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 hanging

masterpieces, he would have

she had other skills

the previous embarrassment as if nothing had happened, Monica stood up and took a stroll around the living

housed bare vases without a single fresh flower,

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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 here and I

Flower arrangement?

moment before hurriedly declining.

she had caught Susan off guard. “Ms. Miller, it’s quite impolite for the lady of the house not to

turn the tables, Monica spoke with an air

respond, Mr. Lynn pulled at his daughter, wearing

expression.

pulling me?” Monica asked, a bit

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 to ensure there are no fresh

a well–known fact amongst the established

who had once been Charlie’s granddaughter–in–law, was oblivious to

her, it felt as though she had been slapped

red and pale, like a dye workshop experiencing

leave for today,” said Mr. Lynn as

a courteous smile. “Visit us

customary offer

and her

fuming, protestea. Dau,

soon!”

you embarrassed yourself enough already?” Her father

Monica retorted defiantly. “So,

what?”

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

further as he replied, “Just keep spoiling her.”

Monica’s mother dismissed his concerns, but

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

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

baffled. “Just

boldly, her eyes twinkling with a hint of infatuation.

couldn’t help but chuckle at her 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 will work out just because he has a handsome

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

was

no matter what you’re thinking, the fact remains that he’s already married. You

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be as handsome as Ben?” Monica

speechless. “So if they’re not as

Unless you find someone even more attractive than Ben, he’s

pain in his chest. “Are you

that I’m 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 someone far beneath us. Would you really be content

struck

Lynn’s eyes, a flicker of contemplation

was to have daughters marry into families of higher or equal

status.

principle,

with Monica having been presumed dead, the marriage to Ben had

dissolved.

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

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

family, rather, it would be

suddenly realized that a remarriage indeed seemed like a

is good, it doesn’t mean

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