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How could Fleur maintain her dignity in Lena's presence now that she had revealed her true feelings so openly?
"Um... Lena, could you please fetch my Acme bags from the car?" Fleur asked.
Lena responded with a quick smile and promptly got up.
"This lady isn't bad at all, Madam Fleur," one of the women sincerely complimented. "She's pretty, quiet, and
attentive. They say, 'a good wife makes for a good life'. She and Chris are a match made in heaven!"
Fleur draped her shawl around her shoulders and adjusted her hat. She could no longer conceal the pride on her
face.
However, she remained steadfast. "Hey, stop with the nonsense! I didn't agree to their marriage."
"You didn't?" The other woman was taken aback. "My son is still single. Perhaps—"
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"What do you want?" Fleur glared at her, silencing everyone.
She feigned a cough and elegantly walked out, signaling them to behave.
Meanwhile, Lena returned with Fleur's limited edition bag, spotting her outside the VIP room.
Fleur accepted the bag and appreciated the flattery moments ago, even growing fonder of Lena as time passed.
She couldn't deny her feelings anymore.
It wasn't that she had ever disliked Lena—she was simply unwilling to admit her affection.
Fleur had been arrogant throughout her life, and not many people had piqued her interest. She couldn't bring
herself to admit she liked Lena—the quiet, beautiful girl from a less prestigious background— from the moment she
saw her. It was preposterous!
In reality, mothers and daughters-in-law were supposed to be at odds. Wasn't a mother-in-law supposed to be
dissatisfied with her daughter-in-law?
Hence, Fleur had to maintain her arrogant facade to balance her emotions.
"Mrs. Hamerton," Lena called out when they reached the door.
"What's the matter?" Fleur glanced at her. "If it's not important, get in the car. I'll drive you home."
"It's quite important." Lena carefully removed the ring and handed it to Fleur.
Fleur widened her eyes. What did this mean? Was she returning the ring?
"I can't accept this ring," Lena explained. "I know I don't meet your ideal daughter-in-law standards. You bought this
ring to show everyone you won't mistreat me. Now that you've achieved your goal, I don't need to wear it anymore.
It's expensive, so please keep it safe."
After saying that, she bowed and turned to leave, leaving Fleur utterly shocked.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWas she so transparent about her intentions?
Fleur called out and angrily approached her, shoving the ring back into her hand.
"Mrs—"
"It's yours! Why are you rejecting it?" Fleur rolled her eyes. "I don't ask for things back once I've given them. Keep
it!"
"But..."
"Throw it away if you don't want it!" Fleur emphasized and stormed off. She muttered to herself as she walked,
"Taking back something I've given away? I'd never do something so embarrassing! Is she trying to humiliate me? As
if!"
Lena wanted to say more, but Fleur had already distanced herself, and the bodyguards followed. It seemed she
wouldn't get a ride from them.
She shook her head helplessly and forced a smile. The large diamond ring in her hand suddenly felt like a burden.
At that moment, a familiar voice chimed in. "Are you really rejecting such a valuable item? Have you lost your
mind, Lena?"
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