Love's Perfect Match

The next day, Arthur woke her from sleep early in the morning.

Getting up on the wrong side of the bed, Elspeth stood up with a yawn, glowering furiously at the man who removed her blanket. “Arthur! How could you—”

“I what?” Arthur cut her short. “I’m going to Fashion Week in a moment. If you don’t get up now, you might have to get there on your own later.”

Unlike in Chars, it was difficult to hail a cab in Eden, yet Arthur had only one car in his possession, which made Elspeth wonder if it was on purpose. Glancing back reluctantly, she saw a large box on her desk, which seemed to contain an evening gown. “Is this for me?” She opened it, revealing a black fishtail gown with a low-key yet luxurious and exquisite design that she might prefer.

Arthur nodded. “Of course. Who else here would wear this other than you?”

“How did you know my size?” Elspeth looked at him suspiciously.

“Ahem…” Arthur instantly turned scarlet. “I guessed it from my everyday observation of your physique. I’m a doctor, remember? That’s why I have keen powers of observation.” Well, I couldn’t say that I stole a dress from her wardrobe, no?

Only then did Elspeth lower her guard. She picked up the gown with a smile, saying, “Fine, I believe you.”

“Just hurry and tidy yourself up. We’re leaving in a minute,” Arthur said before leaving her room without pausing.

could, making sure not to appear either too conspicuous or too slovenly casual.

dead in Chars, Elspeth had to keep a low profile, so she had no choice but to wear a pair of

as they entered arm-in-arm, those around them immediately started to take pictures. Although they didn’t recognize Elspeth, they were familiar with Arthur next to her, whom they had only heard of in the last six months thanks to him bringing Bluestone Corp to

who is the woman next to him? Why have

rumored before that Arthur was mad about a celebrity named Emma Walker? How come he got himself a different companion

just for the sake of novelty, I guess. Men are

said eventually reached Emma’s ears. Seeing how Arthur and Elspeth linked arms while talking and laughing cheerfully, she clenched her teeth in anger. How can

suddenly no longer so sure of it when she noticed the inexplicable chemistry between them. An indescribable sense of danger spread all the way up her spine. Unable to restrain herself any longer, she took a few steps forward to Arthur’s side in a desperate attempt to show off her closer relationship

other now?” Arthur’s voice sounded indifferent. Obviously, he wanted to keep his distance from

to him. “But you always made me your companion at all the parties you went

stepping in front of Elspeth, shielding her completely. He even

openly defending me, is he not? Elspeth mourned for herself inwardly without saying a word. What Arthur said will probably incense Emma at once. If she really

what’s wrong

overthinking it.” Arthur seemed to find it somewhat irritating to speak to her, so he turned around and wrapped his arm around Elspeth’s shoulders. “Didn’t you say you were hungry just now? Let’s

had no choice but to nod obediently

they arrived at a corner, a middle-aged