The Queen's Search for Love

Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, business, events and incidents are the products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, business establishments, or actual events is purely coincidental.Book Cover Photo credits to: @katie.one- - - - - - - - - - - - -A young lady was busy looking at the table while instructing one of the staff to move the platter of dessert on the centre when suddenly her phone rang interrupting her from what she was doing."Tell them to hurry up. We only have an hour left, the party will start at exactly eight p.m." She uttered to one of her staff before walking towards a corner to answer the call."Yes, Huahua?" Jingfei spoke."Feifei, what are you doing? I hope I have not interrupted you." Lihua uttered on the other side of the phone.Jingfei slightly smiled as she glanced at the time, her best friend

        Before the sun rises, Alexander who didn't fall asleep was already busy cooking breakfast in Jingfei’s kitchen. The soup and hangover medicine that he requested last night had been delivered early in the morning. He was almost done preparing breakfast when he heard a loud bang inside the young lady’s room.          Hurriedly placing the bowl of soup on the table, Alexander ran toward the room and almost burst into laughter when he saw the young lady on the floor, her back was flat on the floor, her head was facing the door and her legs were still on the bed.             “Are you just gonna watch me? Owww!!” Jingfei held her throbbing head, “

    As Alexander was preparing the Steak Frites, he would take glances at the young lady who was also having fun making the desserts. Alexander is still worried about Jingfei since she was so drunk last night. The young man immediately went back to what he was doing when he saw that the young lady was also glancing in his direction.    “Psh! I could feel your gaze on my back!” Jingfei thought when she caught Alexander avoiding her gaze. At exactly noon, the restaurant opened and in an instant, it was filled with people. Jingfei had just finished making the desserts with Anais's help. "Since we are done here, I should help the oth

The sun had set, and city lights began to shine as it illuminated the whole city of Lyon. It was already seven in the evening and two hours have passed since Jingfei cried in Alexander’s arms. She had also a short talk with Lihua, and Jingfei had to lie when her best friend asked if she was crying. Before their phone call ended, Lihua had remainded her to take care of herself and not to get sick.     The young lady is squatting on the couch as she hugged her favourite pillow that Lihua gifted to her. “Here, place this one your eyes to stop the swelling.” Alexander, who came back from the kitchen, handed an ice pack to the young lady.     “Are you good now?” He asked as he sat in front of her. Jingfei nodded, &ldqu

    While everyone at the Heroux residence was busy preparing for the arrival of their young master, at the jewellery store, Jingfei was contemplating which one of the two necklaces would suit Madame’s taste. “Alex, which one of these will your mother like?” Jingfei asked as she glanced at the young man who was busy looking at the rings. “Alexander!” Jingfei poked Alexander to get his attention. “What is it?” Jingfei pointed at the two necklaces, “Which one should I buy?”Alexander stood beside Jingfei and glanced at the necklaces, without saying anything he called the sales lady, “Please pack these two necklaces.” The sales lady nodded and were about to pick the box when Jingfei spoke,