A Beautiful Misunderstanding

Zac and Essie were both absent during Ivy's birthday party, but had all their gifts delivered to arrive on time.

Ivy however, was not disappointed at all. She didn't even seem to notice as she had been completely distracted by Hanson's attendance to her party.

Hanson was not interested in Ivy's party whatsoever. He attended simply thinking that Essie would be there. When he arrived there, he looked all over for her, but was told that Essie had other matters to attend. Hanson was completely disappointed and was left with a sullen expression. He had initially intended to leave right when he found out, but when he realized that forming a bond with Ivy might have some good use for him in the future, he reluctantly decided to stay.

This man was breathtaking, gentle and elegant. Subjectively, he looked even more stunning than he did on television. He seemed like a prince charming straight out of a fairytale. All the girls in the party were so excited that they nervously came up to greet him.

From the other corner of the room, there was a pair of beautiful round eyes observing and watching over him.

Hanson had caught the eyes of a woman with beauty beyond compare. She had a small oval face, delicate features and a honey toned skin that looked just like sunshine. Any person who was looking at her would think she was like a flower just about to bloom.

Her name was Christina Qin, and she was Leila's little sister. She developed a close relationship with the Rong family because of her sister and because she was Ivy's senior classmate. They had a healthy and close relationship and were fond of each other.

Hanson had apparently caught Christina's attention from watching him on television, and because of his graceful demeanor, she fell in love with him immediately. Hanson was right in front of her eyes at that moment and she could not miss her opportunity to get to know him.

However, she was clever enough not to join the other girls, as Hanson would surely not notice her amongst them.

Ivy came out of the make-up room and was shocked to find that her charming man was being invaded by countless girls. So she quickly rushed over to help him out of a ridiculous situation. She came up to them and said, "Today is my birthday and I had personally invited Hanson to this party. You girls cannot come over to harass him."

These words were a declaration of her possession of him, and all the girls proceeded to leave with sullen expressions.

She handed him a glass of champagne and said, "My friends are fans of yours so they might be a little over-excited to see you. I hope you don't mind."

"It's not a problem." Hanson shrugged. He didn't really care for such things. He took a sip of his champagne and asked her, "Does your cousin treat my junior well?"

"He treats her okay, but he has never treated any other woman as well as his wife," Ivy said with a little giggle, completely oblivious to Hanson's malicious expression. However, he didn't believe a single word that Ivy had just said. He knew Essie the most amongst anyone and she never had been a woman of vanity. Hanson was sure that Zac had forced her into leaving him.

"I thought she would be attending here today," he answered passively, pretending he didn't really care.

"She went out on a romantic date with my cousin. They think that going to a party is too crowded and noisy and wanted to spend time together alone." Ivy spoke with a big smile on her face, feeling happy about her cousin's relationship. She was unaware that Hanson was so angry that he clenched his teeth tightly. The hatred was spreading like a torrent wave from his heart.

Around this time, Christina walked towards the two and looked straight at Hanson. She smiled with a graceful ambience and said, "You must be Hanson. I have come across you in the show Beauty on Runway. I'm glad to see you here today."

"This is Christina, my senior schoolmate," Ivy cheerfully introduced.

"Hello," replied Hanson with a completely stoic expression.

Christina didn't think much about it. Since it was the first time they met, it would be natural for some people to feel a bit distant. She simply smiled gently and said, "Everyone is singing in the entertainment room upstairs. Would you like to join us?"

us. You have a very pleasant and magnetic

the show. They were all excited and full of ears when they sang and were able to hear

be a good way to vent out his emotions. So he nodded in agreement

as he started singing, the girls asked to join in

Rock! Paper! Scissors! and winner will have

matter," Hanson said with a

them sang a song together and Ivy's eyes were glued to

and men like Jim who was also ravishing in his own way. Despite

bright face. His picturesque features outlined his stunning face. He was delicate,

observed Hanson in awe. She had a special kind of admiration towards him,

to see if they would win a chance to sing a song with

on her face and

Hanson nodded.

curved into a crescent moon. "Hanson, let's sing Sparrow's Nest, shall we?" she

subtle smile on the corners of his mouth. He couldn't care less about anything that was happening in

were melodious and sang in perfect unison. Christina was the Queen of Pop Music in their university, and she had an angelic voice. Hanson was clearly swayed from her voice and also

Hanson with a pair of affectionate eyes, she

if Christina had also fallen

it came to love, and it would be unfortunate for Ivy to have to fight against

their duet, she quickly rushed towards them and squeezed herself in between the two of

drink some juice to hydrate and moisten your throat, Hanson," Ivy said as she

you." Hanson smiled politely and

another day? There are a lot of beautiful and interesting places in this city and I would be delighted to show you around," she asked hopefully

Besides, the longer he was apart from Essie, knowing that Zac was by her side, the more he felt like

sulky expression appeared in Ivy's previously bright eyes. "I'm going to have a

and besides that Yang City and Dragon City are not so far apart. It only takes two hours to go back and forth. Why don't you stay here

casual manner. Since Essie wouldn't be attending, there was no reason for him

clearly disappointed, but was aware that it would be completely inappropriate to convince him to stay. After all, they were just newly acquainted. So she had to suffer from

room, and by this time, it was time to cut the cake. As

surprised at the reason for her visit. She asked with

asked looking down on her. She clearly was in no good state to be attending a foolish party but only came to see Hanson. Valery was aware that he would be an excellent pawn to defeat Essie, so she had to

would be too tired from your pregnancy," Ivy said with a giggle while

to the barbecue in the backyard.

pleasure to meet