Chapter 1281-1290
At that moment, the door of the elevator opened to reveal a group of hotel employees waiting outside
after their lunch break. They had witnessed how intimate their abstinent boss was with a woman in
public.
Queenie was so embarrassed that she hurriedly covered her face and allowed the man to lead her out.
She felt that people wouldn’t recognize her if she covered her face.
“Good afternoon, Mr. Mason,” the group of staff greeted.
“Carry on with your work!” Nigel showed no sign of embarrassment as opposed to Queenie. He waved
his hand coolly in return to his employees while leading her to the door.
Soon, whispers of discussion sounded behind them.
She raised her head and warned, “Mr. Mason, don’t kiss me in front of the public anymore, alright?
Even if you want to, do it when there’s no one around!”
Narrowing his eyes, he questioned, “Does that mean I can kiss you as much as I want when there is no
one around?”
Queenie was dumbfounded.
“Fine! That is one way to understand it. Anyway, I no longer want to be seen kissing you in public.”
She still cared about her reputation.
“Okay.” Nigel went along with her request.
Queenie thereafter allowed him to drive her car as they drove to a nearby shopping mall.
Going to the mall was probably the happiest activity for couples. They could buy whatever they wanted
while being apanied by someone.
As soon as Queenie entered the mall, her footsteps became lighter. It was natural for women to enjoy
shopping.
When they walked into a women’s clothing store, she looked around for work attire and found a suit
she liked. Hence, she went to the fitting room to try them on. When she came out, her demeanor
instantly changed from the daughter of a wealthy family to a smart and professional businesswoman.
Her body assets that were hidden beneath her usual attires were entuated at this very moment. The
midi skirt wrapped around her graceful figure and exposed her slim and wless legs. She definitely
had enviable body proportions.
Nigel, who was looking from the side, secretly gulped. He didn’t even know he had a kink for his
girlfriend in uniform!
“Do I look good in these?”
“No. You don’t,” he denied. If she wore that to the office, wouldn’t it be a feast to the eyes of his male
employees? Nope, he wasn’t going to allow that.
“I like it, though! Besides, this outfit fits me just fine. What are you not satisfied with?” Queenie had
other thoughts. Moreover, she liked the material of the clothes.
“Too sexy. It’s not suitable for work. Change into another one,” Nigelmented without beating
around the bush.
Hearing what he said, she could only change her outfit. However, he gradually noticed that she looked
good in everything, so he stopped making remarks and went to a few more shops to look around. After
getting four sets of clothes, the two were quite exhausted, so they stopped by a cafe for a break.
Queenie was so worn out that she leaned in his arms and closed her eyes for a moment.
Unexpectedly, a quick eye shut turned into a nap. Nigel immediately turned into a pillow for her to catch
afortable nap. When she opened her eyes again, she realized that half an hour had passed!
“Why didn’t you wake me up?” Queenie rubbed her sleepy eyes and questioned.
“I couldn’t bear to wake you up when you slept so soundly.” In an attempt to tidy her messy hair, his
hands sifted through her long locks. Feeling her silky hair, he couldn’t help resting his hand on her hair
before ying with the strands.
After a nap, she felt more energetic, so the two shopped around for a little while again. She then
insisted on buying him some clothes, which left Nigel with no choice but toply and pick two sets of
suits. They eventually shopped until 4.30PM, but he couldn’t send her home since he had to attend
another meeting at night.
Queenie felt bad for upying so much of his time because she had once seen his schedule and knew
he was preupied with meetings all day.
“Drive safe and call me once you arrive home,” Nigel ordered.
Nodding, she replied, “Okay. I got it.”
After watching her car blend into the traffic, he turned around and returned to thepany. Just then,
his phone rang. It was a call from his mother, so he answered it. “Hi, Mom.”
“Nigel, free up your time tomorrow night. I want to take you to dinner.”
“What restaurant, Mom?”
“It’s a secret for now. Anyway, just free up your time tomorrow after 5.00PM, alright?” reminded Brenda.
“Okay! I’ll free up my time,” he answered.
“Has work been hectic?”
“It’s fine. I can handle it.”
“Come home for dinner when you’re free. It’s been two weeks since west saw you,” Brenda
comined.
Nigel was slightly taken aback by his mother’s statement. He recalled meeting Queenie thest time he
went home for dinner. He thought he and Queenie had known each other for a long time, but he didn’t
expect it to be only two weeks!
Was that how love at first sight felt?
Some people he met in life might not be acquainted with him for long, but it seemed like they were
destined to be the most important person in his life. It was as if his abstinence after all these years was
for her to appear in his life one day.
“That’s all. I’ll call you again tomorrow night.” Brenda hung up after the call.
The corners of Nigel’s lips curved upward. Tomorrow night, he would tell his parents something they
would be delighted to hear.
