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.

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

accustomed to masterpieces, he would have been dazzled by my dragon embroidery,” she

had other

Monica stood up and took a stroll

bare vases without a single fresh flower, a glint of opportunity sparked in her eyes.

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

Flower arrangement?

froze for a moment before hurriedly declining.

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 arranging. If you can’t do it, why not let someone else help?

turn the tables, Monica spoke with

Lynn pulled

expression.

pulling me?” Monica asked,

flowers cannot be placed, but even when other families invite Charlie, they have to ensure there

fact amongst the established families in Anaville.

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

her, it felt as though she had been slapped

was alternating between shades of red and pale, like a dye workshop experiencing a

for today,” said Mr. Lynn as he stood up.

courteous

offer of

a stern face, led Monica and her mother to their car without

protestea. Dau,

soon!”

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

myself?” Monica retorted defiantly. “So, I

what?”

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

as he replied, “Just keep spoiling

as I wish.” Monica’s mother dismissed his concerns, but even she

fond of Ben. When you were married, you always had that dissatisfied expression on

“Times have changed! I didn’t realize back then how handsome

Lynn was baffled. “Just because of

back boldly, her eyes twinkling with a hint of infatuation.

his character and temperament. If you couldn’t stand him back then, what makes you think things will work out just because

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, be it east or west,” Monica declared, a hint of enchantment twinkling in her

was

married. You

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will anyone you choose be as handsome as Ben?”

“So if they’re not as handsome as Ben, your won’t marry

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

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

there no place for me in the Landor family anymore? It’s not fair

struck a chord.

a flicker of contemplation couldn’t

daughters marry into families

status.

perfectly epitomized this principle, bringing numerous benefits to

presumed dead,

dissolved.

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

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

assist their family, rather, it would be a drain on their resources.

that a remarriage indeed seemed like a brilliant

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

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