Mr Carlos Huo, She's Your Wife

Blair's voice gradually trailed off under Hartwell's sharp gaze. How could she tell a lie in front of her cousin? He was a man of power and influence, and young at that. Besides that, he was her family.

Indeed, Hartwell had figured it out, and saw into the young girl's heart. Joslyn had already told him Blair was heartbroken after being turned down by the man she loved. He had been wondering who it was. Imagine his surprise—it was Wesley!

Hartwell just thought Blair merely admired Wesley, just like any other girl worshiping a star. He never imagined her feelings for him were something more than that.

Now he finally pieced everything together. Wesley was a hot-blooded young man, ambitious, and driven. As far as love went, he was clueless, so it wasn't surprising that he turned Blair down.

"Got an explanation, Wesley?" Hartwell asked coldly.

Blair knew her cousin was trying to protect her. She ran up to him and took his arm. As she tried to pull him into the room, she said in a hushed voice, "Just let it go. I'm engaged now. Don't embarrass me, please?"

Hartwell silently turned his head to shoot Wesley a look before following Blair into the VIP room.

The room was filled with laughter. You could hear it all over the restaurant. After everyone came in, there were four young men there as well as the elders, and they were loud and noisy. The Li and Ji families got on quite well. Keith's and Gilbert's wives had passed away long ago. So including Blair, only three women were in the room.

As soon as Blair came into the room, Niles called out excitedly, "Hi Blair. I saved a seat for you." He stood up and gallantly pulled out the chair next to his own.

Blair couldn't turn him down. She glanced at Adalson and then walked around the table to Niles' side. She managed to keep her smile steady.

Wesley walked in just as she sat down.

The first thing he saw was Blair sitting next to Niles. Wesley was a little surprised and then heard Niles say, "Hey Wesley. Have a seat next to Mom."

'Have a seat next to Mom.' It sounded innocent, but he knew it was a trick from his younger brother. If he took the seat arranged by Niles, then he'd have Cecelia on his right and Blair on his left.

the other side of Niles. Normally,

knew nothing about it. He quickly

he had

and Wesley. When he was about to ask Blair to change seats, Adalson cut in to urge the baffled man, "Sit down, Wesley. Everyone's here. Your grandfather must be pooped after that plane ride. Let's finish up early so

nodded, pulled out the chair and sat down. After the waiters placed the dishes

that idea. "We'll stay with Wesley. He has enough room

stared at his old friend. "C'mon, we're friends. Why so formal?

But I'm sure Wesley wouldn't

a fit

Niles moved his chair a bit closer

chew the food

"That true? You're engaged?"

"Well... yes."

face. "Why? I thought you were crushing on my

'Cut it out! Your brother can hear

right. Wesley did hear their conversation and shot a

little sad. She kept her voice as low as possible as she replied to Niles, "We were just neighbors. 'Were' being the operative

whole time.

gulped down his food. However, he could see how

considered Blair a friend, or maybe because he had an axe to grind. Either way, Baldwin was sure that Niles wasn't

deliberately avoid eye contact with Blair. But when he occasionally took a quick glance at her, the look in his eyes was complicated. Baldwin

buying it, either. Blair picked up her glass, starting in on the lemonade. He suddenly drew closer to her and whispered again, "You can't fool

Shocked by what Niles had told her, Blair awkwardly choked on the lemonade and coughed