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Isabella wanted to confidently declare that she was better at winning Cynthia over, but considering her parents' relationship, she found it hard to say it out loud.Hence, she tossed the question to Cynthia, "Mommy, am I better at making you happy than Dad?"Cynthia nodded. "Mmhmm."Isabella immediately looked proud and asked Matthew, "Did you hear that?"Matthew casually remarked, "She just doesn't want to embarrass you."Isabella was frustrated! Nonetheless, even though Matthew was annoying, he was right. Besides Matthew, Isabella could not find anyone else who put so much effort into making Cynthia happy. Many couples experienced a lull in their relationship in middle age, but Matthew and Cynthia seemed as love-struck as ever. Anyone who saw them would envy their sweet romance.Shifting the topic, Isabella stood beside Luther and asked, "What did you and Luther talk about? Did my dad give you a hard time?"Luther felt that Isabella's family was exceptionally kind. "No. Mr.
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"Your mom has never been good at chatting. Don't you think it'll make her feel uncomfortable by letting her spend time alone with Joshua?" Matthew said as he gently tapped her head, affectionate yet stern.Isabella scratched her head, mumbling, "Oh, right."Matthew lightly poked her forehead, saying, "You still dare to say you're the best at making her happy.""I just didn't consider everything for a moment. I'm blaming you for calling Luther upstairs, messing up my brain," Isabella explained."So it's my fault?" Isabella nodded. "Of course." "Go pick the ingredients; I'll head in first," Matthew said."Okay." Then, Isabella watched as Matthew left. Observing his tall and handsome figure, she agreed that Matthew seemed more compatible with Cynthia. After all, Joshua was like Cynthia, quiet and reserved. It would surely be boring if the two were together. Unlike Matthew, who, despite appearing reserved, was a typical chatterbox in front of Cynthia.Luckily, she was also a
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Looking at Cynthia acting this way, Joshua felt emotional even though it had been more than twenty years. He still liked her stubbornness."Cynthia," Joshua suddenly said.Cynthia raised her gaze, asking, "Yes?""If I didn't treat you the way I did back then but chose you instead of Jayleen, would you still have left me?" Joshua asked her in a tone that was more relaxed and natural."Based on your question, if Jayleen had really left you because of a terminal illness, would you choose her or me?" Cynthia countered.There was a moment of silence after that. Joshua's eyes gradually deepened, and after a while, he answered, "I don't know." If it were him now, he would definitely choose Cynthia. However, he was not as mature as he was now. With that, he would have felt obligated to Jayleen and wanted to make amends. Without facing that specific situation, he could not make a decision. "That's why we're not suitable for each other," Cynthia continued."If Matthew also had a
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Luther also finally realized that though he usually struggled with feelings of inferiority, he had the courage to fight for Isabella no matter what."You're the president of the Neal Group, and socializing is inevitable," Jojo looked at the bottles on the table and said, "As long as you can last longer than us all, I'll approve of you being with Isabella. After all, I treat her as my beloved sister."Jojo hoped that Isabella would find someone reliable. Many of those in their circle would go crazy and throw a fit when drunk, and he was not if Luther was one of those. Hence, he decided to test him."Alright," Luther agreed.Annie nudged Nick's arm, quietly asking what they should do. Nick was confused. Annie glared at him impatiently, whispering, "You know Luther can't handle alcohol well! The last time we went to Jiverton, he got drunk quickly. If they keep drinking, won't something bad happen?"Nick glanced at Jojo and Luther, whispering to Annie, "You don't need to worry abo
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"Jojo's alcohol tolerance is probably many times better than Luther's. Are you sure it's fine to let them drink?" Annie murmured beside Nick with a hint of concern. "It's just one drinking session, nothing to worry about," Nick reassured her. Jojo and Luther were not regular drinkers, but they were healthy. An occasional night of drinking should be fine."Keep an eye on them. I'll go call Isabella. Make sure to find an excuse to slow down their drinking," Annie said, a bit uneasy about the situation since both men were important to Isabella."No need for that..."Annie, in all seriousness, instructed him, "Do it."Nick gave in, "Alright..."Seeing the two still drinking as before, Nick thought to follow Annie's advice and talk to them."How about taking a break for now? Drinking like this can be harmful to your health. How about adding some games to the mix, and slowly enjoying the drinks?" Nick said when they set their glasses down. "I'm fine with that. What about him?" Jo
