Silly Bride novel (Winnie and Xavier)

Chapter 280

Needless to say, Helen was shocked by Wilhelm’s sudden appearance.

“Pleasure to meet you, Mr. Wilhelm,” she said as her brows furrowed. “However, I was asking for Ms. Vivian’s opinion, so don’t you think you were too hasty in making that decision?”

Wilhelm glanced at Helen and frowned. “I apologize for my abruptness, but my decision is also that of Vivian’s.”

Not wanting to give up her golden opportunity so easily, Helen turned to Winnie for confirmation. “Is that so?”

Winnie immediately nodded. “Yes, that’s indeed my decision. Thank you for your invitation, but I’m afraid I’ll have to turn it down. We’ll be heading off now if you and Margaret have no other questions.”

Since Winnie had already made herself clear, Helen knew there was nothing more she could do. “Very well, then. Have a good day. I’d also like to apologize to you on Margaret’s behalf.”

Winnie merely gave a silent nod of acknowledgment before taking Emily by the arm and following V upstairs.

As soon as everyone was in the VIP lounge, Wilhelm suddenly turned to Winnie and burst out laughing.

Bewildered, Winnie shot him a glance and raised her brow. “Why are you laughing at me? Do I look like a joke to you?”

To her surprise, Wilhelm’s smile grew wider. “My, my. You’ve been hiding your light under a bushel, Vivian. I can’t believe you’re the boss of Champes! Say, what other identities do you have that we don’t know of?”

“Oh, there are so many I can’t even count them on my fingers,” Winnie replied half-jokingly. “I’ve even forgotten some of them. I suppose I’ll only recall them when I have another chance encounter.”

Wilhelm instantly guffawed at that. “If I didn’t know you better, I’d have pegged you as a snob after hearing what you just said. No wonder Grandma always receives the best treatment when she’s here to order her clothes. Well, I’m glad I finally know the reason, but when will it be my turn to enjoy such treatment too?”

“My goodness, Wilhelm. Champes is a women’s clothing brand,” Winnie said with a hint of annoyance. “If you find yourself a wife worthy of my respect, I’ll also make sure to give her the VIP treatment.”

“Are you taking me for a joke too?” Wilhelm grumbled as he lightly smacked her head.

Winnie knew the man would never be heavy-handed on her, so she didn’t even bother ducking.

“Speaking of which, I think that journalist, Helen, looked at you rather oddly earlier,” she suddenly remarked. “She seems to hate you, but I’m sure it’s not just because you turned her down on my behalf. Fess up, Wilhelm. Did something happen between the two of you?”

Without thinking twice, Wilhelm replied, “No!”

“Oh, Wilhelm!” Emily exclaimed, looking rather shocked. “How could you deny it? Have you forgotten that you rejected her before in public?”

Upon hearing that, Wilhelm looked utterly confused. “Grandma, are you sure? Why don’t I have any recollection?”

“Yes, of course,” Emily said, a deep-set frown on her face. “I’m sure it was her.”

Before Wilhelm could reply, she turned to Winnie and added, “Do you know why I told you I know this particular journalist? Not only did she expose the royal family’s scandal, but she was also the only lady brave enough to profess her love for Wilhelm in public. On top of that, she even got rejected by him.”

“That’s impossible,” Wilhelm retorted. “I do remember someone professing her love to me, but that was at a birthday party three years ago and by a very young lady. I’m sure it wasn’t that journalist.”

“Oh, my dear Wilhelm…” Winnie muttered. “Three years have passed since then. Don’t you know that appearances change as people grow?”

same as you did three years ago. The only

lady,” Winnie reasoned. “You know, if she’s

moment she finished speaking, V and his assistant walked into the

clothes, Emily immediately ordered Winnie

plan on gifting one of these dresses to my friend, but I can’t make up my mind. Take a look and give me your

eye. Emily was more than satisfied with the current batch of tailor-made dresses. She especially loved Winnie’s

was leaving the lounge when they bumped into Helen and

Wilhelm, Winnie intentionally paid more attention to the

she realized that Helen’s eyes were always on Wilhelm as though she still

fitting all done, Emily suggested that Winnie return

“I still have to go to the hospital tomorrow, and it’d be more convenient to head there from my condominium than from the manor. My place

hearing that, Emily and Wilhelm both exclaimed, “What?

reply, the two

your condominium, and there won’t be anyone to take care of you,” Emily said. “Since

return to the manor too,” Wilhelm hurriedly chimed in. “I can take you to the hospital in a while. There’s no

was at a loss for words, had no choice but to oblige. “Fine… Let’s go with that arrangement,

she headed to the hospital to remove her bandages and

so

for the fact that she needed to rest and recuperate, there

by

it was around four in the morning in Chanaea, when the sun had yet to rise,

list of messages that Xavier had sent,

she was doing, if she had eaten, and if

to answer each question individually, she was more worried that

her replies into a single long

receive any response after waiting for ten minutes, she concluded that Xavier

after, she was invited to dance, to which

dancing, however, Xavier’s call came through. Alas, the music in the hall was so loud

had many social events to attend over the next few days,

text

didn’t have time to mope around, but

day for Emily’s interview with Helen, and she had

latter’s expression instantly slid into a frown

are you sure you want to share these old stories? Wouldn’t they affect Steffen and the family’s reputation?” Winnie asked. “Steffen is poised to become the youngest member of parliament. If his future gets affected because of my background, I’ll feel very

the script,” Emily reassured. “Both your grandfather and eldest brother have no problems with it, so you shouldn’t let it bother you

care about the title. It doesn’t matter whether I’m blood-related or adopted, so long as I know Grandpa and Grandma are good to me. I don’t want to drag the other Speiser

with has put your life in danger, but your enemies only know you as Vivian and not your real identity. If we reveal your family background, I’m sure they won’t do anything reckless when they run into you again. Besides, since Grandpa and Steffen are on board, you have nothing to

getting persuaded by Emily and Wilhelm,

but I don’t wish to be interviewed. I don’t want to show my

your face. I know you don’t

it. Everyone was smiling beautifully in it, but a brunette like her still stood out like a sore thumb among

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