In Silverstein Residence, Queenie, who was carrying a few bags of clothes, bumped into Bonnie,
Maggie, and her good friend, Lisbeth, who were having afternoon tea.
Bonnie stared at her shopping bags and felt jealousy arousing in her heart. Did Queenie get her work
attire ready already?
“Hello, Aunt Lisbeth.” After cing the clothes down, Queenie took a seat at the table beside the
balcony.
“You’re getting more and more beautiful, Queenie! You’ve always been pretty since you were young!”
Lisbeth praised.
“No, silly. She looks like any ordinary girl!” Brenda smiled. In her heart, she knew how beautiful her
daughter was, but she didn’t dare to agree since Lisbeth wasn’t living a good life right now. She tried to
avoid showing off her children in front of Lisbeth because thetter’s son had been arrested for
gambling and wasn’t going to be released until a few yearster.
“What about me, Aunt Lisbeth? Am I pretty?” Holding her teacup, Bonnie purposely tossed the question
at her.
In response, Lisbeth smiled at her and replied, “Of course, you are. You and Queenie are equally
beautiful!”
“Thanks, Aunt Lisbeth.” Bonnie smiled in satisfaction.
Maggie smiled upon hearing that. When Bonnie first found them, Lisbeth was with her. While she
marveled at the return of her second daughter, Lisbeth firmly told her not to be rash and that she had to
do a DNA test before making sure she was truly her daughter. Lisbeth even introduced her to a
renowned DNA testing center.
Due to that, Maggie had worried that Lisbeth might not like her second daughter!
“Queenie, I see you bought a lot of clothes! These brands must not be cheap!” Bonnie deliberately
eximed.
Hearing that, Maggie inquired, “Why did you suddenly buy so many clothes, Queenie?”
“These are all work attire, Mom. I’ll need them when I go to work,” Queenie exined.
“You’re so capable, Queenie. You’re qualified to work at Dad’s office, unlike me, who didn’t receive a
proper education. I can’t help out in the slightest to this household and am only a hindrance to the
family.” After saying that, Bonnie sighed with her head low.
Maggie immediately held her hand reassuringly, “Bonnie, don’t say that. You are as important as
Queenie in our hearts. We’re happy that you managed to return to us safe and sound.”
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Lisbeth was also secretly observing Maggie’s reaction. Seeing how bad Maggie felt for Bonnie, a smile
appeared on the corner of her lips.
“I’m going back to my room now, Mom.” Queenie excused herself.
Once she went out, it was almost time for Lisbeth to leave as well, so Bonnie got up and volunteered,
“Mom, let me send Aunt Lisbeth off.”
“Sure. Go ahead!”
“This child is filial and obedient,” Lisbeth praised Bonnie at the right time.
Smiling in return, Maggie agreed, “Yeah! Bonnie is a good girl.”
“It’s my fault for overthinking back then,” Lisbeth apologized.
“Don’t worry about it.” Maggie patted her shoulder in reassurance.
Bonnie came out holding Lisbeth’s hand as she escorted thetter to her car. Suddenly, Lisbeth
squeezed her hand, and her gaze was no longer as kind as before as her expression turned serious.
“Bonnie, don’t rush it. Queenie is just going to work. Their family’s assets will still be divided in half in
the future.”
“How can I not be anxious? With Queenie around, I’ll always be inferior to her. Also, what if she gets to
inherit more of the family inheritance because she’s better?” Bonnie whispered.
“It’s fine. You can asionally say some stuff to evoke their guilt toward you, but remember, don’t
cause any more trouble.”
“Don’t worry, Aunt Lisbeth. I’ll follow your n.” Bonnie nodded.
While watching Lisbeth’s car drive away, a sudden thought emerged in Bonnie’s mind. If I get half of the
Silverstein inheritance, I’d still need to give half of it to Lisbeth. That’s billions of cash. Why should I
share it with a woman who has done nothing?
Then, some new thoughts seeped into her head. She and Lisbeth had only known each other for over
one year, and they were merelypleting a task together. In other words, there was no filial
rtionship between them.
Once Lisbeth was dead, no one in this world would be able to expose the secret of her identity.
A vicious glint shed across Bonnie’s eyes as her lips curled into a smile. Atst, she returned to the
Silverstein Residence.
Queenie was instructing the servants to do herundry when Bonnie came up the stairs, after which
she could not help but ridicule, “Queenie, you’re such a spendthrift, unlike me, who has to watch my
spending every time I head out.”
“Nigel gave me these clothes. You can find a boyfriend, too, if you’re jealous!” Queenie retorted.
“Are you still afraid that I’d steal Young Master Nigel from you, Queenie?”
“He’s different from Leslie. Plus, you don’t have the charm to do so,” Queenie answered calmly.