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Everyone was left speechless.Was Nick really naive or pretending to be dumb?Jojo was well aware of his current situation. Hence, he refrained from mentioning the past. He simply replied, "Isabella's marrying Luther.""It doesn't matter who she is marrying now. The purpose of your stories isn't about winning; it's about which one is more meaningful to Isabella. Everything from childhood holds significance," Nick tried to instill some sense into Jojo.After finishing his drink, Jojo said to Luther, "Let's continue."In the subsequent rounds, Luther and Jojo took turns drinking. Annie was still in the corridor talking on the phone. As soon as the call connected on the other side, she asked, "Where are you?"Isabella was heading to the hotel to talk to Luther about Jojo's visit tonight. "On the road, driving. What's going on?""Why aren't you here?" Isabella continued driving while the call was on speaker, saying, "I can't come over right now. I have to go to the hotel to find L
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"Luther just went to sleep the last time. He didn't act crazy. Don't make things up," Annie retorted, irritated by his lack of insight."You didn't follow them back. How would you know?" Nick felt a bit annoyed, not understanding why Annie was siding with Luther. Annie replied, "I talked to Isabella. That's how I know."Jojo's emotions churned despite Annie's defense. Watching Luther's composed face, he could not help wondering if Luther was holding back or genuinely not drunk. "Can you still drink?" Nick asked."I can," Luther replied calmly.Jojo kindly advised, "Don't force yourself."Jojo wanted to see how Luther would behave when drunk, but it did not mean he would force him to keep drinking. After all, Luther was Isabella's boyfriend. Since Isabella considered him a brother figure, Jojo thought he should act like one and be the bigger person. Luther glanced at everyone and said, maintaining his calm demeanor, "I'm not. Let's stick to the original plan."Jojo reluctant
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Jojo asked, "Isabella is coming?""I was worried about you guys drinking too much earlier, so I called her. She happened to be looking for Luther too," Annie explained, glancing at her watch.As if on cue, Isabella opened the door, panting.She walked in and asked, "Why wasn't I invited to the gathering?""It's not a gathering. We just wanted to see if your boyfriend is worthy of you," Nick, an honest person, revealed.Isabella looked at Jojo, realizing that this was probably Jojo's idea."I'm sorry. We shouldn't have done this to him without your permission." Jojo took the initiative and apologized, aware that their actions might not have been appropriate."It's okay." Isabella understood he meant well but added, "Just don't do it anymore. You should trust my judgment. I haven't made a wrong choice in my life.""Are you saying rejecting Jojo was the right choice?" Nick blurted out, never thinking before saying anything. Annie did not hesitate to kick him again.Nick looked
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Isabella glared at Nick. He actually betrayed her! Caught off guard by Luther's honesty, Nick quickly explained, "Don't look at me like that. Luther forced me to do it. If I didn't agree to his request, he would've spilled my past to my current girlfriend.""Current girlfriend?" Isabella looked puzzled.Nick confessed honestly, "My new girlfriend."Isabella was at a loss for words. Nick was very handsome. His looks could rival top celebrities. Naturally, with his face and charisma, he had no shortage of admirers. That led to a habit of frequently changing girlfriends."I made my rules clear to her. No shady behavior allowed," Nick added quickly, sensing what Isabella was thinking.Hearing this, Isabella did not say much.A moment later, Luther, seeing that their conversation had wrapped up, took Isabella's hand and left. On the way back, he deliberately brought up the topic of proposals."What kind of proposal do you like?" Luther asked."Anything works," Isabella replied
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There was a time when Isabella considered letting Luther propose to her. However, he had not shown any signs that he would or asked for her ring size. There was no need to overthink it; that fool probably had not even thought about it. Nonetheless, Isabella did not blame Luther. After all, she was well aware that everyone expressed love differently. Yet, that was also precisely why she wanted to propose to him, to make him understand just how much she cared."What's wrong?" Annie asked, concerned."I'm just worried," Isabella replied. The ring sizes had been a constant worry for her."Because of what you just mentioned?"Isabella nodded. "Yeah.""Why do you want to propose to him?" Annie looked toward a dark corner. "In most relationships, the boyfriend proposes to the girlfriend, right?""I want him to feel loved," Isabella answered simply.Luther was different from most people; he always suppressed his negative emotions and limited his freedom. He no longer wanted to restr
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"No," Luther declined; he still wanted to be the one proposing to her."Okay," Joshua agreed readily.Luther nodded, letting his mind wander. In the following days, Isabella kept checking on the progress, each time being informed that there was no opportunity to measure Luther's finger.In the blink of an eye, three days passed.Cynthia and Matthew had a conversation with Isaiah.Due to prior preparation, Isaiah handled Cynthia and Matthew's questions smoothly. Although they knew Isaiah had not been entirely truthful, based on his attitude toward Sandra, they agreed to the marriage without excessive probing into his relationship with her.As for Isabella, she waited for a few days but had not received any news. Frustrated, she decided to go to Jiverton herself to find Luther.When Joshua heard about her plan, he asked her to give him a bit more time. He assured her he would have the sizes by next Friday at the latest."Really?" Isabella was worried about running out of time.
