The next day's festival highlight was divided into several parts, starting with a grand auction where rare wines—treasured and stored in cellars by buyers and sellers alike—would be up for bids.At the Charleston palace, there was an auction unlike any other. It was special because it helped a charity. Some of the money made from selling things went straight to helping people in need.Next up was the super fun wine-tasting game. Anyone could join, no matter how old they were, what job they had, or where they came from. They got to try really yummy red wines, and if they could guess where and when the wine was made, they could win a big prize! For years, that guessing game had been tough, with no one able to win the final round. It had been a big mystery that everyone loved to talk about. The media could not wait to see if someone would finally solve it that day.After the wine fun, it was time for Charleston Fashion Week. It was a whole week of people showing off new clothes from
After a long day, Lucy was starting to ache all over, feeling it even in her bones.She fell asleep as soon as she lay down on the bed, and Matthew could not take his eyes off her gentle features. He was unable to resist caressing her delicate skin.Lucy’s beauty was inoffensive. Only those who spent time with her would understand her infinite charm.Matthew wanted to protect her from the outside world, but Lucy bore the responsibility of the royal princess of Charleston, so she could not escape her duties. That was one of Matthew’s dilemmas.His wife was so attractive that she would draw many eyes to her, making him jealous.Over the years, Matthew had never felt this way before. The word 'jealousy' was not in his dictionary.Since he was a child, he stood out among his peers with his outstanding learning abilities.During exams, his extraordinary intelligence always shone through, regardless of the papers' difficulty. He always came out at the top, and no one ever came close.
A dreamless night passed.When Lucy woke up, Matthew had already prepared breakfast. Seeing how tired Lucy was yesterday and how fast she fell asleep, Matthew could not help but worry about her. Thus, he got up early to make breakfast.The aroma of homemade sandwiches and milk greeted Lucy’s senses when she woke up, overwhelming her with joy. She had gotten much lazier ever since she got together with Matthew.After breakfast, it was time for the highlight of the Wine Festival.More guests arrived today compared to yesterday, and the reporters had gathered at the venue since early morning, making it almost impossible to squeeze through.Lucy glanced outside the palace garden and saw even more fans today.They held up banners and photos of their favorite stars, shouting loudly outside the venue.It was rumored that a superstar guest flew in from overseas to attend the event today. As they had been staying out of the spotlight for a while, their comeback attracted a lot of attenti
The first participant lifted the first glass of red wine and took a small sip before writing down the brand and year the wine was made.The other participants followed suit and tasted the wine before writing down their answers.Lucy was calm as she had tasted this wine before. Perhaps it was luck because Matthew had taken her to a banquet once where she had the opportunity to taste it.She did not intend to drink on that day, but she decided to try the red wine on a whim.Lucy had never been against drinking. It was just that she never had the spare money to indulge in it, let alone in expensive red wines like these.After taking the first sip, the fragrance of the red wine filled her mouth, causing her tastebuds to dance with delight.The quality of the wine was exceptional, and the rich aroma was one of a kind. Lucy had not been able to forget the taste ever since.Unexpectedly, it was the first glass of wine presented at the event, so Lucy confidently wrote down the name of t
Unlike the previous rounds, the final round only presented a single glass of red wine.However, the participants had to correctly identify the brand, year, and exact date this particular series of red wine was officially launched.The first two criteria seemed manageable, but the last one was a challenge because the gap between the year the wine was produced and the year it was officially released could vary. The higher the demand, the shorter the gap between the two dates, which reflected its superior quality and customer appeal.Lucy gazed at the clear red liquid in the glass, noticing that it seemed different from the wines presented earlier. However, she was too far away to smell the aroma of the wine.Everyone in the room fell silent, holding their breath as they watched intently at the two participants taking a sip.Their expressions were calm before tasting the wine, but afterward, they both looked puzzled. They stared thoughtfully at their glasses of wine.The final round
In addition to the luxury villas worth tens of millions, the winners were also given free one-year passes to Charleston’s famous attractions and the opportunity for their respective companies to work with Charleston.The grand prize caused everyone to gasp in amazement as the royal family of Charleston spent lavishly this time. Seaside luxury villas worth tens of millions were something everyone dreamed of, but the chances of earning this much money in a lifetime were unlikely for many.Bringing in such a large foreign trade order for the winners’ respective companies was like winning the lottery. The expressions on the two winners’ faces were filled with joy. They were definitely going to receive a raise and get promoted after they brought back this good news to their companies. This route was much faster than having to slave away for several years.However, Lucy was puzzled. How were those two participants so knowledgeable about this wine brand?At this moment, Matthew cleared he
Now, it was a different story. Every time he spoke, it was always so cheesy. Although Lucy enjoyed it, hearing such words made her scalp tingle and her body break out in goosebumps.However, Matthew shrugged and smirked. “I thought all women would fall for this kind of thing…”Lucy laughed even more when she heard that. “Where did you hear that from?”Matthew was momentarily surprised. “Isn’t that the case? Maybe that person lied to me…”Lucy shook her head. “You’re not entirely wrong. Let me put it this way. It’s not just women who like hearing such words, but you men like hearing them too! "Admit it. If I were to say things like ‘I love you,' 'I really like you,' 'I want to be by your side every day,' and 'I don’t want you to leave,' wouldn’t you be glad too?”Regardless of age, everyone liked listening to sweet words. Some even thought their partners did not say enough sweet words to them, but it was all part of the romance.Matthew was relieved as he initially thought that
That statement nearly plunged Matthew back into the depths of his delusions.He could not stand listening to Lucy praise Cillian. No matter how Lucy tried to comfort him, he would still feel uncomfortable.Seeing his expression turn awkward again, Lucy immediately reassured him, “Alright, alright, I won’t say such things anymore. I promise that from now on, I’ll only say nice things about you, okay?”Matthew grumbled like a child, “You promised, so no going back on your word!”“Don’t worry, I never go back on my word. Unlike some people who back out of their promises multiple times.”Matthew knew that Lucy was teasing him, but he did not fight back.While the two conversed, the fashion show began.…Backstage, Charlotte had specially prepared an outfit for the fashion show this time. She had invited the most famous fashion designer in Charleston—Koven.Koven had quite the reputation. His designs were always the highlights of Fashion Week.Unlike other ordinary runway outfits,