A Beautiful Misunderstanding

Essie made honey-baked chicken especially for Holy. She placed a chicken leg on his plate and said, "Enjoy! Be careful, it's hot."

"Thank you." Holly nodded with a smile. He blew on the drumstick and took a bite. "It's so delicious!"

"I'll roast beef ribs for you next." Essie stroked his head affectionately.

With a playful smile, Eva came up to Zac and murmured, "How soon are you getting married?"

Zac cleared his throat and said slowly, "It's just happening."

Eva grinned. "You must have developed love while living together. You two make a perfect match. Ever since I saw you together, I knew that you would make a great couple, but I did not expect your relationship to progress this fast."

A corner of his mouth quirked up. "You know my style has always involved quick fights and quick decisions."

Eva gave a thumbs up and said, "That's exactly why Hanson lost to you."

At the other end of the party, Ivy ran to Essie, who was then barbecuing for Holy, and asked, "Sister-in-law, why didn't you invite my Hanson here?"

Essie choked.

Zac cast a cold glance at Ivy.

"I really want to see Hanson here. When you hold a party next time, you must invite him, okay?" Ivy said with a hopeful expression on her face.

Essie couldn't say anything but, "Okay... Okay." She nodded perfunctorily.

Eva's eyes brightened as if she had stumbled upon a new discovery. She hurried toward them and asked, "Young miss, are you talking about Hanson Xia?"

"Yes. Eva, are you a fan of Hanson, too?" Ivy asked, her eyes blinking rapidly with excitement.

"No, I just know him very well." Eva smiled. "Are you a fan of his?"

"Hanson is the most handsome guy and the best guy in the world!" Ivy nodded eagerly.

Eva purposely raised her voice and said, "Hanson is such a gentle, elegant man. He's super sweet and warm, too. Definitely better than the playboy types or those selfish, harsh guys. People who idolize those sorts of people must be out of their minds."

Jim languidly sat on his lounge chair and took a sip of champagne. "That's something that some utility men would never understand," he said lazily.

'So what? Utility man was supposed to have their dignity,' thought Eva.

Before Eva could reply, Essie quickly fed her a piece of beef ribs. "Here, try it! It's very delicious," she said.

the piece of meat in her mouth vigorously, as if imagining herself

inwardly. 'My poor friend, Eva. She finally had the chance to play heroine, but she had to go against an enemy like Jim.' It looked like she had to resort to

competition? One-on-one. We will draw lots to decide on our opponents. The loser

party guests enthusiastically responded, "Okay!" Everyone followed her to the lake not

and let

brows when he saw

looks like Jim's destined to be with Eva." Essie grinned with a mischievous

so that there was only one name in it. No matter which

to stand before Jim and scowled. "You jerk, you're going down.

with a cold sneer, "there is no

then." Eva put on her game face. "The loser does one thing as punishment as dictated by the winner. Anything goes, as long

the one who laid down the terms, so don't chicken out." Jim flashed Ivy a self-satisfied smirk, his dark eyes

replied in a firm tone. These lines were all fabricated

bet. If he ended

villa's steward that crucian carp was the most abundant and herring, the least. Then she gave Eva the carp's favorite bait and to Jim, the herring's bait. As long as Eva could get more

chair, looking relaxed. Fishing was her expertise. She used to sneak out to go fishing in a river in front of

seat. The sun shone on his handsome face, making him look like a god who had

turned her head to glare at him. 'Why the heck does he

lose today," she said in a matter-of-fact tone,

talk so soon," Jim quipped, an eyebrow arching up disdainfully. Eva

saying that fish sinks to the bottom of the river at the sight of a beauty? That means being too handsome is a bad thing. How

choked. 'Okay, was that

fainting. Which is worse, fish who hide or

snort escaped her. "Besides, you may say that I'm not good looking, but at least I never

true; natural beauties in the entertainment industry had become a rare breed. Admittedly, some women claimed

silence between the opponents by the

a contemplative manner and asked, "Did you participate in the preliminary auditions for 'The War Emperor'?" He had checked out the list and

shook her head slightly. She did not think that the ruse

listed. Why can't I participate?" She pursed her lips

less than 20 minutes. If I play this role with you as my leading lady, you will pull me down." Every word

and an unknown. But even when acting as a passer-by, I give the role my all. I just want to give myself a chance. If you think I'm not good at acting, you can kick me out. But if you block my opportunities because

seemed to have dropped over Jim's eyes. "Okay, I hope you can make it to the finals. Let me see what you're capable

this time, Essie was in no condition to worry about Eva. She was in a

Zac touched his chin and smiled wickedly, as if

he owned all of the fish. He was the host. As

set a trap, myself,' Essie