Chapter 203

Edda took Alaric into the kitchen, leaving Daphne and Lionel alone in the living room.

Edda hissed at Alaric, “What’s gotten into you today? Didn’t you see my favorite celeb sitting out there? Are you jealous or something?”

“I’ve been jealous for the past forty years.” Alaric was never one for comeback, so he shut up after one sentence, glancing in the direction of the living room. He whispered to Edda, “Look, this Lionel is a playboy, plus he’s pretty good-looking. Our daughter is not exactly the sharpest tool in the shed. She’s inherited your fangirl genes. If she gets seduced by Lionel, she’s gonna be heartbroken! Don’t you know he changes girlfriends like he changes his clothes?”

Edda was left speechless by Alaric’s words, finally mumbling, “They’re just good friends…”

“Good friends? Do you even know what ‘friends’ of the opposite sex mean to young people these days?” Alaric frowned in disgust.

Edda shouted, “You know everything! You’re always right!”

Alaric was speechless.

Living Room.

Lionel was examining a photo of Nigel in his hand. Daphne promptly covered the photo with her hand, “Lord Lion, you’ve gone out of your way to bring me the key. I’m so embarrassed. Couldn’t you just have called me?”

“Daphne.” Lionel looked up at her, his deep, beautiful eyes sparkling like a crystal-clear lake..

Daphne hurriedly closed her eyes, and when she opened them, she was determined not to be swayed by him.

“What’s this guy’s name?” he asked.

Feeling Lionel’s intense gaze, Daphne blurted out, “Nigel.”

As soon as her words fell, Lionel suddenly looked towards the kitchen and said, “Nigel, that’s a nice name.””

Who was he putting on this show for? His words clearly didn’t sound genuine.

As expected, Lionel turned back to her after saying this and whispered, “So, do you think Nigel is a nice name, or is Lionel a better one?”

With Lionel himself right in front of her, Daphne, ever the opportunist, didn’t hesitate to answer, “Of course your name is better! Lionel, Lord Lion. What a powerful

name!”

“Good.” Lionel patted Daphne on the shoulder, commending her.

shaking in her boots.

again and said loudly, “This Nigel is quite good-looking.”

her, lowered his voice, and said, “He is

Daphne looked at Lionel, “All the guys better looking than you are already married. And I’m so ugly, how could I be

agree with that.” Lionel smiled

out. He raised his voice again towards the kitchen, “I think he’s a good

be able to support you.”

had enough, she shook her body, “Am I handicapped? Can’t I support

photo. His tone was serious, and it

man, let alone Lionel, a heartthrob idol and an internationally awarded

heart was beating out of control.

she was thinking about how to respond, Lionel said again, “Forget it. I’m

his house, how he happily called out ‘Daphne’ to his husky,

also had a husky. After breaking up, they couldn’t be a couple but managed

her like a dog now? All her flutters were for

worry, I won’t fight for attention with your Daphne!” Daphne

you really want me to take care

your comprehension

care of you.” He cut off Daphne’s words, patting her head, “Next time you find a new date, tell me in advance. As benefits, I have a duty to help you

his hand away, glaring at him, “How do you know my current date won’t work

did he mean by “friend

at Daphne, “Just

your friend with

Simpo Co.

no choice but to mooch off Kieran’s lunch in his office.

Julie’s arrival, he had prepared an extra lunch for

said he doesn’t want to

really strange. The kid had never shown interest in his birthday in the past, barely mentioning it. Even when Shannon threw him birthday parties, he would act indifferent, even finding them childish. But this year, he suddenly

she started telling him a bedtime

a big party at home, inviting all his best

to, Kieran agreed

“Thank you,

piece of potato and put it in front of Julie. The sudden affectionate gesture took Julie by surprise.

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