Ice-Cold Ceo, Crazy Love

Chapter 135

The car halted at the entrance, and Monica’s parents were the first to step out.

Following them, Monica emerged.

The moment Monica stepped out of the car, Susan swiftly cast a glance at her.

Then, she felt immensely relieved about the thorough preparations she had made the night.

before.

Clearly, Monica hadn’t just thrown something on either!

Decked out in a goose–yellow dress paired with a matching headband, Monica exuded at youthful aura. The ensemble worked wonderfully to counterbalance her inherently delicate

features.

She had even added a touch of flair to her outfit, with the hem of the dress stopping right at her ankles, giving glimpses of them as she walked–a subtle yet tantalizing detail.

At the same time, Monica caught sight of the impeccably dressed Susan.

Her face immediately clouded over.

She had anticipated outshining an unprepared Susan with her meticulously planned attire, leaving her in the shadows.

To her surprise, Susan had been equally cunning, transforming herself overnight.

Moreover, Monica had had a rather rough year, and despite the makeup artist’s best efforts, a hint of fatigue was still visible on her face.

In contrast, Susan seemed to be in high spirits recently, leading a comfortable life. Her skin radiated a–healthy glow, and there was a vivacious twinkle in her eyes.

Somehow, she seemed to have outshone Monica.

Unbeknownst to the others, the two women had already engaged in a silent duel.

“Mr. and Mrs. Lynn,” Ben greeted, “this way please.”

Monica’s parents seemed to be in a good mood.

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Mr. Lynn gave Ben a friendly pat on the shoulder, saying, “You didn’t have to bother coming. to receive us personally.”

“It’s only right for the younger generation,” Ben replied.

Mr. Lynn’s smile broadened, warming up even more.

while. Now that Monica was back, he felt a bit embarrassed

at Ben, he found him

tone, walking towards

shone as she looked

online, she already thought that Ben’s looks were excessively handsome after getting

she almost couldn’t restrain a gasp..

way too

her couldn’t hold a candle

earlier what Ben actually looked like, why would

embont of

over and

Ben was confused.

in her infatuation, she hurried over and instinctively reached out to hug him.

stumbled slightly, her face turning a shade of awkward red.

aside, taking Susan’s hand. “Let’s lead everyone inside

shall we?”

intertwined hands, her lips pressed tightly together

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forced a smile and said, “Yes, let’s listen to

sharp twist on his

Monica a glance. “We are grown–ups now, maybe drop the childhood nickname,” he

We grew up together, and I’ve always called

she just mentioned, she suddenly covered her mouth, shooting at somewhat annoyed look at Susan. “I’m sorry, Mrs. Landor. Should I not have brought that

I am quite bothered by it. It would be wonderful if you could correct

Monica was speechless.

should Susan get to

couldn’t help but cast a pitiful glance at Ben and say,

way she elongated the ending made Ben shudder involuntarily.

mind it too,” he chimed

speechless again.

parents exchanged somewhat perplexed looks at their daughter’s behavior.

Monica had always been quite averse

Pair un the

two you

they had to forcefully with Monica wearing an unhappy expression

was married, they had let go of their stubborn insistence. As long as Monica was happy, they didn’t care about family background or anything of that sort.

suddenly become close to

imagined that their daughter was

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was getting a bit

to smooth things over. “Monica, we’re all adults here. The childhood nicknames sound a bit inappropriate now. You two are from the same generation, so calling

her father wasn’t siding with her. Monica

on the verge of tears, but she managed to respond pitifully, “I understand.”

pretended not to notice the longing glances Monica kept throwing his way and led the Lynn family inside