Ice-Cold Ceo, Crazy Love

Chapter 134

Charlie perked up at the sight of the formal visit request.

After all, the Lynn family and the Landor family were long–time acquaintances.

Otherwise, the children from both families wouldn’t have ended up together in the first place.

But then, Monica mysteriously disappeared.

Thankfully, Monica’s parents didn’t succumb to the swirling rumors tying Ben to Monica’s disappearance.

However, losing their beloved daughter, especially in the Landor’s house, had unavoidably soured relations a bit, and gradually, the families drifted apart, with no contact for over a

year.

Now that Monica had returned, it seemed that her parents could finally breathe a sigh of relief, laying their worries to rest.

It was time for both families to reconnect and rebuild their relationship, starting with this first visit, which seemed like a chance to break the ice.

Taking this visit seriously, Charlie made it a point to discuss the matter with Ben.

The Lynn family visiting?

Ben frowned slightly.

It would normally be a non–issue, but considering the strange news about Monica previously, he couldn’t shake off a feeling of unease.

“Ben, Monica’s parents have had a hard year,” Charlie sighed sympathetically. “Don’t hold it against them for directing their anger at us. Anyone would be a little bit irate, losing a daughter like they did.”

Ben shook his head.

He couldn’t possibly blame Monica’s parents.

In truth, guilt nestled persistently in his heart. Back then, Monica had been at her wit’s end, threatening to take her own life if he didn’t assist in faking her death. Thomas had

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persistently pleaded with him as well. Eventually, he agreed to help Monica escape by faking her death. Understandably, her parents were devastated, and Ben couldn’t offer any explanations, only offering secret assistance to the Lynn family when he could.

“Now that the Lynn family has officially sent a visit request, could you stay home with me to host them tomorrow?” Charlie asked.

Ben’s brows knitted together, but he remained silent.

Realizing the implication, Charlie hastily turned to Susan, saying, “Susan, don’t get the wrong idea. The Lynn and Landor families have indeed been acquainted for generations. Otherwise, our elders wouldn’t have tried to pair the children up. Unfortunately, it turned into a good intention gone awry. Ben and Monica, although they grew up together, couldn’t stand each other. Even after they got married, they barely spoke and slept in separate rooms. There wasn’t any romantic involvement.”

Caught somewhat off guard, Susan replied, “Grandpa, I don’t mind it. Should Ben and I stay home to welcome them tomorrow?”

be wonderful. Rest assured, Monica genuinely had no romantic chemistry with Ben. Seeing him

sense of foreboding, she

left, finally at

before she could say anything, he spoke anxiously, “I have blocked her completely. We haven’t had

find the situation slightly amusing, “Why are you so nervous?

fervently,

an eyebrow, Susan teased, “So you do think

himself at a loss for words,

conversation.

need help right now,” he thought.

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disdainfully and brushed past him to

“It seems like there aren’t

Susan responded, as she began pulling

you doing?” Ben

coming over tomorrow! As your current wife, do you expect me to just sit back

there’s no way you could lose. Even in a sackcloth, you would

saying I only deserve to wear a sackcloth now?” Susan asked, her

himself tongue–tied again, unable to

to continue selecting her

kept Ben rooted to the spot, patiently waiting instead of wandering off or engaging in other

Susan moved to the dressing room to change.

waited with a serious expression, anticipating her return.

minutes

dress, “How about this one?”

“It looks

it truly

sophisticated pearl white, woven with soft golden and silver threads that created streaks of shimmer. Though it appeared simple, it had a very artistic design. However, Susan inspected herself in the mirror and was not satisfied,

wearing a red dress,

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a little seductress.

eagerly, but Susan wasn’t paying him any mind. She scrutinized her reflection again, “It’s

into another

“Too formal!‘

went back

“Too casual!”

the cycle continued.

ready and attentive, eventually slumped into the sofa, seemingly

time, it seemed she didn’t actually require

as Susan tried on outfit after outfit, almost covering