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.

reason Ben hadn’t changed his opinion of her was

masterpieces, he would have been dazzled by my dragon

other skills

stood up and took a stroll around the living

a single fresh flower, a glint of opportunity

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fresh flowers in this room?” she asked proactively. “I’ve studied flower arrangement for a long time. How about we get some flowers delivered here and I

Flower arrangement?

moment before hurriedly declining. “That won’t be

caught Susan off guard. “Ms. Miller, it’s quite impolite for the lady of the house not to know flower arranging. If you can’t do it, why not let someone else help?

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

respond, Mr. Lynn pulled at his daughter,

expression.

you pulling me?” Monica asked, a bit annoyed.

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

a well–known fact amongst the

been Charlie’s granddaughter–in–law, was

had verbally reprimanded her, it felt as though

shades of red and pale, like

leave for today,” said Mr. Lynn as

courteous smile. “Visit us again soon.”

even extend the customary offer of asking

stern face, led Monica and her mother to their car

fuming, protestea. Dau,

soon!”

yourself enough already?” Her father shot her

Monica retorted defiantly. “So, I have a bad memory, so

what?”

was about to continue the 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

soured further as he replied,

wish.” Monica’s mother dismissed his concerns, but even she seemed a

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

a bright red. “Times have changed! I didn’t realize back then how

Lynn was baffled. “Just because

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

temperament. If you couldn’t stand him back then, what

in getting to 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,

Lynn was speechless.

married. You need to let go of these fanciful thoughts. We’ll attend more social

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

left somewhat speechless. “So if they’re not as handsome as Ben,

for second best when there’s clearly a better option? Unless you find someone even more attractive than Ben, he’s the one I’ve set my heart on for this

chest. “Are you trying to

be Ben’s wife. Now that I’m back, why is there no place for me in the Landor family anymore? It’s not fair to me.

words struck a

eyes, a flicker of contemplation couldn’t

circle, the trend was to have daughters marry into families of

status.

this principle, bringing numerous benefits

with Monica having been presumed dead, the marriage to Ben

dissolved.

the Lynn family, showcasing the merits of a

divorced woman, and if she were to remarry, it would likely be into

assist their family, rather, it would be a drain

a remarriage indeed seemed like a brilliant

of remarrying is good, it doesn’t mean the others will agree,”

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