Chapter 27
Chapter 27 Lousy Piece Of Scrap Metal
Julian picked two purple gowns for Annalise and told her to try them on.
He sat on the couch and was flipping through a magazine when she came out after changing into one
of the dresses. As soon as he saw her, his eyes widened, and he could not tear his gaze away from
her.
He thought in awe, “I know how beautiful she is, and I knew she’d look stunning in an evening gown.
However, I never imagined she’d look incredibly gorgeous.”
The corseted style of the purple gown entuated Annalise’s slender figure, and she exuded a sexy
yet innocent air in a harmonious contrast that created a stunning sight beyondpare.
“Does it not look good? I’ll put on the other one, then,” said Annalise.
“It’s gorgeous! You don’t have to try on the other gown. This one is perfect!” Julian replied.
Inwardly, he mused, “I don’t think there’s any other dress that would suit her more perfectly than the
one she’s wearing. It’s just like how I feel there’s no one more suited to be my wife than her.”
“All right. That’s decided, then.”
She was about to go and change out of the gown when Julian said, “There’s no need to get changed.
We’re going straight to get your hair and makeup done.”
“It’s already past four o’clock now. The stylist usually does the makeup first, so that’ll be the perfect.
opportunity to get someone to give her a shoulder massage. She can take a short nap during the
Judging from the faint dark circles under her eyes, I think she must’ve stayed uptest night,” he
thought..
massage.
Before starting the hair and makeup, Julian instructed the stylist to give Annalise a neck and shoulder
massage. Since she had good skin, the stylist would not have to do much to prep her skin.
Although Annalise did not say anything, she was moved by how thoughtful Julian was.
“Benjamin was gentle and caring in every way, but he wouldn’t have thought about these little details,”
she pondered.
The stylist started giving her a shoulder massage as shey on the bed, and in just a few minutes, she
had dozed off.
By the time she woke up, the stylist had done her makeup. All that was left was to style her hair. Julian
was waiting for her, and he gave her a tender smile when he saw that she had awakened. “After you
get your hair done, we’ll go and grab a bite first.”
“What time is it?” Annalise asked.
“Six o’clock.”
“I’ve been asleep for that long?” she eximed in disbelief.
Usually, she would find it difficult to fall asleep in unfamiliar ces.
“It wasn’t that long. Only an hour, Julian said, unable to hide the doting tone in his voice.
His doting tone felt like the gentle caress of a feather, causing Annalise’s heart to flutter.
However, she quickly forced herself to calm down and steady her heartbeat.
She nced at the hand he held toward her, then ced her hand in his, thinking. “Familiarity is truly
something scary. I can’t believe I’ve gotten used to holding his hand and that it actually gives me a
sense of security. The feeling of hisrge hand enveloping mine is so warm andforting.”
She felt an inexplicable sense of happiness blossoming within her as if her body was experiencing a
surge of dopamine. She could not help casting aside the jumble of distracting thoughts in her mind, and
her lips.
curved into a smile.
At seven o’clock that evening. Julian drove back to Hamilton Hotel since the charity dinner was at the
banquet hall of the hotel on the first floor.
Although they arrived before eight o’clock, there were already many luxury cars parked in front of the
hotel, and many more continued driving up to the hotel.
There were also many more valets than usual that evening.
As soon as a luxury car drove up, the valets would rush over to help park the vehicle or guide the driver
with maneuvering into a parking space.
But when Julian drove up, not a single soul bothered to look his way.
Annalise smiled and said, “I see an empty spot over there. Let’s park there.”
He drove toward where she had pointed, but a valet hurried over just as he was about to pull into the
parking spot. Although the valet greeted Julian politely, his general tone was somewhat discourteous.
“Good evening. This parking space is reserved. You’ll have to park somewhere else. There’s a very
important charity dinner at the hotel tonight, so outsiders aren’t allowed inside.”
“But isn’t this an empty parking spot?” Annalise responded.
The valet did not sound happy as he replied, “Someone has already reserved it.”
Puzzled, she asked, “When has it be a thing to reserve parking spaces like this?”
“Whatever it is, you can’t park your car here,” the valet insisted.
“But we’re here to attend the charity dinner,” Annalise said.
When the valet heard that, he gazed at them up and down, then nced at their vehicle, which he
estimated to be only worth around 30 thousand dors.
Annalise frowned. “Parking spaces are usually on a firste, first-served basis.”
Unable to keep his temper any longer, the valet snapped, “I’ve tried to be respectful toward you, but it
seems that you’re just asking for me to burst your bubble. Judging from what you’re driving, even if you
did manage to scrape through and qualify as an attendee for the charity dinner, you wouldn’t be able to
afford to buy anything. All you’ll be able to do is make up the numbers and broaden your horizons.
Look at all the luxury cars around you. Do you think it’s appropriate to park this lousy piece of scrap
metal here?”
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Annalise’s anger red as she thought indignantly, “That’s it. I’m determined to park here today, no
matter what.”
Just then, a sexy, middle-aged woman wearing a red gown and holding a handbag walked over.
As soon as she got close enough, the woman went off on the valet. “Who did you say is only here to
make up the numbers, huh? What’s the matter? Is someone who doesn’t drive a luxury car unqualified
to participate in a charity dinner? Is doing charity only for the wealthy? I’ll have you know that thisdy
here has been extending financial aid to orphanages since she was 13 years old. Do you think
someone like you is qualified to criticize others? Get out of my sight!”
The woman was Madeline. She had arrived earlier, nning to meet up with Benjamin first. Madeline
was surprised to see Annalise’s car as soon as she arrived and was just about to greet thetter when
she noticed the valet speaking rudely to her.
Unable to hold back her anger, she had rushed over to admonish the valet.
Noticing Madeline’s dignified air and the string ofrge pearls around her neck that was clearly worth a
fortune, the valet dared not talk back for fear of provoking her. Hence, he apologized immediately and
hurried off to continue doing his job.
As soon as Julian parked the car, Annalise got out to greet Madeline. “Ms. Tuffin, didn’t you say to meet
at eight o’clock?”
“Well, it’s a good thing I arrived a little earlier. Otherwise, who knows how badly you would’ve gotten
bullied? See, that’s why I told you it’s high time you changed your car. Driving a car like that will only
make others. disparage you wherever you go,” Madeline grumbled good-naturedly.
Annalise grinned. “You’re right, but it actually works out better this way. If someone looks down on me
just because of the car I drive, that person is not worth befriending.”
In his heart, Julian strongly agreed with Annalise’s response, thinking, “That’s what Grandpa used to
say all the time. While I was studying abroad, Grandpa would tell me to maintain a low profile in every
aspect. He said that would allow one to see things as they actually are and make genuine friends, and
it was those friends who would stick through thick and thin for the rest of one’s life.”
“And this is?” Madeline asked when she saw Julian. She thought excitedly, “Even at first nce, I was
absolutely stunned. He’s so handsome! They’re a match made in heaven!”
“Good evening. I’m Annie’s hus-”
Before he could finish his sentence, Annalise quickly interrupted, “Boss. He’s my boss, Ms. Tuffin. He
has a pharmaceutical business.”
As she spoke, she shot Julian a pleading nce.
Although Julian was upset that Annalise was unwilling to introduce him as her husband, he could not
bring himself to refuse her silent plea. Hence, he nodded politely to Madeline in greeting and said,
“Good evening. I’m Annalise’s boss. My name is Julian Parks.”