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?”

hand gently, “Yes, yes, that would be wonderful. Rest assured, Monica genuinely had no romantic chemistry with Ben. Seeing him with you now, she would only feel happy

of foreboding, she promptly nodded

left, finally at ease.

could say anything, he spoke anxiously, “I have

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

fervently, in agreement.

Susan teased, “So

at a loss for words, not knowing

conversation.

right now,” he

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snorted disdainfully and brushed past him to open the

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

be necessary,” Susan responded, as she began pulling out outfits one by

are you doing?” Ben inquired.

As your current wife, do you expect me to just sit

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

wear a

found himself tongue–tied again, unable to

to continue

the spot, patiently waiting instead of

Susan moved to the dressing room

with a serious

minutes

dress, “How about this

nodded vigorously, “It looks good.”

it truly did.

created streaks of shimmer. Though it appeared simple, it had a very artistic design. However, Susan inspected herself in the mirror and was

she came out wearing a red dress, transforming instantly

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little seductress.

to nod eagerly, but Susan wasn’t paying him any mind. She

she changed into

“Too formal!‘

back in.

“Too casual!”

so, the cycle

ready and attentive, eventually slumped into the

for his opinion each time, it seemed she didn’t actually require

outfit, almost covering the