Chris encountered Marco entering with tea just as he was leaving the living room. He swiftly departed, vanishing before his father could utter a word.

Marco sighed and topped up Fleur’s tea. He approached her with a smile. “Why the serious face, my dear? I thought you’d already—”

“Already what?” She glared at him.

“Nothing, nothing,” he stammered. “I mean, isn’t it better to give him what he wants? He’s like a block of wood. When have you seen him interested in a girl? It’s a rare occurrence that he’s finally opening up, so let’s not argue with him!”

“What do you know?!” She punched him. “I have my own plan. Stop being nosy!”

“Hehe!” He chuckled. “Aren’t you just worried she’ll steal your spotlight once they’re married? Don’t fret, my dear. You’ll always be the queen at home!”

“Go away!”

She remained stubborn but had a smile in her eyes.

Marco settled onto the couch, and she casually put her legs on him, coaxing him to give her a massage. He smiled, his eyes filled with allure.

their meeting. She contemplated it, understanding the Hamertons wouldn’t look favorably upon a common family, especially one rooted in

relationship, it would only complicate

in

giving

but her eyes betrayed a hint of gloom. “I’ll stay by his side as long as he doesn’t give up on me, but… If he can’t handle the pressure one day and chooses to give up, I won’t blame him.

didn’t get what they deserved. She hoped Lena would receive the happiness she deserved, considering

hands, and the latter

Where did you meet?”

“Splendor Hotel.”

to understand the situation. “Did you have fish on

aback, recalling

Sturgeon?” Lina smiled. “That fish is specially raised in the

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