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.

of her was due to that embroidery

been accustomed to masterpieces, he would have been dazzled

other skills to

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

housed bare vases without a single fresh flower, a glint

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room?” she asked proactively. “I’ve studied flower arrangement for a long time. How about we get some

Flower arrangement?

hurriedly declining. “That won’t be

it’s quite impolite for the lady of the house not to know flower arranging. If you can’t do it, why

opportunity to turn the tables, Monica spoke with an

could respond, Mr. Lynn pulled at his daughter, wearing a speechless

expression.

pulling me?” Monica asked, a bit annoyed.

pollen. It’s not just in the Landors‘ house that flowers cannot be placed, but even when

was a well–known fact amongst the

been Charlie’s granddaughter–in–law, was

reprimanded her, it felt as though she had

shades of red and pale, like

leave for today,” said Mr. Lynn as he

courteous

he didn’t even extend the customary offer

Lynn, wearing a stern face, led Monica and her

fuming, protestea. Dau,

soon!”

already?” Her father shot

retorted defiantly. “So, I have

what?”

Monica and saying, “Enough now. Our daughter just recovered from her injuries and returned home after a long time. Why are you yelling at

he replied, “Just keep

Monica’s mother dismissed his concerns, but

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

baffled. “Just

Monica argued back boldly, her eyes

you couldn’t stand him back then, what makes you think things will work out just

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,

was

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

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anyone you choose be as handsome as Ben?” Monica pressed

father was left somewhat speechless. “So if they’re not as

“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

his chest. “Are you trying to

fair to me. And consider this–I’m a divorcee now. Who from a reputable family

struck a chord.

Lynn’s eyes, a flicker of

have daughters marry

status.

principle, bringing numerous benefits

been presumed dead, the marriage to Ben had

dissolved.

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

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

assist their family, rather, it would be

Mr. Lynn suddenly realized that a remarriage

it doesn’t mean the others will

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