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.

reason Ben hadn’t changed his opinion of her was due

been accustomed to masterpieces, he would have been dazzled by

she had other

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

bare vases without a single fresh flower, a glint

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no fresh flowers in this room?” she asked proactively. “I’ve studied flower arrangement for a long time. How

Flower arrangement?

before hurriedly declining. “That won’t be

for the lady of the house not to know flower arranging. If you can’t do it, why not let someone else help? What are you afraid of?”

found an opportunity to turn the tables, Monica spoke with an

Susan could respond, Mr. Lynn pulled at his daughter, wearing

expression.

you pulling me?”

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

well–known fact amongst the established families in

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

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

and pale, like a dye workshop experiencing

for today,” said Mr. Lynn as he

courteous

the customary offer of asking Ben

wearing a stern face, led Monica and her mother to their

still fuming, protestea.

soon!”

you embarrassed yourself enough already?” Her father shot

Monica retorted defiantly. “So, I

what?”

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

Lynn’s face soured further as he replied, “Just keep

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

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

turned a bright red. “Times have changed! I didn’t realize back

baffled. “Just because of that?”

boldly, her eyes twinkling with

in terms of his character and temperament. If you couldn’t stand him back then, what makes you think things will work

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 my life, be it east or west,” Monica declared, a

was speechless.

no matter what you’re thinking, the fact remains that he’s already married. You need to let go of these fanciful thoughts. We’ll attend more social

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as handsome

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

“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

chest. “Are

is there no place for me in the Landor family anymore? It’s not fair to me. And consider

struck a chord.

a flicker of contemplation couldn’t help

was to have daughters marry

status.

perfectly epitomized this principle,

presumed dead, the marriage to Ben

dissolved.

of the Lynn family, showcasing the merits of a prosperous

Monica now bore the stigma of a divorced woman, and if she were to remarry, it would likely

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

suddenly realized that a remarriage indeed seemed

idea of remarrying is good, it doesn’t mean

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