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.

couch, and she casually put her legs on him, coaxing him to give her a massage. He smiled, his eyes filled with

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

it would

in shock at

really giving up?"

stay by his side as long as he doesn't give up on me, but... If he can't handle the pressure

She hoped Lena would receive the happiness she deserved,

Lena's hands, and the

me about that day. Where did

"Splendor Hotel."

situation. "Did you have fish on the

taken aback, recalling

Sterlet Sturgeon?" Lina smiled. "That fish is specially raised in the pond beneath Hamerton Residence. They serve it only

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