That’s Xavier’s voice. Winnie easily recognized it in a heartbeat.

Still, she was rather surprised, for as far as she knew, Xavier had always been an egoistic and conceited individual.

Back at Aqua Moana, both of them had already cleared things up with each other. Xavier had even warned her not to appear in his sight ever again.

Because of that, she presumed that it had come to a parting of ways between them, so she had never thought of counting Xavier in when she sent the Fairchild family an invitation.

Not even in a million years would she expect Xavier to show up uninvited.

Nevertheless, Winnie wasn’t delusional. In a flash, she connected the dots and reached a conclusion herself.

This has to be Grandpa Rufus’ arrangement. He must still be finding ways to matchmake Xavier and me.

At the thought of that, she secretly let out a chuckle.

She figured that as one aged, the person would eventually grow to enjoy playing matchmaker. Jacinta, for one, also acted in a similar fashion.

Her grandmother had been nagging at her for several days already, urging her to invite Christopher over for a meal.

However, Winnie was too busy to free up any of her precious time to plan such an agenda.

She took a step back and allowed Xavier to pull open the car door.

As soon as the car door was open, Rufus stepped out of the car with the support of both Winnie and Xavier.

“Splendid!” Rufus seemed impressed as he cast a gaze at Winnie, who was clad in an immaculate, stunning evening gown.

“You’re a very gracious improviser, Winnie. I heard you’ve done an awesome job at restructuring Garland Group. You’re really an outstanding young lady. I’m rooting for you!”

“Thank you for the compliment, Grandpa Rufus. It means a lot to me!” Winnie carefully held his hand and walked with him, wearing a bright grin as she prompted, “This way.”

The more Rufus looked at Winnie, the more delighted he became. “You’re really one fine lady. You don’t need to be so modest when you’re with me, you know. Just be yourself!”

During the exchange, one of the reporters approached them out of nowhere, pleading with them ever so courteously, “Old Mr. Fairchild, Mr. Fairchild, Ms. Garland, I’m sorry to intrude, but could I take a group photo of you all?”

that night, he happily obliged the reporter’s request on the

disliked taking pictures. The second he heard his grandfather agree in his stead, a look

dolled herself up,

enticing to the core tonight. I must freeze this moment in

their photos taken at that time, for

his head low

unwittingly glanced at the former. Following that, Rufus bobbed

the spot designated by

Winnie suddenly turned out to be

off such a trick just to set her and Xavier up. She was amused by Rufus’ act on the inside; on the outside, though, she remained as calm as a toad in the sun as she cooperated with the parade

wafted past her exposed shoulder and arms in her one-shoulder dress. She couldn’t help but feel a shiver run down

warm suit jacket was draped over her shoulders. It was Xavier who had slid his

and cameramen began

was then etched on Winnie’s mien because of

would be logical, for her impression of Xavier had never been excellent. That man possessed a prideful character, and he was full of himself. Of course, he could be

why’s he acting so considerate toward me and even

a perplexing look at

brows, seemingly

are you looking at me like that? Don’t you know the night is bound to get chilly?

was bereft of

man. Not with those words

as she replied under her

she was about to remove the suit jacket from her shoulders, Xavier grabbed her

of the media. You’d only end up dragging both of our families’ reputations through the

used so much strength to stop me either way. You’re

rejected him. Why

in his thoughts temporarily

didn’t realize that he had exerted brute force. Did

condition appeared to have escalated, so much so that

forget what he had just done a minute ago each time his mind acted

I’ve applied too much force on her just now?

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