Chapter 978

Yesterday, Marilyn used to look down on this elderly man because he was poor. Little did she know that he was a billionaire.

I wonder what her expression will be when she discovers the truth.

A Chevrolet pulled up at the entrance of the Crimson Banner Hotel. As Emmanuel stepped out of the car, he heard a request from the passenger seat.

“Manuel, I can’t open this car door.”

Queenie’s voice lacked coquettishness but possessed a compelling quality that men found hard to resist, especially when this village belle from Hero’s Village was as beautiful as a peony among green leaves.

“I’ll help you.”

Out of courtesy, Emmanuel opened the car door for her.

As the door opened, the wind at the hotel entrance made Queenie’s pink skirt flutter.

“Oh-”

Queenie quickly held down her skirt, but those smooth, beautiful legs, along with a fleeting scenic view, briefly entered Emmanuel’s mind.

This unexpected sight made his heart race.

momentarily speechless, though

“Well… thank you.”

at Emmanuel and elegantly stepped out of the car.

the hotel together, heading for the VIP

remember when we used to play house as

Emmanuel nodded.

“You also said that if we ever got married for real, we must host the whole village in the best

this hotel isn’t

could finish her sentimental reminiscence.

he said back then was just

there was a hidden agenda behind it. Besides, his intention at the time wasn’t

have this conversation with Queenie due to his marriage and a desire to avoid any ambiguity

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other women.

and was no longer the naive straight guy who didn’t understand emotions a

and Claudette had helped him grow emotionally.

flickered with sadness before she flashed a toothy smile. “Manuel,

“No.”

blushing even in your ears. Let

“Don’t touch me!”

jade-like hand, intending to touch Emmanuel’s

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