Lucy was honest and foresightful. She would never allow her personal grievances to escalate publicly. Matthew admired this quality about her because personal conflicts would only cloud judgment and lead to irreversible consequences. If Charlotte did not know to back down now, the repercussions would be unimaginable.The photo session and the passing of the golden hairpin came to an end. There was some free time before the ball, and Lucy stuck close to Matthew.“Matt, I’m feeling a little tired. The heels are really uncomfortable.”The heels Matt had chosen were relatively high. Despite Lucy’s lack of experience wearing heels to work, she had been wearing them for quite a while today. Her soles felt as if they were on fire, and she knew that continuing to walk in them would only worsen the situation.Seeing her silently endure the pain, Matthew quietly led her to the VIP area.The VIP area was a special banquet hall in the royal palace reserved for prominent figures in society, i
"My wife is a fan of yours, and she’d like to have your autograph. Do you mind signing one for her now?”The female singer promptly took a postcard from her assistant and scribbled on it.“Of course, why not? It’s just a signature. Here you go.”The singer’s off-stage personality matched her carefree nature on stage. She spoke without much restraint, and her down-to-earth nature rubbed off on Matthew.“It seems my wife has good judgment in people. You two would be good friends.”Matthew thought that she had a bright and cheerful personality, similar to Lucy.“Is that so? I saw your wife on stage just now, and she’s gorgeous. She's nothing like what the rumors say. Those rumor-mongers have no grounds.”“You’re too kind.”As the two were engrossed in conversation, Charlotte quietly sneaked over to Lucy’s side.Lucy could not tell whether she was here with good or bad intentions, but she left a spot for her anyway.“I really appreciate what you did earlier.”Lucy did not think
Charlotte could not help but feel like Lucy was not an easy target today. No matter how hard she hit her, the attack never landed. Despite her efforts, Lucy remained indifferent while talking to her.Charlotte’s inner fury was burning hotter and hotter, but she had nowhere to vent it. It was like trying to scratch an itch she could not reach. It was an unbearable feeling!Lucy knew exactly what was going on in Charlotte’s mind. She was trying to drive a wedge between her and Matthew. She had seen such tactics before, but Charlotte’s words were too unconvincing. Anyone could tell that Matthew and the singer were just having a polite conversation as they kept a respectful distance without any inappropriate behavior.If Lucy had not been attentive, she would have fallen for Charlotte’s trick and gotten angry.Seeing as her attempt to provoke Lucy had been in vain, Charlotte had to shift the conversation elsewhere.She glanced at the exquisitely packaged golden hairpin beside Lucy,
Charlotte could see that Lucy was impermeable, so she left in frustration. She told herself that there would be plenty of opportunities to get back at Lucy in the future. ‘Let’s see who’ll be the last one standing,’ she thought.Shortly after Charlotte left, Matthew returned with a signed postcard in hand.“Here, this is the postcard the singer signed for you. She even left a message.”Lucy happily took the postcard. It had a picture of a forest wonderland that contrasted with the singer’s usual heavy metal style.Underneath the mist, a group of children were having a picnic with happy smiles on their faces.“Did she give this to you?”“Yeah, it seems she got it from her assistant.”“I thought she would like heavy metal and rock stuff, but it seems like she likes child-like postcards like these too.”Matthew took Lucy’s hand and said, “When I greeted her just now, she reminded me of you. Both of you are childish even though you’re grown adults.”“What did you say?”Matthew wa
”Matthew, I didn’t think you were such a golden retriever. I always thought you were just a workaholic with no emotions. Everyone is so scared of getting close to you that they have to step back a bit when they see you.”Clearly missing the point, Matthew asked in confusion, “You're calling me a golden retriever?”Lucy chuckled. “Do you really not know what that means? I’m not going to explain it to you. Look it up yourself! Don’t just work during your free time. Go out and have some fun, like us young people.”Matthew was puzzled. “Lulu, what are you talking about?”Was Lucy calling him old?“Matt, don’t take this the wrong way, but you have the hobbies of middle-aged and elderly people even though you’re only in your 20s. You have no youthful energy at all. "How can you bury yourself in work all day? Not only is it bad for your health, but you’re also so disconnected from the world, making your life so dull.”That was Lucy’s first impression of Matthew. Even after they got ma
Matthew and Lucy rarely got to spend time together anymore, so they usually had to carve out time just to be together. This festival was the perfect opportunity.Matthew was so dedicated to his work that he even sacrificed his own hobbies, yet Lucy was able to dig up his secret interests from the dusty corners of the study.Lucy was so understanding and respectful that it was not an overstatement to say that they were soulmates.Deeply engrossed in conversation, they completely forgot the presence of the rich and powerful figures around them. Their affectionate photos were captured by the reporters.The headlines for tomorrow were already being written in their heads. [Matthew Leon from Leon Corporation and his wife, Princess Lucy of Charleston, debunking rumors.] What a money-making title.As the revolving lights cast a dreamy warm glow on Lucy’s face, Matthew’s hand was about to caress Lucy's cheek when suddenly, there was a sharp whoosh and the lights dimmed.The sudden darkne
Lucy was surprised to see that the owner of this hand was none other than her newly made friend, Truman.Matthew’s expression instantly soured. What was Truman trying to do, standing between him and Lucy? Matthew was starting to get annoyed. He was already displeased when he saw him hovering around Lucy earlier.Anyone with common sense would know better than to disturb them, but Truman seemed to have no fear at all and was unable to sense Matthew’s displeasure.“Do you need anything?”Hearing Matthew’s unfriendly tone, Lucy pinched his arm. Matthew simply gave Truman a warning look.Truman smiled. “Mr. Leon, I remember that you spilled juice on yourself over there. I just wanted to remind you that the stain on your clothes will surely attract a lot of attention if you dance with Lucy later. "Some may even turn it into a scandal. Why don’t I step in and save the day?”“Save the day? How so?”Matthew already knew that Truman’s next words were not well-intentioned, but he still
The music at the ball was a distinctive waltz from the last century. Coupled with the perfectly synchronized dance steps of everyone on the dance floor, the scene was even more dreamlike. The lights followed each pair of dancers, illuminating each person beautifully.As the waltz began, everyone on the dance floor immersed themselves in enjoyment, showcasing their beauty with heartfelt smiles on their faces.Midway through the dance, the most passionate and graceful couples were followed by the spotlight. Everyone’s attention was drawn to them.Among them, the most eye-catching couple were Lucy and Matthew.Despite knowing how to dance, Lucy still seemed a bit awkward. She nearly stepped on Matthew’s toes several times. However, Matthew gently guided her, pulling her closer to his chest.“Matt… can you loosen up a bit? I’m afraid I’ll step on your toes…”Lucy restrained her steps, fearing that she might accidentally jab her heels into Matthew’s feet.Although she had some clos