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.

the only reason Ben hadn’t changed his opinion of her

have been dazzled by my dragon embroidery,”

other skills

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

the room only housed bare vases without a single fresh flower, a glint

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“I’ve studied flower arrangement for a long time. How about we

Flower arrangement?

hurriedly declining. “That won’t be

had caught Susan off guard. “Ms. Miller, it’s quite impolite for the lady of the

to turn the tables, Monica spoke with an air of smug satisfaction.

Susan could respond, Mr. Lynn pulled at

expression.

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

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 Charlie, they have to

amongst

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

felt

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

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

with a courteous

even extend the customary offer of asking Ben

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

protestea. Dau,

soon!”

embarrassed yourself enough already?” Her father

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

what?”

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

face soured further as he replied, “Just keep

I’ll spoil her as I wish.” Monica’s mother dismissed his concerns, but even she seemed a bit puzzled

you weren’t at all fond of Ben. When you were married, you

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

baffled. “Just because of

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

of his character and temperament. If you couldn’t

I had no 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

was speechless.

remains that he’s already married. You need to let go of these fanciful thoughts. We’ll attend more social

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

father was left somewhat speechless. “So if they’re not as handsome as Ben, your won’t marry them?”

course I won’t,” Monica responded matter–of–factly. “Why should I settle for second best when there’s clearly a better option? Unless you find someone

Her father felt a twinge of pain in his chest. “Are you trying to be the

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. And consider this–I’m a divorcee now. Who from a reputable family would be willing

struck a

depth of Mr. Lynn’s eyes, a flicker of contemplation couldn’t help but

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

status.

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

dead, the marriage

dissolved.

this, Ben had continued to take good care of the

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

it would be

Lynn suddenly realized that a remarriage indeed

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

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