Witnessing such heartwarming thing, Mia automatically took a deep breath. Her lungs were hot. However, she still tried to hold back the urges not to burst into tears.
Just as the girl began to gain control of herself, Mr. Hunt's gaze accidentally fell on her. With gleaming wrinkled eyes, the old man sighed.
"James, is this beautiful woman your wife?" he asked while letting go of the hug. With a slow motion and a big smile, he turned his focus to face the girl.
"Yes, Dad. This is your daughter-in-law,” Julian answered while placing his palm on Mia's back.
Understanding the meaning of the CEO's light touch, the girl suddenly smiled. Although it's stiff, the curve of her lips looked very sweet in Mr Hunt's eyes. The old man's happiness skyrocketed along with laughter.
"You're very good at picking woman, James," Mr. Hunt said before standing politely face-to-face with the secretary. "So, what should I call my daughter-in-law?"
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When she saw the room she was going to occupy, Mia didn't budge. There was only one narrow bed there, while she had to share the room with the man who was considered her husband by Mister Hunt. "This is your room. It might look small, but this room is wider and much warmer than the other rooms,” Greta explained as she placed Mia's suitcase next to the cupboard. "Thank you, Auntie. This is enough for Mia and me,” Julian said while dragging his bag to the same place. "Then rest! I have to get back to the farm to help Jack. After the horses have been taken care of, then we get ready for the party. If you are hungry, lunch is already available in the kitchen. Don't hesitate!" Curling her lips, the secretary nodded. "Thank you so much, Greta." "My pleasure, Dear. Think of this house as your own home,” the woman replied with a warm smile. A second later, she walked out, leaving the girl with the nephew who also raised the corners of his lips.
"Come on, Mia. Don't be afraid," Greta said, nodding. With a hesitant motion, the secretary began to raise her hand to the head of a nearby brown horse. After successfully stroking Hasty, a wide smile immediately appeared on her face. "Does he like me?" the girl whispered, worried that she might scare the horse. “I don't know, it's too soon to draw conclusions. In that case, how about we hold a test?” Hearing Greta's suggestion, the secretary's eyes widened. "Test?" "Try to stand beside Julian," the woman said with glowing eyes while pulling the brown horse. At three meters away, she stopped and shouted, "Put some distance between you!” Wasting no time, the CEO and his secretary took a step in the opposite direction. Once the two were in the right position, Greta stroked the horse's head. “Hasty, make your choice! Who do you like more?” the woman asked before stepping back. “Julian, Mia, wave like I did earlier.” Smilin
Hearing Julian's report, Greta spontaneously checked the girl's condition. “Mia, are you okay?” Instead of answering, the secretary sat up and shook her head, collecting consciousness. "Mia?" the man sighed while raising an eyebrow, hoping the girl would respond soon. “I'm fine, Sir,” Mia replied, still with the corners of her lips held high. “Then, why did you suddenly laugh?” Julian inquired while observing the look in the secretary's eyes from a closer distance. A second later, the girl's smile began to turn flat. "Nothing, Sir," she said, shaking her head. Without a word, the man looked at his aunt who then shrugged. "How about you take her home? I'll catch up when I'm done returning all the horses to the stables?” Greta suggested to her nephew. "All right," Julian said curtly. Without further ado, he stood up and picked up the secretary with his strong arms. Realizing that the two of those people thought sh
After a moment of silence, Mia took a deep breath. With eyes angled upwards, holding back sadness, the girl spoke again. "Do you know that your son is so great?" she asked through a strained vocal cord. "Of course, I know. My James has always been great," Mr. Hunt replied quickly. Hearing the old man's never-fading spirit, Mia's shoulders felt heavier. With a bitter curve of her lips, she nodded. “The current James is a much greater man. He is the leader of a very large company. Despite his high position, he remains humble and compassionate. James right now is also very persistent and loyal," Mia explained with a dreamy look. "Is that why you love him?" Mr. Hunt asked in a thin voice, as if he didn't want anyone else to hear. Watching how the old man respected her privacy, the corners of the secretary's lips lifted slightly. After a moment of contemplation, the girl nodded again. "Yes. I think, I love him because of that soft side.” “T
"S-sorry .... I don't know you are changing," Julian stuttered. His hand, still attached to the doorknob, seemed hesitant to pull or push, whereas his eyeballs were shaking, confusion determined the direction.Surprisingly, Mia didn't show any anger. While covering her body with the dress that had not been worn perfectly, the girl blinked stiffly. "Okay," she said slowly.“T-then, finish it. I'll come in after you're done,” the man said while forcing a smile and stepping back.Before the door closed tightly, the secretary suddenly called. "Sir ...."In just an instant, Julian restrained the movement. "Yes?""Would you mind helping me zip up this dress?" Mia asked, successfully coloring the CEO's face with amazement.“Zip up your dress?”With a crooked smile, the girl nodded. A second later, she turned around and hurriedly passed her hand through the sleeve of the dress. Then, putting the cloth together behind h
After taking out a ring, Julian handed the box to his uncle. Then, he stared intently at the girl in front of him."Your ring finger, Mia Hunt," the man said, holding out one hand.After wiping the tears from her cheeks, the secretary placed her fingers on Julian's palm. A moment later, a sparkling ring had sweetened her hand."It's the right size," Jack sighed, successfully widening the smile on the groom's face.Without warning, Julian lifted Mia's hand and kissed it warmly. "You are very beautiful tonight, Mrs. Hunt."Worried that tears would ruin her makeup, Mia immediately turned to the ring that was left in the box. After handing the bouquet to Jack, she took a similar, larger ring and put it on Julian's finger.A second later, thunderous applause came from the audience seats. Greta and her father compactly developed a smile with teary eyes."Give her a kiss!" Greta exclaimed, making Mia's heart race again. She had done it befor
Receiving a warm kiss from Mia, Julian's eyes opened maximally. His body had frozen, while the brain and lungs seemed to have forgotten their functions. It was only when the secretary pulled away that he realized that his heart had gone mad and his blood rippled with joy. Not wanting to miss the opportunity, Julian grabbed the back of Mia's head and continued the romance. Getting a backlash, the girl automatically closed her eyes again. Mia knew that she had activated the CEO's wild side. It's her responsibility for taming it. That's why, when Julian lay her down on the bed, she didn't fight back. Even, when the man started exploring, her breath joined to warm the atmosphere. "Sir ...." Julian didn't answer, he just let out a passionate breath in front of the reddened face. While stroking the girl's hair, he noticed the unbelievable look in the secretary's eyes. "Do you want me too?" Julian whispered doubtfully. While stroking the man'
“Hey, don't frown like that! Trust me. Everything will be fine. We will have the blessing of your parents and also my father,” Julian said while ruffling the secretary's hair. “Now smile! Here, we are Julian and Mia Hunt, a newlywed couple.”After one breath, Mia tried to obey the man's suggestion. But unfortunately, the corners of her lips were too heavy to be raised.Realizing the secretary's difficulty, Julian pulled her into his arms. Gently, he patted the back of the uneasy girl."Calm down, Mia. There's nothing to worry about …, as long as we don't just give up,” the man whispered as he soaked in the secretary's warmth. "You're willing to fight for our love, right?"After a moment of silence, Mia pulled Julian's shoulders away so they could look at each other. “Is our action including disobedience? We've gone against our parents' orders," she muttered without thinking.“Our parents' orders? Are