mrs. Astor gritted her teeth in extreme disdain,
child!”

e seen many women like her. They use unscrupulous tactics in order to marry into a wealthy family! What kind of good child can a woman with such character teach? Hugo must have been framed by that woman’s

“Mother.” Augustus’ voice was cold as he glanced deeply at Mrs. Astor. “The matter hasn’t been investigated clearly yet. Don’t jump to conclusions,” he said.
“You’re still speaking up for her?!” Mrs. Astor fiercely glared at him. “When that vixen arrives, I want to see how capable she is!” she shouted.

Augustus’ expression was unreadable as he fell silent.

Courtney, who was standing at the side, curled her lips imperceptibly, and a sinister look flashed past her eyes.

She had been tolerating Hugo for a long time now. She could use this opportunity to get rid of these two b*stards and Madeline, that sI*t!

The reporters outside were all called by her. This time, Hugo’s reputation would definitely be ruined!

The next step would be for her to give birth to a legitimate heir for Astor Corporation.

Creak—

The door of the police station was pushed open again. Madeline walked hurriedly towards the police officer with a solemn expression.

But before she could reach him, Mrs. Astor stopped her.

“Are you Madeline?” Mrs. Astor questioned angrily with a cold expression.

Madeline looked at her in confusion. “You are…?” she asked.

“Tch! Why are you pretending?!” Mrs. Astor glared at her in disdain. “Since you wanted to marry into the Astor Family, wouldn’t you already know who I was? Let me tell you, I will never allow a shameless vixen like you to step into the Astor Family!”
Madeline glanced at Augustus, who was standing next to her, then at the arrogant and elegant, well-dressed woman before her, and finally understood what was going on.

She really had to take her hats off to them. Were all the members of the Astor Family crazy?

“Mrs. Astor, I’m not interested in your Astor Family. Can you and your family please stop yapping in front of me,” she said.

Yapping?

Augustus narrowed his eyes at Madeline.

Did this woman think he was a dog?