Chapter 410 A Pleasant Scene


    "Madam Lilian, it''s rare for you to visit this ce. I have prepared a feast based on A City''s culture.


    Have a taste of our hometown dishes. It will still be noon when you return to Europe. Yezon walked


    over and invited her."


    "He had personally asked Madam Lilian toe over. She would only be here for three hours. After


    that, Madam Lilian would have to leave the country to attend an important meeting in the afternoon."


    Madam Lilian had attended the banquet out of respect for Yezon.


    "Therefore, he prepared a meal consisting of the local specialties of A city for her, hoping that she


    would like it."


    "Alright, thank you. Madam Lilian thought for a moment and nodded in agreement. ""Tell you what, you


    all can have dinner with me."""


    "Don''t worry, Madam Lilian. I have prepared sufficient dishes. Yezon added, ""This way, please."""


    "As he spoke, he held her hand as they walk towards the long dining table."


    "Waiting at the sides of the table stood waiters, bartenders, and chefs, ready to serve. The white


    napkins on the table were spotless and immacte."


    Belle looked around. The dining table could amodate around 30 people. The names of the


    attendees who were hand-picked to dine with Madam Lilian were ced on each seat.


    "She and Calvin were the most sessful entrepreneurs in A City. It was only natural that they had the


    privilege and honor to be there. However, they were still two seats away from Madam Lilian."


    Madam Lilian sat in the seat of honor.


    She and Calvin sat on the second and third seats away from Madam Lilian on her left side. On her right


    were the mayor and secretary. One seat away from Madam Lilian on her left side sat Yezon.


    "Sergio had a high position, but that was all to be attributed to his father, Yadriel, who was a high-


    ranking official. Sergio''s position as the newly appointed head of state security of Capital City was not


    to be underestimated as well. Hence, he was assigned to the third seat on the right."


    "Elegant music started ying, indicating themencement of the dinner."


    The waiters served the sumptuous dishes.


    "Everyone ate their meals in a refined manner. Even though it was a grand feast, the scene was still


    quiet and orderly."


    "Belle was even more cautious. She was afraid that if she did something indecent, she would


    embarrass Calvin."


    "As for Calvin, he was used to this kind of event. He was calm and at ease. When he sensed Belle''s


    nervousness, he smiled and scooped a meatball for Belle, saying softly, ""Come, try and taste this."""


    "Thank you, Belle whispered. She was embarrassed by Calvin showing a public disy of affection.


    For heaven''s sake, they were in public!"


    "Madam Lilian noticed them. She picked a meatball up as well with a smile and took a bite of it. The


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    familiar taste warmed her heart. She blurted out, ""Present and past, fleeting and fast."""


    She recited a poem. The light in her eyes dimmed.


    "Infinite and untamed, only time will remain. Belle ate the meatball and recalled something, being


    slightly absent-minded. When Madam Lilian finished reciting the line, she continued without a second


    thought."


    "As soon as she concluded her poem, Madam Lilian immediately turned to look at her."


    How do you know this poem? Her eyes shone and she asked in surprise.


    "When Belle heard Madam Lilian''s question, she realized that she had spoken out loud. Ashamed, she


    smiled and said, ""I''m sorry, Madam Lilian. I''ve made a fool of myself."""


    "No, child, tell me, how did you know this poem? Madam Lilian asked kindly, shaking her head. There


    was an urgent and desperate expression on her face."


    "This... Belle thought for a bit and said sheepishly, ""When I was young, my mother often recited this


    poem. I didn''t know who the poet was, but I remembered it. Today, when I heard you reading it aloud, I


    subconsciously continued as well. I''m sorry."""


    "I see. Madam Lilian became more excited. She asked with great interest, ""Who is your mother?"""


    "When Belle heard this, she was even more embarrassed. Since Madam Lilian had asked, she decided


    to answer her question simply, in a decent manner."


    "Madam Lilian, my mother is just an ordinary woman. But in my eyes, she is the noblest of women."


    "When Belle thought of Kate''s disabled legs, her heart ached. In the middle of such a high-ss


    asion, mentioning her mother more or less made her feel sorrowful. After finishing that sentence,


    she tried to cover up the past and did not want to continue."


    "However, Madam Lilian wanted to hear more. She probed even further. ""Tell me, how did your mother


    know this poem?"""


    "Belle lifted her bright eyes and blinked, shaking her head as she said, ""Madam, I''m sorry. I don''t


    know. Mother has never talked about it. She may have just heard it from someone else and memorized


    it unintentionally."""


