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?”

Susan’s hand gently, “Yes, yes, that would be wonderful. Rest assured, Monica genuinely had no romantic chemistry with Ben. Seeing him with you now,

a faint sense of foreboding, she promptly nodded in agreement.

then left, finally at ease.

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

you so nervous? She might not even have any intentions, and I’m just overthinking things.”

nodded fervently,

eyebrow, Susan teased, “So you do think

at a loss for words, not knowing

conversation.

right now,”

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past him to open the

Ben suggested, “It seems like there aren’t many clothes. here. Should we

responded, as she began pulling out outfits one by one.

are you doing?” Ben

Susan stated firmly, “Your ex–wife is coming over tomorrow! As your current wife, do you expect me to just sit back and lose?”

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

only deserve to wear a sackcloth now?” Susan asked, her face expressionless.

again, unable to respond appropriately.

away to

patiently waiting instead

clothes, Susan moved to the

with a serious expression, anticipating her return.

minutes passed.

a white dress,

“It

truly

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,

came out wearing a red dress, transforming

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little

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

she changed into another

“Too formal!‘

went back in.

“Too casual!”

so, the

attentive, eventually slumped into the sofa,

each time, it seemed she didn’t actually require his input.

awe as Susan tried on outfit after outfit, almost