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

“You know, if she’s someone with high self-esteem, there’s a chance she’s still holding

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

the beautiful clothes, Emily immediately ordered

of these dresses to my friend, but I can’t make up my mind.

Emily was more than satisfied

the group was leaving the lounge when they bumped into Helen and Margaret walking out of

Wilhelm, Winnie intentionally paid

her surprise, she realized that Helen’s eyes were always on Wilhelm as though she still hadn’t gotten over the man who once made her

suggested that Winnie return to Speiser Manor

convenient to head there from

Emily and Wilhelm both exclaimed, “What?

Winnie could reply, the two of

there won’t be anyone to take care of you,” Emily said.

“I can take you

at a loss for words, had no choice but to oblige. “Fine… Let’s

result, she headed to the hospital to remove her bandages and followed the Speisers back to their

of her return excited their cousins so much that they threw a huge welcoming party for

fact that she needed to rest and

by the time Winnie managed to check her

in Chanaea, when the sun had yet to rise, and everyone

the long list of messages that Xavier had sent, not knowing what she

she was doing, if she

answer each question individually, she was more worried that

replies into a single long

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

invited to dance, to

Alas, the music in the hall was so loud that it drowned out her

many social events to attend over the next few days, she could barely find the time to

conversations were often interrupted, and even text messages were left unanswered for a long

time to mope around, but Xavier, on the other hand, found

was the day for Emily’s interview with Helen, and she had Winnie vet her scripts before

present when Winnie skimmed through the script. The latter’s expression instantly slid into a frown when she was done

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

already discussed this with Steffen and even had him vet the script,” Emily reassured. “Both your grandfather and eldest brother have no problems with it, so you shouldn’t let

to give me a proper acknowledgment. However, I honestly don’t 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

is the best approach. The previous mission we entrusted you with has put your life in danger, but your enemies only know you as Vivian and not your

Emily and Wilhelm, Winnie

I’ll go along with it, but I don’t wish to be interviewed. I don’t want

his brows at that. “You don’t have to participate in the interview, but I think you should reveal your face. I know you don’t want the media snapping photos of you, so I’ve chosen this family photo taken last Christmas. Will that be all

smiling beautifully in it, but a brunette

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