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.

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

have been

had other skills

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

without a single fresh flower, a glint

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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

Flower arrangement?

hurriedly declining. “That won’t

not?” Monica 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

she had finally found an opportunity to turn the tables, Monica spoke with an air

Lynn pulled

expression.

pulling me?” Monica

Lynn explained, “Charlie is allergic to pollen. It’s not just in the Landors‘ house that flowers cannot be placed, but even when other families invite

well–known fact amongst the established families in Anaville.

once been Charlie’s granddaughter–in–law,

reprimanded her, it felt as though she had been slapped mercilessly, numerous

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

should take our leave for today,” said Mr. Lynn as he stood up.

with a courteous smile. “Visit us

the customary offer of asking Ben to escort them out.

Monica and her mother to their car without

protestea.

soon!”

Her

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

what?”

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

face soured further as he replied,

I wish.” Monica’s mother dismissed his concerns,

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

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

baffled. “Just because

reason enough?” Monica argued back boldly, her eyes twinkling with a hint

his character and temperament. If you couldn’t

interest 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, be it east or

was

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

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you choose be as handsome as Ben?”

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

option? Unless you find someone even more attractive than

in his chest. “Are you trying to be

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?

struck a chord.

eyes, a flicker of contemplation

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

status.

Ben’s initial union perfectly epitomized this principle, bringing numerous benefits to the

with Monica having been presumed dead, the marriage

dissolved.

care of the Lynn family, showcasing

bore the stigma of a divorced woman, and if she were to remarry, it would likely be into a family less

it would be a drain on their resources.

Mr. Lynn suddenly realized that a remarriage indeed seemed like a brilliant

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

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