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.

and she casually put her legs on him, coaxing him to give

-

after their meeting. She contemplated it, understanding the Hamertons wouldn't look favorably upon a common family, especially one rooted in the

in the relationship, it would only complicate things for

in shock at her

giving up?" asked

as long as he doesn't give up on me, but...

with her, realizing that sensible kids often didn't get what they deserved. She hoped Lena would receive the happiness

and

day. Where

"Splendor Hotel."

understand the situation. "Did you have fish on the

taken aback, recalling the

specially raised in the pond beneath Hamerton Residence. They serve it

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