    "She really didn''t know. When she was a child, Kate often recited the poem and she had memorized it."


    Oh. Madam Lilian nodded and pondered. She turned her head and once again began to size Belle up.


    "Next to her, Yezon''s thoughts were clear. Seeing that Madam Lilian was interested in Belle, he took


    the initiative to stand up and made an offer. ""Madam, allow Mrs. Harvey to sit by your side. I''ll


    exchange seats with her."""


    "Alright, thank you. Madam Lilian didn''t hesitate to express her gratitude with a smile."


    "Yezon nced at the waiter, and a waiter immediately stepped forward to switch Belle''s tableware with


    Yezon''s."


    "Then, Belle sat next to Madam Lilian subsequently. Belle felt as if she was dreaming. However, she


    was eager to close in with Madam Lilian and was very willing to approach her."


    "Child, you and I are kindred spirits. Come, try this. Madam Lilian picked up a sweet meatball and


    ced it on Belle''s te."


    Thank you. Belle was ttered. She quickly thanked her.


    "To be honest, it was Belle''s favourite. She immediately picked it up and put it into her mouth."


    Do you like it? Madam Lilian asked amiably. Her gaze was kind as if she was looking at her own


    beloved granddaughter.


    "Watching from the side, Sergio was scared out of his wits, and his palms were sweaty."


    "It''s delicious. Thank you, Madam. After Belle swallowed the sweet meatball, she smiled and thanked


    her."


    "Does your mother often cook this for you? She asked, smiling."


    "Belle blinked and nodded happily. ""Yes, she often cooked this for me back then. It''s tasty."""


    "When it came to her mother and childhood memories, Belle couldn''t help but to smile brightly. She


    was wholeheartedly immersed in happiness."


    "When she was a child, she was the apple of her parents'' eyes. She was content to have a blissful


    family. Her face was full of hope for a bright and joyous future, butter on..."


    "That vivid expression moved Madam Lilian, but the bright smile on Belle''s face gradually faded away,


    covered by a mist of sorrow and sadness."


    "Madam Lilian was surprised by Belle''s expression and it subconsciously made her feel sad for her as


    well. She couldn''t help but to put her hand on hers and asked softly, ""Is there a dark birthmark on the


    right side of your mother''s back?"""


    "She looked at Belle with hopeful eyes, as if she was anticipating the answer she wanted. However,


    Belle blinked her eyes and thought for a while, then shook her head in confusion. The doubtfulness in


    her eyes was obvious."


    "The light in Madam Lilian''s eyes dimmed, and there was even a moment of destion. It was


    concealed in no time."


    "Oh, you see, a good friend of mine asked me to find someone. When I saw you, I thought of her. Thus,


    I decided to ask you about that Madam Lilian saw the bewilderment in Belle''s eyes and exined to


    her. Somehow, this woman''s every move affected her, and she couldn''t help but to want to provide an


    exnation. Even if the exnation was only partially true, she also couldn''t help but say it out."


    "Oh, I see. Belle rxed and smiled. She said in a solemn manner, ""Madam, my mother is just an


    ordinary woman. She won''t be the person your friend is looking for."""


    "She knew her limits. If it was a good friend of Madam Lilian, she would be either a high official or a


    wealthy woman. Her mother was an ordinary woman. How could they have any rtion to Madam


    Lilian''s friend? It was impossible. Thus, she immediately shook her head and denied it."


    "No, child. I think your mother must be a great woman. If she can raise such an excellent daughter like


    you, she must be a great mother. I really hope that I can have the chance to visit your mother. Although


    she did not hear what she wanted, Madam Lilian still expressed that sincerely."


    "Thank you for yourpliment, Madam. I think Mother would be so happy to hear your praise, Belle


    answered happily."


    "Belle didn''t think much of Madam Lilian''s sudden interest in her mother. After all, they were all


    women. Madam Lilian might have done it out of courtesy."


    "Well, child, your mother must be very happy when she sees that you are living such a happy life now.


    Madam Lilian asked enviously, looking at Belle."


    "Yes, she is. She is pleased to see the loving life between my husband and me. Belle did not deny it,


    and her eyes were shining like stars. She met Madam Lilian''s gaze, and the happiness on her face was


    so obvious."


    "Yes, I can see that Mr. Calvin loves you a lot. Congrattions. Couples must learn to love and respect


    each other. You''ll have an unexpected harvest. Madam Lilian smiled benevolently and reminded her


    patiently."


    "Alright, Madam. Thank you for your teachings. Belle smiled sweetly."


    Madam Lilian nodded along with her with a smile.