“From your words, I can tell that you don’t understand men. Men always prefer novelty. Do you think
Nigel will still be attracted to you once he loses interest in you? With his wealth and appearance, he
has countless women actively lunging at him! By then, you’d have no choice but to cry!” Bonnie
decided to nt some evil thoughts in Queenie’s mind.
A trace of anxiety flickered through Queenie’s mind, but she soon stated firmly, “I believe he’s different
from other men.”
Just as she was about to enter her room, a sarcastic voice sounded from behind her. “Oh, Queenie,
don’t be full of yourself. Once a man gets the woman he wants, he won’t feel the same passion
anymore. I’m sure Nigel won’t be an exception.”
“Are you done?” Queenie snapped while turning around.
“That’s right! I heard you received a newlywed home. Now, Dad and Mom are nning to buy me a
house too. How big should I go?” With a smile, Bonnie smugly raised an eyebrow.
Naturally, Queenie could not say anything because her parents had long since prepared a 400-square-
meters house in the city center as her newlywed home.
Back in her room, Bonnie’s words remained upsetting as they raised suspicions within her toward her
marriage. Yet, after thinking about it, Aren’t the happiest people in the world right by my side now?
Ever since she was young, her parents had always been a loving couple and had apanied each
other until now. Therefore, it was one-sided of her to be pessimistic about marriage. Also, she should
have more faith in Nigel.
Discarding those thoughts away, Queenie began to look through the files her father had assigned her.
While she sat before herputer, she found theseplicated sales reports difficult toprehend,
but to help her father, she had to cheer herself up and fight through these boring reports.
She perused the documents untilte at night. When she was unable to keep going, she instantly
plopped onto the bed and fell asleep.
The following morning, she went to her father’spany at 8.00AM. Meanwhile, Bonnie watched
Queenie leave from the balcony on the third floor as her grip instinctively tightened out of jealousy.
Although she was not the real Bonnie Silverstein, she had indeed reced the real one and could not
control her greed to want more.
The Silversteins were so rich that she had never seen so much wealth in her life, which fed her greed
and made her want to have the entire Silverstein Family for herself.
Now, the only obstacle in her path was Queenie’s boyfriend, Nigel. The more contact she had with that
man, the more worried she was that she might not be able to hide her secret and be exposedter on.
Also, if Queenie is to live a good life in the future, would she bully and step on me instead? During the
year she came to the Silverstein Residence, she had grown increasingly jealous of Queenie. We’re
both humans, but why is Queenie’s life so much better than mine?
She has everything, but what about me? I met a pair of gambling-addicted parents who didn’t even
care about me and forced me to start earning money after graduating from junior high. To rid myself of
this unfortunate family, I had no choice but to work at ces with high pay and suffer grievances and
criticism from other people.
When she reflected on her life, she felt both jealousy and hatred for Queenie’s pristine and happy life;
she hated the heavens for their unfairness.
Therefore, even though Lisbeth had reminded her not to target Queenie, she still could not control the
displeasure she felt when seeing Queenie’s unchallenging life, along with the elegant and noble
temperament she was born with.
That afternoon, Bonnie had her mother apany her to visit all therge residential showrooms. I
must own arge t for myself, and it must be in the city center as well.
At the Silversteins’pany, Queenie sat beside her father with a pen in her hand and aptop beside
her while attentively making notes. Meanwhile, Brandon was a patient mentor to his daughter. Thanks
to her sharp mind, he only needed to provide her with a few key points before she grasped the
concepts he was teaching.
As a result, Brandon took note of all that and secretly made a decision. In the future, he would leave
thepany to Queenie because that would be the only way he could ensure that thepany would
fall into good hands. After all, the family business was established by his grandfather and the elders of
his generation, so he could never afford to lose it.
“Queenie, keep it up. Thepany and I will be counting on you in the future.” Brandonid that out
straightforwardly.
With pursed lips, Queenie nodded. “I will do my best to not disappoint you.”
“I’m worried that with Bonnie’s personality, she mightpete with you to take over thepany. I’d
better talk to her and tell her that managing apany is not as easy as she thinks.” He sighed.
Regarding this matter, Queenie also abided by her father’s arrangement. If he wanted her to take over
thepany, she would wholeheartedly take on that responsibility. “If that’s your n, you need to
have a good talk with her,” she told her father.
“Sigh! That child had a poor life when she was young, and I can tell that she desperately wants our
acknowledgment. Your mother and I treat you both equally, so why would we disregard her?” Brandon
sighed. Of course, he knew his younger daughter had some ws in her personality, which was why he
and his wife had tried their best to help her ovee those shorings.
Ring! Ring! Noticing his buzzing phone, Brandon picked it up to answer the call. “Hello.”
“Dad, it’s me, Bonnie. Mom and I are looking at showrooms now! I found a house that I like, but it’s
quite expensive.”
“That’s not a problem! As long as you like it.” He chuckled.
“It costs eighty million, though!” Bonnie added.
