Although Annabella could hear the displeasure in Lucy’s tone, she brushed it off and continued to do as she pleased.“Love is unpredictable, you know. I can feel the chemistry between Theodore and me, so what you said probably isn’t true. I think what I said is much more likely to happen.”Lucy was puzzled. Where did Annabella get such confidence and audacity from? While Lucy would not dare to claim to fully understand Theodore, she could still tell what he was thinking through their interactions.At the very least, Theodore would never have feelings for someone as self-centered as Annabella, who only cared about wealth and status.If anything, Theodore would keep his distance from such people.Lucy could not bring herself to burst Annabella’s bubble, but she felt it was best to gently discourage her early on—especially since Annabella's target was her brother.“I agree with what you said, but I know my brother quite well, so maybe you could reconsider…”Lucy did not finish the
This scene alone was enough to prove how attractive Matthew was. In the eyes of many, he even outshone the glamorous stars of the entertainment industry, who usually presented themselves after meticulous grooming. Matthew did not need any of that. Under the spotlight, he was naturally the most eye-catching of them all.Having spent so much time with Matthew, Lucy had gotten used to his physical appeal, which contrasted with Annabella’s astonishment.Annabella had seen photos of Matthew in gossip and finance magazines but had never met him in real life.Magazine photos never did justice to how someone truly looked, but Matthew’s photos always managed to showcase his allure from all angles. It left one to wonder how charismatic he would be in person.Matthew was naturally cold and aloof. When he was not talking, his lips were often slightly pursed, but the most captivating part of him was his pupils. They were like pools of dark ink, and one glance was enough to draw one in.He ke
Most of what Annabella knew about Matthew was learned from the news. Now that he was standing before her, she could not let the opportunity to get to know him better slip away. It was extremely important to her as she saw it as part of expanding her network.She politely extended her hand to shake Matthew’s and said, “Hello, Mr. Leon. I’ve seen you on the news before, and I’d like to get to know you better. Would that be okay?”Matthew looked at her outstretched hand without extending his own, and he responded nonchalantly, “Hello.”His one-word response instantly shattered all of Annabella’s hopes.Sensing the awkward atmosphere, Lucy pulled Matthew aside and whispered, “You should go wait for me in the car. I’ll go inform Mom and my brother.”Matthew nodded and returned to the car.Feeling embarrassed, Lucy apologized to Annabella, “I’m really sorry, but I can’t stay to chat with you. How about you stay for dinner? We’re preparing a feast. Let me escort you inside the palace
Now that the situation Lucy had to 'watch over' had been settled for now, Lucy decided to give Chelsea a call after returning home.Since their last parting, Chelsea and Hugh rushed to Eurovia. She had not received a single call from Chelsea since then.Lucy was worried that things had not been resolved yet and that Chelsea might still come running to her again. If that were the case, Lucy would not let Chelsea leave, and she would make Hugh regret his decision for life.After several unsuccessful attempts to reach Chelsea, Lucy lost her patience and placed her phone on the bedside table.Just then, she received a message.After opening the message, she saw that it was from Chelsea.Chelsea: [Lulu, is everything okay? Is it urgent?]Lucy: [How could you do this, Chelsea? I'm so worried about you. I called you so many times, but you didn’t pick up. And now you're replying with just one message. Am I still your best friend?]Shortly after sending the text, Chelsea called.“Lulu,
Lucy was still hung up on what happened, and Chelsea kept apologizing on the phone. Eventually, Chelsea suggested treating Lucy to dinner to make amends, which Lucy accepted.While on the phone, Lucy asked Matthew to go freshen up. When Matthew returned, he found Lucy still fully dressed, sprawled out on the bed with her phone in her hand. She was completely out like a light.Matthew lightly tapped her cheek and called her name, but she remained deeply asleep.It was not surprising, considering she had spent the entire day at the palace taking care of things. Although Matthew heard her complaints on the way back about how her sole purpose today was to sit there and look pretty, Matthew understood that she did not like social engagements. It was especially draining when it came to interacting with people she did not like.Matthew thought to himself that if this happened again in the future, he would have to find an excuse to take Lucy away and save her from these boring social obl
Hugh was having a hard time breathing because of the phlegm in his throat. After the family doctor prescribed medication for him, he instructed Chelsea on how it should be taken. Hugh needed to lower his body temperature as soon as possible, or else he would have to go to the hospital to have his condition checked.Chelsea took the doctor’s advice to heart and sent him off before waking Hugh up to take his medicine.“Hugh… Hugh, wake up! Take the medicine before going back to sleep, okay? You’ll feel better tomorrow after taking the medicine.”Hugh refused to budge. He nestled into Chelsea’s arms like a pampered child and hugged her waist, refusing to let go.Chelsea gently nudged his head, but she could not persuade him at all.“Be a good boy and take your medicine before sleeping, alright?”Chelsea said as gently as possible. Only then did Hugh open his eyes to look at her.“...Do I need an injection?”Chelsea noticed Hugh’s wet eyes and realized something.“Hugh, are you sc
Hugh lifted his hand to cover her eyes. “Sleep a little longer. I’m feeling much better now. My fever has gone down, and I've coughed out most of the phlegm.”“No, I don’t trust you. I need to take your temperature myself.”Chelsea reached for the thermometer on the bedside table, but Hugh stopped her and placed her hand back under the covers.“Don’t worry, Chelsea. I told you before that I'd never lie to you. My fever has really gone down. You kept changing towels for me last night and barely got any sleep, so you must be exhausted. "Have a good rest, and when you wake up, we’ll go out for a meal.”Hugh kissed Chelsea on the forehead, but it was not enough, so he kissed her again on the cheek. In each other’s embrace, the two of them kissed for a long time before stopping.Chelsea playfully tapped Hugh. “I prefer you when you’re sick. How are you so full of energy when you’ve just recovered? I can barely keep up with you.”Hugh mischievously pinched her cheeks. “Go to sleep. I
Although Lucy complained about Matthew not spending enough time with her, she still understood why he wanted things to be this way.It was his sense of responsibility as the CEO of Leon Corporation. He felt accountable for every employee, and the burden on his shoulders was greater than Lucy could ever imagine. Even when she complained, she did it in a teasing tone.Most of the time, she just reminded Matthew to take care of his health and not overwork himself. She also expressed her desire to share his worries and burdens.Despite not graduating from a prestigious university, Lucy still had a good understanding of how the company worked, but Matthew rejected her offer.“Lulu, you have your own dreams now. You want to pursue both drawing and fashion design, but if you use your time to help me, you may not be able to pursue your dreams.”Matthew was trying to say that the company’s affairs should not stop Lucy from chasing her dreams. He believed that Lucy’s own aspirations mattere