Ice-Cold Ceo, Crazy Love

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Susan shook her head expressionlessly.

“That’s good then,” Monica responded, handing the pine–embroidered handkerchief to Charlie and the one with the dragon embroidery to Ben.

However, both men refrained from accepting the gifts, leaving Monica’s hand awkwardly hanging in the air.

Mr. Lynn felt a rising irritation. Although he believed that Monica was indeed causing a scene today, he couldn’t bear to see the Landor family treat his daughter, who had returned against all odds, with such disdain.

“Charlie, this embroidery wasn’t easy to create. These two pieces took Monica at least two months to finish. Please accept them, considering her efforts,” he urged, his tone becoming slightly rigid.

Monica’s face portrayed a picture of silent cries. “I disappeared for just a year. Has all the affection between our families really dissipated within that time?”

Ben narrowed his eyes and finally reached out to take the handkerchief.

But before Monica could even break into a smile, he casually handed the piece to Susan, saying, “Here, you can have this.”

“Thank you,” Susan replied, smiling sweetly.

Monica felt a surge of urgency. “I put a lot of effort into this embroidery! Perhaps, given Ms. Miller’s background, she might not fully appreciate the craftsmanship!”

Susan examined the handkerchief closely before admitting, “Indeed, I can’t quite

understand it.”

A gleam of triumph flashed in Monica’s eyes, and she was about to retort when Ben, utterly nonchalant, interjected, “The embroidery hanging in our bedroom is a true masterpiece. Once you’ve seen a true masterpiece, how can you appreciate something of this playful

caliber?”

Monica was speechless.

Playful caliber?

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How come she never realized that Ben had such a venomous tongue?

Monica’s lips quivered, unable to find words for a moment.

“Alright, alright,” Charlie intervened, trying to smooth things over. “Monica is still a child. I think this handkerchief is quite nice.”

Monica managed a strained smile, her facial expression growing increasingly stiff.

Seeing Monica like this, even Susan started to feel secondhand embarrassment for her.

Truth be told, Monica’s sudden return did stir a flicker of unease within Susan.

It would be impossible to say she felt absolutely no threat.

But Ben’s demeanor greatly reassured her.

Even Charlie had unhesitatingly chosen to stand by her side.

This eased the nervous knot in her stomach significantly.

Now, all she had to do was wait for Monica to acknowledge defeat and back down.

Given how clear Charlie and Ben had made their stance, even if Monica had harbored some hopes earlier, she should give them up now, right?

However, Susan severely underestimated Monica’s level of irrationality and infatuation. Even amidst the prevailing awkwardness, Monica had no intention of backing down.

only reason Ben hadn’t changed his opinion of her was due to that embroidery piece

he not been accustomed to masterpieces, he would have been dazzled by my dragon

no matter, she had other skills to fall back on.

nothing had happened, Monica stood up and took

that the room only housed bare vases without a single fresh flower, a

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why are there no fresh flowers in this room?” she asked proactively. “I’ve studied flower arrangement for a long time. How about we get some flowers delivered

Flower arrangement?

moment before hurriedly declining. “That won’t be

Monica asked, wearing a triumphant expression as if she had caught Susan off guard. “Ms. Miller, it’s quite impolite for the lady of the

had finally found an opportunity to turn the tables, Monica spoke with an air of smug

Mr. Lynn pulled at

expression.

are you pulling me?” Monica

“Charlie is allergic to pollen. It’s not just in the Landors‘ house that flowers cannot be placed, but even when other families invite Charlie, they have

fact amongst the established families

been Charlie’s granddaughter–in–law, was oblivious to this.

no one had verbally reprimanded her, it felt as though she had been slapped mercilessly, numerous times.

of red and pale, like a dye

take our leave for today,” said Mr.

courteous smile. “Visit us again soon.”

customary offer of

and her mother to their car without

protestea. Dau, ……….

soon!”

already?” Her father shot her a stern look.

myself?” Monica retorted defiantly. “So, I have a bad

what?”

reprimand when Monica’s mother intervened, hugging Monica and saying, “Enough now. Our daughter just recovered from her injuries and returned home after a long time. Why are you yelling at her?”

as he replied, “Just keep

spoil her as I wish.” Monica’s mother dismissed his concerns, but even she seemed a bit puzzled by Monica’s

said, “Monica, I remember you weren’t at all fond of Ben. When you were married,

face turned a bright red. “Times have changed! I didn’t realize

“Just because of

boldly, her eyes twinkling with

naivety. “Ben hasn’t changed one bit in terms of his character and temperament. If you couldn’t stand him back then, what makes you think things

know him better when he wasn’t this handsome. Now it’s different. As long as he stays this attractive, I’m willing to follow his lead for the rest of my life,

was

what you’re thinking, the fact remains that he’s already married. You need to let go of these fanciful thoughts. We’ll attend more social gatherings and find someone suitable

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as handsome

“So if they’re not as handsome

“Why should I settle for second best when there’s clearly a better option? Unless you find someone even more attractive than Ben, he’s the one

a twinge of pain in his chest. “Are you trying to be the

the Landor family anymore? It’s not fair to me. And consider this–I’m a divorcee now. Who from a reputable family would be willing to marry me? If I can’t remarry Ben, I’d be settling

struck a

Lynn’s eyes, a

was to have daughters marry into families of higher

status.

Ben’s initial union perfectly epitomized this principle, bringing numerous

dead, the marriage to Ben

dissolved.

continued to take good care of the Lynn family, showcasing the merits of a prosperous match.

and if she were to remarry, it would likely be into a family less prominent than

rather, it would be a

that a remarriage indeed seemed like

it doesn’t mean the others will agree,” he said, his

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