“Eighty million? How’s the location? Daddy will take a look with you soon,” Brandon suggested
affectionately.
“Sure. Then, I’ll look at some more houses.” After saying that, Bonnie hung up.
Meanwhile, Queenie remained silent on the side. The house she chose back then cost fifty million and
it was apparent that Bonnie was selecting her house in the utmost best locations. Still, she could not
comment on the situation because it was her parents’ money. As their daughter, she could only support
their decision.
“Queenie, if you ever wish to have a different house, I’m on your side as well.” Brandonforted her.
“Dad, I don’t need to change houses. I’m happy with the one I have now,” she answered. Thepany
was not doing well recently, so she did not want to spend any of her family’s money and add to her
father’s pressure.
Later, the daughter-and-father duo got off work together. Just as they had arrived at thepany’s exit,
his phone suddenly rang. It was a call from one of his business partners asking him out to dinner for
some work discussion.
Seeing that Queenie was with him, he asked her to tag along. “Queenie,e with me to meet with
one of our clients. This is something you will have to do in the future.”
“Sure.” Queenie nodded.
At Manson Hotel, Nigel had just thrown aside the information for a meeting and was nning to take a
rest on the couch when his phone rang. Picking the phone up, he took a look and immediately sprang
to his feet. He had almost forgotten that he had a dinner appointment with his mother.
“Hello, Mom.” He quickly answered his phone.
“Have you finished your meeting? I’ll send you an address. Come over at 6.30PM sharp. Don’t bete!”
Brenda ordered him.
“Alright. I know, Mom!” He supported his forehead. The day-long meeting and international video
conference had made him so busy that he did not have time to rest. After taking a look at the clock, he
retrieved his keys and left.
The restaurant he was heading to happened to be the same ce where Brandon was, but they
arrived one after another.
Queenie followed her father into the private room the client had booked in advance and began their
meal after exchanging a few pleasantries. It was not long before a white and cool-looking sports car
arrived at the restaurant’s entrance. Nigel descended the car and took a look at the private room’s
number. Then, his long figure began heading inside the restaurant.
“Mr. Manson, please follow me,” a waiter greeted him enthusiastically.
When Nigel arrived at the private room that his mother was in, he was met with a room filled with
women. Being the only man in the room, he was taken aback. Then, he naturally looked at his mother.
What kind of dinner is this? How can Mom ask me toe to dinner with her besties?
Brenda immediately smiled and introduced him to everyone. “This is my son, Nigel.” After that, she
beckoned him over. “Nigel, have a seat.”
Since he was already here, he thought he could not embarrass his mother in front of her friends, so he
found an empty seat and sat down. The seat beside him was upied by a beautiful young woman,
who was his blind date for tonight.
As he was surrounded by women at this point, Nigel did not notice that the person sitting beside him
was a youngdy. However, the youngdy was staring at him with shy and cheerful eyes. What’s ‘love
at first sight’ you ask? This. This is it. I’ve fallen in love with Nigel Manson.
“Nice to meet you, Young Master Nigel. I’m Ingrid Sawyer.” The young woman took the initiative to
introduce herself.
Meanwhile, Nigel was famished and had already started eating. He nced at Ingrid and reciprocated,
“Hello.” After that, he focused all his attention on eating.
Oh, Nigel. Brenda shot her son a re as a warning to not mess things up. This is a blind date! I can’t
let him scare the young woman away!
“Mom, I’m hungry.” Nigel turned to look at his mom. It was then that he realized his mom had set up
another blind date for him.
“Here, let me introduce you two. This is Ingrid, and she’s Pheona’s niece. Shees from an excellent
family, and she’s intelligent and beautiful. You two should get to know each other.” Once Brenda
finished speaking, she blinked at her son, indicating that he should seize the chance.
Meanwhile, he turned to look at Ingrid while eating. “Hello, Miss Sawyer.”
“Nigel must be famished! With such a hugepany, there must be a lot of work to do. It must be
tiring!”
“Of course. Nigel is a very excellent child. Not only is he young, but he’s also very capable. Such young
men are tough to find nowadays.”
At that, Brenda proudly looked at her son before gazing at Ingrid. She thought the two children looked
so well together, so she began wishing that her son would be interested in Ingrid.
“Nigel, don’t just eat on your own! Pay some attention to Ingrid,” Brenda urged.
“Nigel, Ingrid is an excellent woman. A perfect match for you!”
“You’re right. This is what they call a perfect match!”
Hearing that, Nigel revealed a smile and exined, “Thank you for thepliments, but I’m sorry to tell
you that I have a girlfriend.”
As he said that, Ingrid almost choked on her water and coughed lightly before looking at the man
beside her in disbelief.
On the other hand, Brenda could not help but re at her son. He had always used this excuse to get
out of blind dates, so she naturally did not believe him. “Nigel, I like Ingrid a lot, so you’d better not use
the same old excuse again. I don’t care. You have to get to know Ingrid no matter what,” Brenda
authoritatively warned him.
