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 not

“Well… thank you.”

elegantly stepped

the hotel together, heading

do you still remember when we used to play house as kids, pretending we were at a hotel?”

Emmanuel nodded.

ever

this hotel isn’t the best.”

she could finish her sentimental

back then

hidden agenda behind it. Besides, his intention at the time

this conversation with Queenie due to his marriage and a desire to avoid any ambiguity with other women.

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other women.

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

had helped him grow emotionally.

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

“No.”

your ears. Let me see if they’re hot-”

“Don’t touch me!”

jade-like hand, intending

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