Ice-Cold Ceo, Crazy Love

Chapter 137

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

to masterpieces, he would have been dazzled by

had other skills to fall back on.

previous embarrassment as if nothing had happened, Monica stood up and took

only housed bare vases without a single fresh flower, a glint of

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“I’ve studied flower arrangement for a long time. How about we get some flowers delivered here

Flower arrangement?

a moment before hurriedly declining.

asked, wearing a triumphant expression as if she had caught Susan off guard. “Ms. Miller, it’s quite impolite for the lady of the house not to know flower

opportunity to turn the tables,

Susan could respond, Mr. Lynn pulled at his daughter,

expression.

pulling me?” Monica asked, a

in the Landors‘ house that flowers cannot be placed, but even when other families invite Charlie, they have to ensure there are no

fact amongst the established families in

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

it felt as though

and pale, like a dye

should take our leave for today,” said Mr. Lynn

Charlie replied with a courteous smile. “Visit

extend the customary offer of asking Ben

Lynn, wearing a stern face, led Monica and her mother to their

fuming, protestea.

soon!”

embarrassed yourself enough already?” Her father shot her a stern

I embarrassed myself?” Monica retorted defiantly. “So, I

what?”

to continue the reprimand when Monica’s mother intervened, hugging Monica and saying, “Enough now. Our daughter just

soured further as he replied, “Just keep spoiling

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

“Monica, I remember you weren’t at all fond of Ben. When you were married, you always had that dissatisfied expression on your face.

have changed! I didn’t realize back then how handsome Ben was.”

was baffled. “Just because of

that reason enough?” Monica argued back boldly, her eyes

character and temperament. If you couldn’t stand him

As long as he stays this attractive, I’m willing to follow his lead for the rest of my life, be it

was

a pause, “Look, no matter what you’re thinking, the fact remains that he’s already married. You need to let go of

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choose be as handsome as Ben?” Monica pressed anxiously.

somewhat speechless. “So if they’re not as

a better option? Unless you find someone even more attractive than Ben, he’s the one I’ve set my heart

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

back, why is there no place for me in 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 for

struck a chord.

eyes, a flicker of contemplation

their circle, the trend was to have daughters

status.

epitomized this principle,

Monica having been presumed dead,

dissolved.

the Lynn family, showcasing the merits of

stigma of a divorced woman, and if she were to remarry, it would likely be into a family less prominent than theirs.

it would be

suddenly realized that a remarriage indeed seemed like a

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

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