In return, she saw her son exining seriously, “Mom, I do have a girlfriend. Her name is Queenie
Silverstein, and I am thinking of bringing her home to meet you someday!”
However, Brenda refused to believe him still. Her son had used so many excuses to refuse the blind
dates she had arranged, so she would not believe him no matter what he said. Although he had told
her a name, she still disregarded it as a lie.
“Don’t try to fool me. Do you think I’m so easily fooled?” Brenda retorted without mercy.
Meanwhile, Ingrid let out a sigh of relief. It turns out Nigel is such a humorous person! It’s alright. I’ll
take it slow and make him like me.
Maybe he’s just not used to dating someone on blind dates! The olderdies mentioned his past blind
dates earlier, and his refusal to go on those dates demonstrates that he is neither a yboy nor a
scumbag.
“Mrs. Manson, perhaps Nigel and I can be friends first! Don’t pressure him too much.” Ingrid
smiled and suggested.
“Oh, Ingrid, you’re such a good child! Sure, you two can start as friends first.” Brenda nodded.
Meanwhile, Nigel secretly felt resigned. It did not matter to him whether Ingrid was beautiful or not
because he already had someone in his heart. Moreover, he was a person who prioritized feelings over
everything in a romantic rtionship. After meeting so many young women, only Queenie could make
his heart race wildly.
At that moment, he received a message on his phone. ‘Wassup?’ Queenie asked.
Surveying his current situation, he knew he could not tell her that his mom had arranged a blind date
for him. Therefore, he made up a lie. ‘I’m still at thepany. How about you?’
‘My dad and I are apanying a client for dinner.’
‘Seems like Miss Silverstein is about to be President Silverstein.’
Rising to his feet, Nigel excused himself from the table. “Excuse me. I need to make a call.”
At that moment, Ingrid’s aunt eyed her niece to hint at her to follow him outside to have some alone
time with him, at which Ingrid got the message and left the room as well.
Later, Nigel came to the railing near the corridor on the second floor to text Queenie while also taking a
breather.
Near the railing on the third floor, Queenie was also out taking a breather as the men were smoking
inside the private room, making it feel stuffy. She smiled when she saw the message and replied,
‘Aren’t you going to have dinner?’
After sending that message, she suddenly caught a glimpse of a man standing near the railing on the
second floor and her eyes widened in surprise. Isn’t that Nigel?
It was then the man turned around and she immediately recognized him. Just as she was about to call
out to him, a young woman suddenly appeared and stood beside him. Then, she began happily
chatting with him.
At that sight, Queenie felt her heart sinking and stared disbelievingly at them. Why would the man, who
just said he was at thepany, suddenly appear in this restaurant? More importantly, an attractive
woman was standing beside him. Judging from what she could see, they seemed to be happily
conversing.
As Queenie watched them, the grip on her phone tightened. ‘I’ll be having dinner soon,’ Nigel replied at
that moment.
Looking at the message he sent, she suddenly felt suffocated. Nothing could beat the despair one felt
when finding out the person one loved had lied to them. How can this be? Why would he lie to me?
Soon enough, the situation led her to think about Bonnie’s words. Am I wrong to think that Nigel is
different?
While she hid behind the pir, she peered at the conversing couple on the second-floor corridor.
Though she could not hear what they were talking about, she could see the adoration in the young
woman’s eyes as she looked at Nigel.
She felt her heart break into pieces once again. After hiding for a while, Queenie glimpsed at the
second-floor corridor but discovered that the two had disappeared. It seemed like they had returned to
have dinner in their private room.
Clutching her chest, she felt her heart hurt so much that she could not breathe. A dispirited Queenie
headed to the bathroom while her eyes innately turned red. She wanted to rush over and question him
on his affectionate behavior with another woman while being in a rtionship with him. Am I just one of
the many girls you have?
When she returned to her private room, she did not feel like listening to her father’s conversation with
the client anymore. Rather, she hung her head low, and her mind was filled with the scene of Nigel
happily conversing with that young woman earlier.
“Queenie, what’s the matter? Are you not feeling well?” Brandon noticed something off with his
daughter.
“It’s nothing, Dad. I just want to go home.” Queenie wanted to head out for a walk to clear her mind.
“Sure, go ahead! It has been a tiring day for you.” Although he was having a good time chatting with his
client, he also understood his daughter’s condition, for she had just started getting involved in the
family business.
When Queenie arrived on the second floor, it seemed like her legs had a mind of their own as they
brought her to the private room where Nigel was. She wanted so badly to confirm the thoughts in her
head, so she headed for the door of his private room.
At that moment, the door was pushed open, and out came a noble-looking woman. Then, Queenie
dashed toward the door and took a quick peek inside. Her eyes happened to notice Nigel’s back and
he was sitting right beside the woman who was talking with him earlier.
