Rules of Engagement

As Elsa was thinking, she turned around to the small hall. There were only six tables present, and a waiter who was assigned to take the people inside for dinner. After all, since the hall was only booked tomorrow, the business could still run today.

"Excuse me, can I cancel a room reservation?" Elsa asked once she walked over to the reception table.

"What's the date?" the receptionist asked politely.

"The one for tonight," she answered apologetically. Her parents were supposed to be here tonight. She lived in the staff dormitory of her company, which wasn't convenient for them so she booked a place here. However, since they said that they'd come a day late, the room would just be a waste of resources.

"I'm sorry, Miss. It's almost noon now, so the hundred percent refund isn't available." There was a pause. "If you really want the refund, I could get you 50% only."

Elsa took a deep breath. Well, there was no point in canceling it now. Plus, she also heard how there was a free breakfast buffet aligned with the room. There were also unlimited supplies of American mashed potatoes and waffles, a favorite of Jane Liang and Little Bun.

She smiled at the thought as she dialed the number. "Jane, are you on duty tonight?"

"No. The flu a few days ago was just rampant, so I got a few days off for my work during the week, just in time for your wedding. Why? Got some plans for your bachelorette party?" Her teasing voice went in the line.

"That's exactly what I'm here for."

Jane Liang burst out laughing. "I know you so well. So, which restaurant?"

"Actually, since my parents are coming tomorrow and the hotel room I booked for them are available now, I was wondering you and Little Bun would want to stay the night? Plus, they serve waffles!"

"You know just what we want!" Jane Liang waved her hands up in the air. She and Little Bun had always loved waffles. "Is Uncle Johnson alright?"

"He's okay, but he still needs to take the traditional medicine every day. Since my Mom thinks it's unlucky to take medicine before the wedding, she postponed their arrival till tomorrow."

Once she got everything settled, Elsa decided to buy some more clothes for the wedding tomorrow. Given that she was a journalist for the society pages, she needed clothes that were convenient and comfortable to walk around as well as formal enough just in case an interview were to pop up on her schedule. Therefore she only had business suits, pajamas, and a few more evening gowns.

and a long dress. It was knitted intricately with all the high-class

and she agreed. However, even if

rejected, they directly transferred twenty thousand to her account, requiring her to buy some new outfits for Greenwood and herself. It was customary for the bride's parents to pay for the wedding outfits of the new couple. When Greenwood heard about it, he laughed out

the 10,000, she used her own card, not

chosen for herself was cheaper – costing 800, but

gates of the hotel, two tall men passed by her. Due to their height, it was difficult to look up and see who they were, so she just simply ignored them. As they left, she saw a lone card lying on

only to see that the two

safer to hand it over to the front desk. She was about to

Greenwood approached her. "I didn't expect

a few more clothes. Since you were in a meeting, I didn't tell you." She noticed that Greenwood seemed a little unhappy when he

it's for me to

smiled. He placed a hand on her shoulders. "Let's go inside and have a drink. I

Elsa was still unaccustomed to being held by him. A part of her wanted to push him away, but it'd be too

that awkward couple. They look terribly mismatched. I think it's time we find you a

She ordered a cup of coffee while the man in front of her ordered a glass of water. Her hand was being held by the man in front of her, and Soren could sense the uncomfortableness

He then turned away.

what do you say? I don't want anything to happen with my

F&B Department." Soren took

of coffee. While he was ordering, he got a call from

The cafe was very quiet, with only the sound of the piano

arrive until tomorrow", "ask for a leave for the wedding",

were the words Soren started to piece together as

annoyed at their conversation so he walked over to the

didn't notice that Greenwood had also followed him out. Greenwood paid no attention to the man with him on the balcony as his eyes were only focused on Elsa's