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. After tidying up everything, she and Arthur went

time’s Fashion Week was a relatively grand event. Being officially dead in Chars, Elspeth had to keep a low profile, so she had no choice but

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

the woman next to him? Why have we never seen

celebrity named Emma Walker? How come he got himself a different companion so

for the sake of novelty, I guess. Men are all like this, after

Seeing how Arthur and Elspeth linked arms while talking and laughing

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 with him.

voice sounded indifferent. Obviously,

a hurt look before darting a glance at Elspeth next to him. “But you always made me your companion at all the parties you went to before. Who is this woman beside you?” She didn’t even have to guess it; even though the woman was wearing sunglasses,

Arthur smiled while stepping in front of Elspeth, shielding her completely. He even deliberately put the stress on

herself inwardly without saying a word. What Arthur said will probably incense Emma at once. If she

instant. “Arthur, what’s wrong with you? Are

I be mad at you? You’re overthinking it.” Arthur seemed to find it somewhat irritating to speak to her, so he turned around

but to

at a corner, a middle-aged man came over and made small