How could Fleur maintain her dignity in Lena's presence now that she had revealed her true feelings so openly?

"Um... Lena, could you please fetch my Acme bags from the car?" Fleur asked.

Lena responded with a quick smile and promptly got up.

"This lady isn't bad at all, Madam Fleur," one of the women sincerely complimented. "She's pretty, quiet, and attentive. They say, 'a good wife makes for a good life'. She and Chris are a match made in heaven!"

Fleur draped her shawl around her shoulders and adjusted her hat. She could no longer conceal the pride on her face.

However, she remained steadfast. "Hey, stop with the nonsense! I didn't agree to their marriage."

"You didn't?" The other woman was taken aback. "My son is still single. Perhaps—"

"What do you want?" Fleur glared at her, silencing everyone.

feigned a cough and elegantly walked out, signaling them to

with Fleur's limited edition bag, spotting her outside the VIP

moments ago, even growing fonder of Lena as time passed.

Lena—she was simply unwilling to admit

her interest. She couldn't bring herself to admit she liked Lena—the quiet, beautiful girl from a less prestigious

supposed to be at odds. Wasn't

her arrogant facade to balance

called out when they

not important, get in

carefully removed the ring and handed it

this

this ring," Lena explained. "I know I don't meet your ideal daughter-in-law standards. You bought this ring to show everyone you won't mistreat me. Now that

saying that, she bowed and turned to leave, leaving

she so transparent

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