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"Okay." Isaiah already had a plan in mind.After discussing the matter, the two did not say much more. In the following two days, Cynthia and Matthew stayed home while Isabella prepared the details and processes for the proposal.However, after going through the general plan, Isabella suddenly realized a problem. She did not know Luther's ring size. How could she prepare a ring for the proposal without knowing the size?Realizing this issue, she immediately thought of flying to Jiverton to find out but hesitated due to Luther's caution. If she returned so soon after just coming back, he would surely be suspicious. After much contemplation, she came up with a solution—Joshua.When Isabella called, Joshua happened to be having a meal with Luther."I'm not busy, what's up?""I need your help with something," Isabella said, trusting Joshua's abilities, "but Luther can't know about it."Joshua instinctively glanced at Luther.Luther was confused. He glanced at Joshua's phone and
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"Quit the act," Matthew said to Isabella, "It's too bad."Isabella stayed quiet. Matthew bluntly stated, "Isaiah currently oversees the company, and the annual revenue has been consistently increasing under his management. He even took a few subsidiaries public.""And?" Isabella inquired."He has a talent for this," Matthew hinted, leaving Isabella puzzled as she struggled to keep up with Matthew's pace."He's barely in his twenties, so there's no rush to get married," Matthew explained. He saw through everything, understanding Isaiah well, adding, "If there were truly such a concern, he could easily establish a company under Sandra's name in the next few years, operate it until it goes public."With Isaiah's abilities and connections, starting a company and taking it public would be a simple task. After the IPO and proper management, Sandra's value would naturally rise. This would effortlessly 'shut their mouths'. Isabella wanted to say something, realizing her dad's words
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"That depends on the secret he's keeping," Matthew responded immediately, taking the opportunity to tease Isaiah, "If it's something against our moral values, it'd be hard not to form an opinion, even if we try not to.""He's not that kind of person," Isabella defended Isaiah.Matthew did not respond but just sat there. Their father-son dynamic involved banter and teasing, but when it came down to it, they genuinely cared about each other."He's just worried that you might object to Sandra's background," Isabella continued to spin her tale convincingly.Cynthia and Matthew were confused, both staring at Isabella.Isabella felt a bit uneasy. Something seemed off with her parents' expressions. "What's wrong?""Are you sure Isaiah is worried about this?" Cynthia asked.Why was their beloved daughter so bad at lying? Not catching on, Isabella nodded, "Absolutely.""Setting aside the fact that we've always taught you not to treat people differently based on their family background
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"Ah, I see." Isabella breathed a sigh of relief and purposely asked, "Is it possible that Isaiah got to know Sandra through Uncle Yves and Uncle Sean?""It's unlikely," Cynthia denied. Even though they had not arranged any blind dates or rushed Isaiah into marriage, given his personality, he would not seek an introduction from anyone."Whenever you have time, ask Isaiah to bring his girlfriend home," Cynthia said, truly wishing for her children to find happiness. Isabella agreed, "Sure.""Isabella," Cynthia suddenly spoke up.Putting away her plan book, Isabella responded, "Hmm?""Do you think I look stern?" Cynthia sounded gentler than usual, lacking the usual nonchalance.Having been accustomed to being herself, Cynthia found it a bit awkward to take on the role of an elder suddenly. If she left a bad impression on Sandra during their first meeting, it could easily jeopardize Isaiah's relationship."Not at all," Isabella spoke sincerely, looking at Cynthia affectionately. "Y
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Isaiah had seen through their plans. He knew that his parents' friends enjoyed watching him banter with Matthew. Every time something was like this, they would eagerly make things difficult for him.Early the next morning, Mitchell and the others began implementing the plan. Initially, Matthew did not suspect anything and thought they genuinely had urgent matters to attend to and brought Cynthia back home first.Considering Luther's upcoming proposal, they decided not to travel the world but instead explored nearby cities. After Mitchell and the others called Matthew aside, Isabella approached Cynthia. Cynthia was surprised to learn about Isabella and Isaiah's plan."Aren't you afraid of getting in trouble?" Cynthia asked."Not at all," Isabella responded very directly, her mind focused on planning her and Luther's engagement. "Isaiah said he can handle this matter, so let's discuss the proposal first. I've thought about several options, but none seem good enough.""Okay," Cynth
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Isaiah was surprised."Take her to shoot wedding photos first," Isabella suggested seriously. After giving it some thought, Isaiah said, "I'll ask her during dinner.""Why bother asking?" Isabella thought Isaiah's emotional intelligence was lacking, and Sandra's expectations were too low. "Just pick a few reputable studios and let her choose one she likes."During their conversation, Isabella noticed that Sandra was slightly anticipating a wedding, although she had refused for some unknown reason. If she was not truly opposed to weddings, there should not be an issue with pre-wedding photos."If you give it directly to her, she'll probably say she doesn't need it," Isabella coined. She could see through people and was quite clever.Isaiah clearly did not consider this possibility."Take a look at these studios. My friends suggested them," Isabella had already made the selections and recommended them to him. "Weren't you against my decision before?" Isaiah, not understanding h
