Lucy’s innocence was so endearing that Matthew could not help but laugh.After years of being in the business world, drinking was a necessary skill for social gatherings. How could he not recognize the aroma of the wine?Not to mention, this wine was produced from Leon Corporation’s winery. He had it so often that he could instantly tell from the aroma.“Leon Corporation has a winery in France, and I can tell by the first sniff that it’s produced by that winery.”Lucy licked her red lips. “I didn’t think you were that rich.”Matthew rubbed the back of her neck and said jokingly, “If there’s one thing your husband has, it’s money.”Lucy rolled her eyes and retorted, “You don’t have to flaunt it.”Their arrival caused a stir in the main venue.Just then, the doors to the second-floor banquet hall swung open. An extravagantly dressed woman stepped out—it was Charlotte.It seemed like Charlotte still had the same taste in clothing, always draping herself in extravagance without co
If this was how Charlotte wanted to play the game, Lucy did not hesitate to strike back. She was determined to make Charlotte understand the consequences of speaking recklessly and making a fool of herself in front of the entire nation.“Charlotte, this is the dress you gave me. Look, I just made some alterations.”Lucy knew that she had to speak sarcastically to hit Charlotte where it hurt.“Look at my outfit. Don’t you think it looks great after I altered it? I asked the seller about this dress you gifted me, and they said it only cost 20 dollars. Is the royal family of Charleston going through a tough time financially, which was why you had to get me a cheap dress? "I personally don’t mind it, but I can’t embarrass the royal family at such a grand event like the Wine Festival, don’t you think? So, I decided to alter it myself.”Lucy’s words left Charlotte speechless, and the reporters were about to bombard Charlotte with their questions.“Princess Charlotte, is that true? As
The person’s hand felt cold on Lucy’s shoulder, sending a slight chill down her spine.When she turned around, she saw Truman Bush, the hottest male celebrity in Charleston right now.Lucy had watched some of his movies during her work breaks. Although she was not super up-to-date with the latest celebrity news, she was aware of Truman’s rising popularity in the entertainment industry.Although he started out on a singing competition show, he stood out among the rest for his excellent acting skills. Last year, he even won the Best Newcomer Award.That was not all. His appearance and physique also contributed to his success. Even in today’s entertainment industry, where new talents were constantly emerging, Truman’s looks were hard to come by.Seeing a celebrity up close for the first time, Lucy could not help but feel nervous.“Hello…”She managed to utter a single word but was unsure of what else to say.Truman simply smiled, and his eyes sparkled. “Hello, have we met before?”
Truman had always presented himself as cold and aloof in the entertainment industry, especially after his portrayal of a Eurovian prince in a fantasy show last year. It left such a deep impression that many admired his cold and enigmatic image.Chatting with Truman today, Lucy discovered that he was quite different from the man she had seen on screen.He radiated warmth and spoke with a positive attitude, rather than the aloofness others perceived him as.“I’ve always thought that you were a man of few words, but you’re nothing like I imagine.”Truman replied, “People have different sides to them. What you see on TV is only one or two sides of me, but in private, you can get to know me much better. How about we become friends? Then, you’ll get to know how interesting of a person I am.”Lucy chuckled at his wit. “Sure, let’s be friends.”The first step of making friends was exchanging numbers.Truman shook his phone. “I’ve saved your number! I’m glad to have made a friend like yo
As soon as Lucy said that, Matthew had already made his way to her. He nodded politely to Truman, but he did not hesitate to wrap his arms around Lucy’s waist to assert his dominance.Truman could not help but smile. It seemed like Lucy had indeed found her one true love. It was not often that the mighty Mr. Leon got this jealous.“Well, I have somewhere to be, so I’ll leave both of you to it.”Truman winked slyly at Lucy before leaving them alone.Lucy waved him goodbye and looked down at Matthew’s hands around her waist. She could not resist teasing him, “Why are you so worried? Relax, Truman is a nice guy.”Lucy’s mischievous smile gave Matthew a sense of danger, and he subconsciously tightened his arm around her waist.“Wifey, how do you know what I’m worried about?”“You’re worried that Truman has ulterior motives, aren’t you?”Lucy emphasized the words 'ulterior motives', making Matthew feel uncomfortable. He was unsure of where to place his hand.“Matt, is this how much
While Lucy secretly enjoyed seeing him jealous because it showed that he cared about her, she could not let this misunderstanding persist. If she did not address it right now, the resentment would accumulate and eventually harm their relationship. It was not worth it at all.Matthew’s expression softened a little, and he breathed a sigh of relief when he heard that Truman had someone he liked.“Matt, from now on, please don’t be so quick to judge people and act impulsively. I think Truman is quite nice, and he knows to maintain a respectful distance from me too.”Matthew realized that he should not have jumped the gun, so he apologized, “I’m sorry, wifey. I didn’t mean to. I was just worried about you.”“It’s okay, Matt. If there are any issues between us, we must address them openly instead of bottling them up. I’m glad that you talked to me about it. Isn’t it nice that we get to discuss it together?”Matthew might have been a little impulsive, but Lucy was pleased with how he
Lucy could not help but notice that Matthew had gotten even more stubborn ever since they moved to Charleston. She wondered if it was the influence of the country’s environment that had changed his personality. It seemed that his previous calm and restrained self had disappeared. She could not tell whether this was good or bad, a blessing or a curse.Resigned to her fate, Lucy allowed Matthew to drag her to the dessert area.Since Charleston placed great importance on the Wine Festival, the pastry chefs in the dessert area were the best of the best.For Lucy, a good dessert was sweet but not cloying, leaving one wanting more. The overly sweet desserts that made one feel sick after one bite did not appeal to her at all.Matthew first picked up a slice of black forest cake. Lucy took a bite, and as expected, it was a masterpiece. It was far superior to what one would typically find at bakeries.Matthew nibbled on the cake and said to her, "Leon Corporation has a few dessert shops
It was rare to see Matthew display such a helpless and sorrowful expression.He was a master strategist in the business world, and everyone present would kill to work with Leon Corporation. He never had to worry about finding suppliers, but seeing Matthew’s expression, Lucy grew uneasy.“I was born into that kind of environment, and my family naturally wanted me to enter business too, so I had a lot to learn. Since I was a child, I never had much time to rest, which is how I’ve achieved what I have today.”To thrive in the business world, he must have endured a lot of hardships since young. His childhood must have been bleak. He probably sacrificed his leisure time for success.“I know everyone has their own struggles, but I didn’t think you did too.”“None of us are gods, Lulu. Remember that.”Lucy patted his shoulder and said, “You’re different.”Lucy was quite skilled in comforting others. With just a few words, she managed to dispel Matthew’s feelings of helplessness and sor