Meanwhile, the woman who exited the room closed the door while Queenie stood frozen in the corridor
while a ball of rage burned inside her. Why? Why would he pretend to be an affectionate and devoted
person before me, then converse so happily with another woman behind my back?
A waiter came over and politely inquired, “Miss, are you here for someone?”
Frantically retreating a step, Queenie stammered, “N-No. I came to the wrong side.”
After saying that, she turned around and scurried toward the elevator. She sprinted out of the
restaurant before the stuffiness inside her chest subsided. Then, she aimlessly walked toward the
brightly lit area. Tears began to uncontrobly stream down her cheeks as her mind was filled with
sweet moments of her and Nigel.
Is all of this just an illusion?
Arriving at an unupied bench, she plopped onto it and closed her eyes while letting her tears drift
down her face. She had never put so much effort into liking a man, and she would even imagine their
future together before falling asleep at night. Yet, all of that was now crumbled into hopeless fragments.
Just like her heart, it was shattered into pieces.
Once again, Bonnie’s words rang in her head. “Men always prefer novelty. Once his interest in you has
subsided, a man like Nigel will definitely get a new woman.”
To her dismay, she did not expect Bonnie’s words to be so on point. Moreover, she was so certain that
he was different. The joke is on me.
Ring! Ring!
Fishing out her phone, she took a nce and noticed that it was Nigel calling. As she stared nkly at
his name on the screen, she let it ring without any intention of picking it up. Atst, she rose to her feet
and hailed a cab home.
Back in the restaurant, Nigel thought it was ring inside the room, so he deliberately came out with
his phone to make a call. However, confusion dawned upon him as he realized that Queenie had
missed his calls twice. Is her phone not with her because she’s swamped with her work? If so, I’ll call
againter.
The dinner party was almost over, but since his mom was present, he was not allowed to leave early
and had to wait till everyone finished their dinner before heading out together.
“Mom, I’ll drive you home,” Nigel offered.
“You don’t have to. I’ve asked Steven to send me home. How about you send Ingrid home? She needs
a ride,” Brenda ordered specifically.
“Nigel, I’m sorry for the trouble.” Ingrid seized the chance.
“Mom, I’ll let Ashleye over to send her home. I have somewhere to be.” Nigel wanted to head over
to the Silverstein Residence.
However, Brenda’s gaze turned serious as she warned, “Nigel, that is an order. Be good and send
Ingrid home.”
Since Brenda was satisfied with Ingrid and refused to have her son avoid getting married, she was
dead set on forcing him to send Ingrid home.
“Nigel, my house is not far from here,” Ingrid added shyly.
Feeling defeated, he could only nod. “Fine. I’ll send her home. You should head home early.”
When Brenda saw that Nigel had finally agreed, she turned to Ingrid. “Have a nice chat with Nigel on
your way home, Ingrid!”
“I will, Mrs. Manson.” She nodded appreciatively. Of course, she knew Brenda liked her. As long as she
could snatch Nigel’s heart, pleasing her future inws would not be an issue.
The only setback today was that Nigel did not treat her any differently, nor did he even spare her more
than a few nces throughout the night. She could still tell if a man was interested in her.
Now that Ingrid had gotten into his car, she naturally would not give up a chance to brief him more
about herself, such as her studies and how she nned to start her own business after graduating.
She wanted him to know how hardworking and ambitious she was.
While she was at it, she also tried a series of seductive moves on him. For instance, leaning against
him out of the blue or cheerfully ying with her curly hair while looking at him with her innocent eyes.
“Nigel, I heard you like racing. You’re so talented!”
“I almost lost my life doing that, so I stopped long ago,” he replied.
“Huh? Really? You should be more careful!” she reminded him in concern.
Just like Ingrid had mentioned, her home was indeed not far from the restaurant and only a twenty-
minute drive away. Oh, how I wish I live further away. I could’ve chatted with him more.
“Nigel, can we exchange numbers? That way, I can always ask you if I have any questions,” she
requested while looking at him with pleading eyes.
“I’m sorry, but I’m swamped with work and can’t help you much,” he rejected before getting out of the
car.
While blinking her eyes, she felt her heart skipping a beat when she saw him walking over to her side.
He’s such a gentleman!
However, Nigel’s action only intended for her to get out of the car sooner so she would not dy his
ns to the Silverstein Residence. Under such a situation, Ingrid had no choice but to alight from the
vehicle. As soon as she did, he shut the door and returned to the driver’s seat.
“Nigel, g—” Before she could finish her words, the car had already sped away, and all she saw were
the disappearing taillights.
She sighed as she could not wrap her head around this situation. Am I not good enough? Why is Nigel
not the slightest bit interested in me?
