Vicars Hotel.
"Norman Bennett, is it Zane’s birthday today?" Elliana Lyle was sowhat surprised. Although she was familiar with Zane Bennett, she couldn’t rember his birthday.
Feeling a bit embarrassed, she said, "You didn’t tell earlier, I haven’t even prepared a gift or anything."
However, the man did not respond to her words. Instead, he stood tall, looking down at her smooth neck.
Then his gaze moved up, locking onto her eyes.
"She actually gave this to you."
"Huh?" She looked down, then grabbed the necklace, "You an this?"
She explained, "I gave Hannah Collins a necklace today, and she exchanged it for this one."
Then she asked, "Does this necklace have so important significance?"
The man had used the word "actually," suggesting this necklace was quite significant.
The man said, "I’ve seen her wearing it since childhood."
"Really?" A necklace worn since childhood must have significant aning, so she quickly took it off, planning to put it with the two bracelets.
But just as she rembered sothing, she wanted to ntion giving the necklace to Hannah so she wouldn’t forget.
Having just woken up not long ago, her mind was still a bit foggy.
After putting away the necklace, she sprinted past the man towards the living room, instructing, "Norman Bennett, don’t move."
She rummaged through a pile of items, found two exquisite little boxes, and rushed back to the bedroom fervently.
Norman was very "obedient," not moving at all, still standing in the sa spot.
She hid the items behind her back, bouncing in front of the man.
"Norman Bennett, hold out your hand." She suddenly realized she got the order wrong and quickly corrected, "No, close your eyes."
The man looked down at her, cooperatively closing his eyes, then extended his left hand.
Only then did she open the two boxes, revealing a pair of rings with a circle of diamonds in the middle, like a thin line, understated yet shining.
She had ticulously chosen this ring, and it was one of a kind. After all, the slogan of that wedding ring brand was that each ring was made in only one pair.
So the price was higher, instantly draining her savings.
Removing the ring, she focused on the man’s distinctively jointed hand. She couldn’t have bought the wrong size, as these hands had held her countless tis.
She carefully slipped it onto the man’s ring finger, and it fit perfectly.
"Okay, you can open your eyes now."
Originally, she thought Norman Bennett would be surprised or sothing, at least a little shocked, but the man just calmly glanced at the ring on his hand.
Calm to the extre.
"Norman Bennett..." She hadn’t finished speaking when the man leaned in, took the other ring from her hand, and finally knelt down on one knee to put it on her finger.
Before she had ti to react, her lips were covered with warmth.
...
In the car.
Elliana Lyle had already changed into her dress and was on the road. If it weren’t for the party they had to attend, she feared she might collapse today.
"Norman Bennett, it’s obviously Zane’s birthday, why did you say it was socializing?" She held the man’s ringed hand, taking pictures under the car’s interior lighting.
She wanted to post the picture on Weibo.
The man let her move his hand as she wished, saying, "It’s just using it as an excuse for socializing, so it’s naturally considered that."
"Norman Bennett, when I put the ring on you, you didn’t seem to react at all." After taking the picture, she began to question the man.
The man easily pulled her into his arms, and whispered softly into her ear, "What kind of reaction would you like? Hmm?"
The warm breath on her ear made it itch a bit. She shrank her neck, pressing her face against his neck.
"Hmm..." She thought for a mont, then pleaded, "At least so reaction, not just calm and doing nothing."
"Alright." The man agreed in one go.
She gazed up at him, looking at him with expectation. She hadn’t seen him smile at her in a long ti. It was always a gentle smile, very shallow and faint.
Though it was beautiful, she hadn’t felt that he was particularly happy.
The man looked down at her lips, saying clearly, "Right now, it won’t do."
...
―――Riverside Haven.
"Cousin~" Sumr Hue imdiately broke free from Zane Bennett’s hand when she saw her, running straight towards her.
Like a runaway horse, lifting the hem of her pink skirt, making her look like a fleeing princess.
"Sumr, you’re here too." Before she could say anything else, she saw Joy Lyle walking towards her not far away.
In a light blue tailcoat short dress, elegant and dignified, perfectly showcasing the gentle flow of water-like grace.
Seeing the crowd that had gathered today, people from various industries had arrived. As Norman Bennett had said, it was indeed a social event.
"Joy.
"Elliana."
After their greeting, she introduced Joy Lyle to Sumr Hue: "Sumr, this is my sister, Joy Lyle."
Seeing this, Sumr Hue followed her lead, directly saying, "Hello, Joy."
"Sumr, co here!"
A cold voice ca.
Looking towards the source of the sound, she realized it was Zane Bennett.
Today, Zane Bennett was uncharacteristically authoritative, dressed in a suit, making Elliana Lyle almost not recognize him, especially with Zane Bennett’s formal manner at the mont, it was just like the real thing.
"What are you two..."
Sumr Hue shot a frosty glance at Zane Bennett, but before she could finish, Zane Bennett covered her mouth with his hand.
"Brother." Zane Bennett talked with Norman Bennett while pulling Sumr Hue backward.
At the sa ti, Sumr Hue realized sothing and stopped struggling.
Norman Bennett glanced at the two, responded indifferently with an "Mm," and then led Elliana Lyle into the hotel.
"Oh dear, my little ancestor, I was wrong, you must perform well today, don’t make any mistakes, okay?" Zane Bennett coaxed in Sumr Hue’s ear.
Of course, Sumr Hue wasn’t a clueless person, so she said, "Don’t worry, I’ve got it under control."
...
Because Elliana Lyle wore a long gown that reached the floor, she had to leave one hand free to lift the dress as she walked. Underneath the apricot skirt were heels adorned with diamonds; even a single one missing would equate to a house in a small town.
So she was particularly careful as she walked.
However, Norman Bennett was very considerate, walking at a slow pace.
After crossing the red carpet, they arrived at the grand entrance of the party hall, opulent and resplendent in its splendor, it was breathtaking.
Upon entering the hall, all eyes were on the two of them.
Once everyone recognized Norman Bennett, their eyes swiftly turned towards Elliana Lyle at his side.
In a gown of warm apricot chiffon, a semi-transparent silk shawl added a touch of maturity, with light gold pearls hanging from its edges, giving the light, airy shawl a nice drape.
Her three thousand strands of black hair were pinned back, fixed with a white jade loop, enhancing the delicacy of her face.
It wasn’t just the outfit worth a fortune; it was her face, as beautiful as a painting, that truly stunned and incited envy.
"Is that Elliana Lyle by Norman Bennett’s side? Why did he bring her along?"
Mrs. Chen’s eyes were fixed, her tone losing the flattery it had just monts before.
Beside her, Mia Clarke covered a laugh and calmly said, "Mrs. Chen, no need to be anxious. It’s just a companion, who doesn’t take soone along? They don’t have a main squeeze yet. If they did, then what room would a companion have? Wouldn’t you agree, Mrs. Chen?"
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Chen’s expression softened, she chuckled, "Oh yes, yes, yes, you’re absolutely right, Mrs. Bennett."
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