Chapter 1461


    Chris encountered Marco entering with tea just as he was leaving the living room. He swiftly departed,


    vanishing before his father could utter a word.


    Marco sighed and topped up Fleur’s tea. He approached her with a smile. “Why the serious face, my


    dear? I thought you’d already—”


    “Already what?” She red at him.


    “Nothing, nothing,” he stammered. “I mean, isn’t it better to give him what he wants? He’s like a block


    of wood. When have you seen him interested in a girl? It’s a rare urrence that he’s finally opening


    up, so let’s not argue with him!”


    “What do you know?!” She punched him. “I have my own n. Stop being nosy!”


    “Hehe!” He chuckled. “Aren’t you just worried she’ll steal your spotlight once they’re married? Don’t fret,


    my dear. You’ll always be the queen at home!”


    “Go away!”


    She remained stubborn but had a smile in her eyes.


    Marco settled onto the couch, and she casually put her legs on him, coaxing him to give her a


    massage. He smiled, his eyes filled with allure.


    –


    Lena sensed Fleur’s disapproval after their meeting. She contemted it, understanding the


    Hamertons wouldn’t look favorably upon amon family, especially one rooted in the


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    If she persisted in the rtionship, it would onlyplicate things for Chris.


    Lena widened her eyes in shock at her own realization.


    “Are you really giving up?” asked Lina.


    “Of course not,” Lena smiled, but her eyes betrayed a hint of gloom. “I’ll stay by his side as long as he


    doesn’t give up on me, but… If he can’t handle the pressure one day and chooses to give up, I won’t


    me him. I’ll quietly step away so he won’t feel burdened.”


    Lina empathized with her, realizing that sensible kids often didn’t get what they deserved. She hoped


    Lena would receive the happiness she deserved, considering the tough first 20 years of her life.


    Lina held Lena’s hands, and thetter gradually calmed down.


    “Tell me about that day. Where did you meet?” Lina asked.


    “Splendor Hotel.”


    Lina started to understand the situation. “Did you have fish on the table?”


    Lena was taken aback, recalling the exquisite fish.


    “Was it Sterlet Sturgeon?” Lina smiled. “That fish is specially raised in the pond beneath Hamerton


    Residence. They serve it only to esteemed guests!”


    “What?” Lena was shocked. An esteemed guest? Could it be her?


    “And what about dessert?” Lina continued. “Did you have a fruit tart?”


    Lena hesitated.


    Judging by Lena’s reaction, Lina had a hunch.


    It appeared the situation was not dire. Moreover, Zuko had spoken to Fleur beforehand. Their


    conversation seemed to have worked.


    Chris’ parents had treated Lena to a dinner they would reserve for their future daughter-inw.


    “Don’t fret, Lena,” Lina reassured, patting her hand. “It shows that she approves of you! She wouldn’t


    have chosen Splendor for your dinner if she didn’t care about you.


    “And the fruit tart is a Hamerton tradition. It symbolizes fertility and is prepared by the head chef of the


    Hamerton Group’s hotels. They serve it exclusively to Hamerton daughters-inw!”


    Lena was stunned. “Really?”