Silly Bride novel (Winnie and Xavier)

“I’m glad that you feel better, Ms. Vivian. Please have a taste of this wine from my collection. I apologize for my subordinate’s rudeness; it’s my fault for not training him well. I hope you don’t take it to heart.”

“Sure.” Winnie clinked her glass with Harold’s and said, “Since you’re so nice to me, I definitely won’t take it to heart. I’m not an ingrate, you know. By the way, your wine tastes great, Mr. Horton.”

Harold smiled and said thoughtfully, “If you like it, I’ll ask someone to send two more bottles to your room later. Don’t worry, I’ll arrange new accommodation for you. I promise you’ll be satisfied with it.”

“You’re so hospitable, Mr. Horton. Thank you in advance,” Winnie replied with a faint smile.

“It’s my pleasure. You’re my guest, so it’s only right that I show you great hospitality. Here, try these freshly picked fruits.”

Harold entertained Winnie enthusiastically as if she was really an important guest of his.

As for Winnie, she decided to hold her horses until the enemy made a move. Hence, she played along with Harold and accepted everything he offered.

By doing this, she also learned that Harold was much more patient than she thought.

However, Winnie herself was not in a hurry either. No matter how patient he was, she was determined to outdo him.

In a negotiation, the one who grew impatient first would be the one who slipped up and exposed their emotions first.

Therefore, since Harold didn’t bring up the formulation, Winnie stayed quiet about it. She focused on feasting on the food and drinks nonchalantly.

In the end, Harold caved in first.

“Recently, I did hear a rumor circulating. It is said that someone new came to Lightspring with a formulation that has a higher purity than the Horton family’s formulation. Ms. Vivian, have you seen our goods? Is it really worse than this new formulation they’re talking about?”

A soft smile remained plastered on Winnie’s face as she said, “I haven’t had the chance to expose myself to the market of Southeast Aploth, but I found out a lot during my stay here these days. I’ve heard that your goods have a high purity level, but from what I know, it’s only ninety percent.”

Harold furrowed his eyebrows, slightly amused. “Only ninety percent? Ms. Vivian, your standards are quite high.”

“Of course. After all…” Winnie paused and raised her glass at Harold before adding, “The formulation I have has a purity of ninety-four point seven percent. I believe I don’t have to explain what that means, right?”

Hearing that, Harold narrowed his eyes. “Ms. Vivian, you’re joking, aren’t you? I have never heard of any formulation with such high purity, be it in Southeast Aploth, Southwest Aploth, or South Adrune.”

Winnie chuckled lightly. “I may sound rude for saying this, but you seem to be living under a rock, Mr. Horton.”

“I guess you aren’t joking about that purity percentage since you sound so confident, Ms. Vivian,” Harold responded. Despite Winnie’s insults, he did not get upset.

Winnie smirked. “Do you think I’d have the time to come all the way to your place to joke with you?”

“Then, may I ask for the reason? Why did you choose me? Since you’ve done some research in advance, you must know that I don’t have a monopoly here. I don’t believe there’s such a thing as a free lunch.”

After saying that, Harold stared at Winnie, trying to look for clues in her expression.

Winnie remained calm and collected. Her unchanging expression gave nothing away at all.

“Of course, I chose you after careful consideration of various factors, such as…”

“Such as what?” Harold questioned with narrowed eyes.

Winnie grinned frivolously. “Such as the fact that your subordinate is good in bed, or…”

Her face turned solemn as she continued, “The fact that this place is stacked with men and weapons. With such a treasure in my hands, I will definitely become a much sought-after prey to you bunch of drug lords. I don’t want that kind of life. I just want to live every day happily, counting my money and drinking wine in a man’s arms. Then, when I’ve saved enough, I’ll travel around the world. That’s how simple my dream is.”

Harold understood what Winnie meant right away.

even the entire Horton family’s fortune and our

at his words.

all, I’ve never heard of you before meeting you today, Ms. Vivian,” Harold remarked as he looked

my family background and history? Well, everybody has to start somewhere. I wouldn’t have come to this unfamiliar place if I could keep my business going in

Everyone has secrets. If you can’t talk about it,

feeling that our collaboration will go very smoothly. To show my sincerity, I’ll tell you my nickname from before. However, please remember that it’s all in the past. Here, I am simply Vivian, an ordinary woman. Do

in the circle before, Ms. Vivian? Who knows?

I’m sure

observed Harold’s expression carefully. “People used to call me Big

“Indeed, I have never heard of it. I just didn’t

tanned skin before. I got my fair skin now with the help of cosmetic technology. You know how women are obsessed with looking good. Plus, isn’t

Vivian. Let me give you a toast to celebrate our successful collaboration in advance. Have a good rest tonight. Tomorrow, I’d like to check out the high-purity goods

“Sure.”

another toast. When the time comes, everyone in the Horton family will be

at Harold. “Everyone will be

“Of course.”

“Even Chris?”

just had a fallout with him. Why is he still on

the one who wanted the fallout, not me.” Winnie raised her eyes and went on, “I don’t have many strengths, but I have lots of weaknesses. The more a man rejects me, the

fun when things are

think alike. Mr. Horton, I hate

she only felt a little tipsy even after drinking for so long.

could see that Harold was

to her room, she placed her arm around his shoulders and started babbling, “If not for the fact that I don’t like having an ambiguous relationship with my boss, I would have kept you to myself. You’re young and good-looking, after all. Sadly, you’re my boss. Remember to take Chris with you tomorrow, okay? You got it? I want

It’s just Chris. Even if you want ten men like

started to probe, “By the way, where did you place the formulation? You’ve been staying with Chris these past two days. Could

mean, always trying to trick your subordinates. Do you think I can show you the formulation? How will I survive if you know where it

head. No one else can see it, except for

talkative when I’m drunk, so don’t overthink it,” Harold

he couldn’t get any useful information out of Winnie, he quickened his pace and brought

to stay with her, Winnie broke free from him

only stopped retching when she heard him walk

at least one person left behind

to vomit for some more time before stumbling out

was standing guard

her way and questioned, “Ms. Vivian, where are you going at such a late

leaned in to examine the man’s face. “Who are you? I want Chris. Don’t

don’t wander around. If you want to see Chris,

the person I want to see? Tell Harold to come here. I’ll speak

Vivian, please don’t

Winnie snatched the man’s phone from his pocket and demanded, “Call Harold. Call him right now! I want to see if anyone from the Horton family dares to stop

with no choice, the man dialed Harold’s

as ever. “Let her

Winnie arrived at Christopher’s place with

rapping at the door. Christopher opened it in no time, but

you shut the door in my face!” Enraged, Winnie started

had no plans

the door a dozen times or so, Winnie turned around in annoyance and ordered, “Make him open the door. Tell him Mr. Horton has given him to me, so he better be obedient! Otherwise, Mr. Horton won’t be able to

threats, the man

the man talked to him

persuasion that Christopher finally opened the

squeezed herself through the