The Queen's Back

Chapter 100

Maxwell held Mona's hand as they slowly entered the dance floor, immediately attracting the attention of many onlookers.

As the music began, they moved gently. Mona's hand rested lightly on Maxwell's shoulder while his hand supported her waist.

They looked like a perfect pair, handsome and beautiful.

"If I hadn't just asked you to dance, would you have danced with Lydia?" Mona asked curiously.

Before asking, she had already made up her mind. If Maxwell showed even the slightest hesitation, she wouldn't hesitate to grip his shoulder tightly. Maxwell replied without a moment's thought, "No."

Mona was pleased with this answer. She gently stroked his shoulder and said, "But usually, a gentleman wouldn't refuse a lady's invitation"

"I didn't think about it too much. I'll just say it plainly. No one can force me to do something I don't want to do," Maxwell said.

As he held her hand, she twirled around and teased, "Oh, I didn't realize you could be so assertive."

"That's right. But if you ask me to do something I don't want to do, I'll still consider it." Maxwell was willing to compromise for Mona.

Meeting Maxwell's serious gaze, Mona felt her heart racing. "If I ever make you do something you don't want to do, you must tell me. Don't make it hard for yourself."

Maxwell was willing to compromise for her, and she was willing to do the same for him.

When the dance ended, Maxwell took Mona's hand and led her out of the Carter family.

a chill, but

looked at Mona and asked, "I

me think about whether

when Mona heard Maxwell ask Stephanie to apologize to her, her heart felt warm. In that situation, it was rare for him to still think of

Maxwell suggested,

things slow and savor the moment "Okay." As soon as the words left her mouth, she wrapped her arms around Maxwell's neck, stood on her tiptoes, and lightly pressed her lips against his, her heart racing wildly. That kiss was

glow around them, accompanied by the gentle sound of the

lips and the faint scent

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pulled away, fre was still processing the kiss when he said, "Mona, kiss me

out of the Carter family at any moment. She had already mustered the courage for the first kiss. Doing it again would be embarrassing. She shot Maxwell a look and headed towards the car. If she were to kiss him again, she had to do

Mona hurry away, running his fingers over his lips as if he could still feel her warmth. He quickly caught up with her, holding her hand naturally and whispering in her ear, "Let's save the next kiss for when

she liked by her side, life was quite

preliminary design drafts were nearly complete. Mona and Elara had already shown the designs

quick progress made Barbara feel anxious. After

Lydia's house, Barbara showed her

white dress with bell sleeves and a thigh-high slit, and

these designs

table. Folding her arms, she said flatly, "Too simple. I

designs on the table. Lydia's indifferent tone shattered

and even visiting local shops to gather inspiration. Each step was