Meanwhile, Queenie had arrived home as sheposed herself before entering the living room, where
she was met by the scene of Bonnie and her mother perusing a pile of brochures.
When Bonnie saw that Queenie had returned, she deliberately called her over. “Queenie, give me a
hand and choose the best house out of these. Mom and I are dizzy from all the options.”
Since Queenie was not in the mood to do anything, she shook her head and refused, “I’m tired.”
“Queenie, are you sad because I’m going to buy a new house?” Bonnie deliberately asked that
question.
“I’m not sad. You can buy whichever house you like,” Queenie stated calmly.
On the other hand, Maggie also nced at her older daughter, believing she would not be bothered
about this matter. Then, she turned to Bonnie and assured her, “Queenie is just tired. Don’t be silly.”
“Mom, look at this one. This is the most expensive one of all. It costs eighty million, but it’s the one I like
the most! If I live here, I’ll be neighbors with celebrities! Mom, I want this one.” Bonnie raised her voice
while saying that. She knew Queenie’s house was worth fifty million, while hers would cost thirty million
more than hers!
“Sure. If you like this one, we’ll get it and forget about the others,” Maggie agreed.
“Yes! Thank you, Mom. I knew you loved me the most.” After saying that, Bonnie embraced her mother
in excitement.
Meanwhile, Queenie listened to their conversation while heading upstairs and swallowing all the inner
thoughts that filled her heart. Back then, she would share her feelings with her mom, but now that
Bonnie had returned, her rtionship with her mom seemed to have suddenly distanced.
She did not dare to tell her mom about things that upset her because she was afraid that Bonnie would
find out about it and add salt to her injuries.
After heading upstairs, Queenie took a bath and changed into a pair offortable pajamas, but just
when she was about to go to bed, she heard the familiar roar of a sports car’s engine through the
balcony. It was a tranquil night, so she was certain that she did not mishear it. That’s Nigel. Is he here?
On the other hand, Bonnie also heard the sound of the engine and felt her heart skip a beat. Is Nigel
here? Then, she quickly faced her mom. “Mom, why is Nigeling for a visit at such ate hour? It’s
not appropriate, is it? They haven’t even gotten engaged, nor has he proposed, so why would hee
here now?”
She deliberately led Maggie to some negative ideas, which were already in Maggie’s head. It’s already
9.00PM, so it’s kind of inappropriate for him toe over now.
Suddenly, the doorbell rang. Just as Maggie was about to get up, she heard Queenie hollering from the
second-floor railing, “Mom, tell him I’m not home. I’m tired, so I don’t feel like meeting him.”
Maggie was taken aback. What’s the matter? Is Queenie not talking to Nigel? Did they get into a fight?
As soon as Bonnie heard that, she instantly sprang from the couch. “Mom, I’ll apany you to the
door. Don’t worry, Queenie! We won’t let Young Master Nigel through the door.”
Meanwhile, Queenie chose to turn a deaf ear. Whatever! She was feeling extremely frustrated tonight
anyway.
“Mom, something must’ve happened between Queenie and Young Master Nigel. Maybe he mistreated
her.” Bonnie wanted nothing more than for the couple to sever ties, which was why she said that to
Maggie.
Hearing that, Maggie became lost in her thoughts. Did he mistreat Queenie? She then approached the
small door in the courtyard and a victorious smile appeared on Bonnie’s face. Ha! Finally, Queenie and
Nigel are having a dispute! I must take this opportunity to break them up entirely.
As they expected, the person standing outside the door was Nigel, who greeted them through the gate,
“Good evening, Mrs. Silverstein. Is Queenie home?”
“Queenie is still out meeting a client with her dad! Is there anything important you must see her for?”
Maggie asked probingly.
“Oh, so she’s not home yet! I thought she would’ve already been home at this hour.” Disappointment
filled Nigel’s heart, but he also felt distressed for her. Is she that busy right after taking over the
company?
“Young Master Nigel, you and Queenie aren’t engaged yet. Aren’t you afraid that others might feel
jealous or badmouth Queenie because you came to her house at such ate hour?” Bonnie was
stirring the pot.
“Bonnie, stop it.” Maggie red at her and chastised her.
“I didn’t say anything wrong.” Bonnie pouted her red lips.
“If that’s the case, then I’ll visit her tomorrow. I tried calling her, but she wouldn’t pick up, so I’m worried
about her.”
“She’s with her father. What are you so worried about?” Bonnie’s tone was stern. It was the first time
she dared speak so rudely to Nigel.
Anyway, she stopped hoping that he would fall in love with her, so she did not bother being polite to him
as a result.
“Enough, Bonnie. Stop that. Young Master Nigel, Queenie is currently with my husband, so there’s
nothing that should concern you. Have a good rest!”
At that moment, Bonnie whispered into Maggie’s ears, “Mom, I just saw Queenie crying. Why don’t you
head back and talk to her? In case she does something irrational.”
