Chris encountered Marco entering with tea just as he was leaving the living room. He swiftly departed, vanishing before his father could utter a word.

Marco sighed and topped up Fleur's tea. He approached her with a smile. "Why the serious face, my dear? I thought you'd already—"

"Already what?" She glared at him.

"Nothing, nothing," he stammered. "I mean, isn't it better to give him what he wants? He's like a block of wood. When have you seen him interested in a girl? It's a rare occurrence that he's finally opening up, so let's not argue with him!"

"What do you know?!" She punched him. "I have my own plan. Stop being nosy!"

"Hehe!" He chuckled. "Aren't you just worried she'll steal your spotlight once they're married? Don't fret, my dear. You'll always be the queen at home!"

"Go away!"

She remained stubborn but had a smile in her eyes.

her legs on him, coaxing him

-

understanding the Hamertons wouldn't look favorably upon a common

the relationship, it would only complicate things for

widened her eyes in shock at her

giving up?"

stay by his side as long as he doesn't give up on me, but... If he can't handle the pressure one day and chooses to give up, I won't blame him. I'll quietly step

get what they deserved. She hoped Lena would

Lena's hands, and the latter gradually calmed

that day. Where did

"Splendor Hotel."

situation. "Did you have

was taken aback, recalling the exquisite

it Sterlet Sturgeon?" Lina smiled. "That fish is specially raised in

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