Chapter 56


    Frowning slightly, he slowly took out his phone. After reading the contents of the WeChat message,


    his forehead gradually rxed. The icy look on his face seemed to have warmed up as well.


    Under the scrutiny of everyone else, he replied to the WeChat message with an ‘Okay’.


    Everyone exchanged looks of disbelief. Ever since Stanley entered thepany, he had set a rule


    that the usage of cellphones was forbidden during meetings. This rule applied to him as well.


    Whenever his phone rang, he would either hang up immediately or ignore it.


    So, what happened to him today?


    On the other side, X was thrilled when she got his reply so she simply sent him a voice message,


    “Shall we meet at Grandview Western Restaurant tonight at seven?” Her voice was gentle and


    melodious as always.


    Stanley quietly put the phone to his ear and listened intently, then replied with another ‘Okay’.


    X sent another voice message, “I’ll send you a WeChat message once I’ve reserved a room.”


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    ‘Okay,’ he replied again, before nonchntly putting the phone back into the inner pocket of his


    shirt.


    ring at the crowd, he said only what was necessary, “Continue.”


    The others immediately regained their senses and the meeting continued. Only, everyone could not


    help but feel curious about who had sent Stanley a WeChat message. That person actually made


    him allow such an exception.


    ***


    At seven in the evening, X punctually arrived at Grandview Western Restaurant’s VIP room.


    She had on light makeup, and her gently curled hair fell naturally on her shoulders, making her face


    look daintier. Dressed in a white turtleneck sweater and long white chiffon skirt, she appeared even


    more gentle and dignified.


    It was like she was a snow-white peony flower grown on high grounds—her beauty was great, but


    she was not easily attainable.


    Scented candles burned inside the room. The faint smell of rose could refresh one’s mind. X took


    a deep breath of the fragrance-filled air before sitting down at a long table covered in a red velvet


    tassel tablecloth. A snow-white rose quietly bloomed on the dining table, enhancing her pleasant


    mood.


    Before long, Stanley pushed the door open and walked in. Dressed in a ck shirt, ck long


    double-breasted vintage trench coat, ck long pants, and ck Martin boots, his figure seemed all


    the more striking, and his cool temperament was entuated.


    Every time she saw him, X always felt like he was perhaps a long-lost prince to a kingdom.


    “My apologies, I was held up by traffic,” said Stanley calmly, before sitting down opposite her.


    X smiled gently, looking more endearing than the rose on the table. “It’s okay. You’re only five


    minuteste.”


    “Is there something you need from me?” he asked.


    “Let’s order first.”


    X’s smile was charming as she waved at the waiter, who immediately handed them menus. After


    they ordered, the waiter poured them each a ss of water.


    Once the waiter left, X nced at Stanley carefully and said, “Actually, I’ve asked you here


    because I need your help. Although it’s a little abrupt, you’re the only one who can help me with this


    right now.”


    Stanley looked at her calmly with his usual cool expression. “What is it?”


    “I’d like you to pretend to be my husband.”


    “Huh?” The man cocked up a defined eyebrow, while his eyes held hints of curiosity.