Hearing that, Maggie became anxious and said to Nigel, “Young Master Nigel, please see yourself out.”
Soon, she turned around and went back inside, leaving Bonnie alone. Subsequently, Bonnie called out
to the departing man. “Young Master Nigel, wait a minute. I have something to tell you.”
That made Nigel frown. Although he did not like Bonnie, she was still Queenie’s younger sister, so he
reserved some respect for her. “Miss Bonnie, what would you like to say to me?” he asked through the
gate.
“Actually, Queenie’s home, but she doesn’t want to see you.” She acted as if she told him that because
she was trying to be nice. She was eager to know what had happened between them.
“She’s home?” He was surprised, but it soon turned into sadness. She’s home, but why doesn’t she
want to see me?
“Yes. Queenie said she didn’t want to see you and asked Mom to send you away. Did you mistreat her
in any way?” Bonnie questioned.
With narrowed eyes, Nigel racked his brain but could not decipher how he had angered Queenie. We
just kissedst night!
“Bonnie, please open the door. I need to head in and talk to Queenie.”
However, Bonnie shook her head while exining, “But Queenie said not to open the door. She would
hate me to death if I disobeyed her.”
“Bonnie, I’m begging you.” Nigel was desperate to look for Queenie and exin everything.
It was then that Bonnie unlocked the door. “Young Master Nigel, go ahead! It’s better to rify things
face to face.” Then, she trailed after the anxious man and waited for a good show.
In the meantime, Queenie had already left her room and was sitting on the couch. A distressed Maggie
was in the middle of asking her what had happened when she saw her daughter’s red eyes. It seemed
that she had been paying too much attention to Bonnie and had neglected Queenie, which she felt
inherently guilty about.
Assuming that Nigel must have already left, Queenie suddenly became even more disheartened. She
pursed her lips, and tears were encircling her eyes when she saw the door open before a figure dashed
in.
Her eyes widened scarcely as she sprang to her feet in anger. How did he get in?
Meanwhile, Maggie could not help but be frustrated at Bonnie for letting him in. Jeez! Queenie is still
upset!
“Young Master Nigel, Queenie isn’t in a good mood and doesn’t wish to see you. Please leave.” She
took a few steps forward, attempting to block him from entering the room.
At the same time, Nigel was shocked by Queenie’s teary eyes. Looking at the sad and resentful gaze
she was throwing at him, he felt as if someone was gripping his heart and rendering his breathing
difficult.
“Queenie, what’s the matter?” Since Maggie was blocking his way, he could only stand in the hall and
look at Queenie. At this moment, his identity did not matter because Maggie would not let him
approach her at all.
“Go away! I don’t want to see you.” Queenie turned her back away as she did not want him to see this
vulnerable side of her. Rather, she intently chased him away. “Don’te to me ever again. I never
want to see you anymore!”
Meanwhile, Bonnie stood behind Nigel while enjoying the free-ticket show. She did not expect Queenie
would hate him to the point that she never wanted to see him again. What did Nigel do to anger her to
this point? There’s only one thing that would make a woman this sad—he cheated on her.
Remembering the words Queenie refuted so confidentlyst time, Bonnie revealed a satisfying smirk.
Guess who’s the clown now? Boohoo!
“Queenie, let’s talk this out. What happened? H-How did I hurt you?” Nigel felt like he would not be able
to decipher the situation even if he had ten brains. Of course, he would not be able to. How on earth
could he have known that Queenie was at the restaurant when he was at the dinner party?
“Young Master Nigel, my daughter is not in a good mood at the moment, so please leave. You should
talk about thister!” Maggie stared at Nigel sternly as she spoke in an unweing way.
She would never allow anyone to harm her daughter.
“Young Master Nigel, I told you that Queenie doesn’t want to see you, yet you insisted oning in.
Look what’s happened!” Bonnie added a snarky remark from the side.
At that point, Nigel was so anxious that he tightened his fists. This was the first time he felt a dull pain
in his chest because of a woman. While looking at Queenie’s back, he thought that receiving a beating
or scolding was better than being given the cold shoulder.
“If I did anything wrong, you could hit me or yell at me if that makes you feel better. Can we just talk this
out?” He was reluctant to leave.
“There’s nothing to talk about between us.” At that moment, Queenie turned around to face him. Her
eyes were red, but her gaze was firm. “It was my fault for thinking you were different.”
Yes. It’s my fault for not seeing through him. I thought he was different, but it turns out that any man will
be the same as Leslie. He was just better at hiding it from me, and I was lucky to have witnessed him
having a date with another woman.
“I…” Nigel had always been good with words, but he was now speechless as he was out of ideas to
convince Queenie to talk to him.
“Young Master Nigel, please leave! Do you still not understand? Queenie doesn’t like you anymore.”
Bonnie’s words added insult to injury.