Chapter 411 Loving Times


    "During the meal, Belle''s and Madam Lilian''s conversation went on to be calmer and more rxing.


    The atmosphere seemed like it was not a grand banquet, but more like a casual gathering. It


    was friendly and easy-going. "


    "This banquet was the most delightful and longest meal attended by Madam Lilian, just because Belle


    was sitting by her side."


    "In fact, the others who were apanying Madam Lilian were of more importance, yet she was


    having fun chatting with Belle throughout the dinner. She at times behaved like a child, talking about


    delicacies, and exciting experiences with Belle,pletely ignoring the whole table full of people who


    were there to see her."


    Her delightedughter could be heard from time to time.


    Time passed very quickly just as they were enjoying their conversation. She stood up in reluctance as


    they were about to separate and leave.


    "Before leaving, she turned around to take Belle''s hand and said in a friendly manner, ""My child, I have


    enjoyed myself a lot tonight. Thank you for keeping mepany. If there is a chance, I hope to have


    dinner with you again."""


    "Madam, I enjoyed myself as well. Thank you very much and I also hope to have dinner with you again.


    Belle was especially happy. The banquet that day was the happiest one among the few banquets she


    had attended. It was the most rxing one and it also gave her a whole new perspective about the


    future banquets she was going to attend. From her previous assumptions, banquets were for those so-


    called nobles or the upper ss people to show off to each other. They pretended to be high-profile


    and hypocritically dealt with the guests, and no one could see through each other''s actual thoughts.


    However, Belle felt that everything was different that day. She really felt Madam Lilian''s sincerity. She


    was just a kind and lovely olddy with a lonely heart. Her heart was full of yearning for love and a


    family."


    "Come, my child. This is my business card. Do contact me if you happen to being to Europe. I will


    take some time out to meet up with you. Before Madam Lilian left, she handed a business card to


    Belle."


    "Thank you, I will do so. Belle''s eyes were slightly moist. It didn''t matter whether Madam Lilian was


    inviting her over sincerely or not, she was still really moved that Madam Lilian was treating her so well."


    "Who was Madam Lilian? She was a celebrity in international politics. Not to mention whether she


    would get to meet her even if she went there, it was still highly unlikely of her actually to meet her on


    her own. Nevertheless, she still treasured the business card."


    "It was just because of this elderly woman''s sincerity. At least, from her point of view, what she saw


    was a seniordy''s kind heart, not the world-renowned Madam Lilian."


    Several men in ck uniforms with guns surrounded and guarded Madam Lilian. A secretary who was


    wearing sses wrapped a shawl around Madam Lilian''s neck and escorted her to a limousine.


    "Everyone stopped in their tracks, watching as the group of people walked away."


    "Before finally getting in the car, Madam Lilian turned back and waved to everyone. Belle could still see


    the gentle smile on her face."


    She gripped the business card that still had Madam Lilian''s warmth in her hand. Her mind couldn''t calm


    down for the moment.


    Madam Lilian and her entourage soon disappeared from their sight.


    "Belle, I didn''t expect Madam Lilian to think so highly of you and like you so much. It looks like you


    really are a woman who attracts people''s good graces. Lottie was the first to rush forward as she


    congratted Belle enviously."


    Being able to obtain Madam Lilian''s personal business card was almost a rare urrence. It was as if


    she had never ever heard of anyone being able to bear such an honor before.


    "Many people who were present, including the mayor, Sadiva, and the secretary, Finley, were all


    surprised. They did not expect the daughter of Ethan Morris, thete official, to be so favored by


    Madam Lilian. They felt that if Belle hadn''t married Calvin and gained the title of Mrs. Harvey, she


    would not have been important enough to attend the banquet. It was basically impossible for her even


    to meet Madam Lilian."


    "However, the fact was that she was sessfully married to one of the world''s richest businessmen.


    That day, she attended the banquet."


    "Perhaps, it was all fate. The graceful and mighty Calvin still loved and doted on her so much, and her


    parents-inw were all very kind to her. This woman''s life was really too wonderful."


    "Sergio watched them from the beginning to the end, and he was finally relieved. Madam Lilian failed to


    identify with Belle atst. Maybe there wouldn''t be a chance for them to meet again after that parting.


    Otherwise, it would be really difficult for them to deal with the aftermath, and he might not be able to


    exin it to Zoe."


    The banquet finally ended.


    "Lottie, how could you value your boyfriend more than your own friend by leaving me alone? Belle saw


    Lottie and thought of how she abandoned her. She almost died because of that and was almost


    misunderstood by Calvin. Belle couldn''t help being angry as she med Lottie."


    Lottie chuckled awkwardly.


    "Jen. It was still an affectionate nickname, but Belle seemed to feel that something had changed.


    Although she had never loved Rhys before, he had yed along with her. There was a kind of vague


    rtionship between them. Although they did not fall in love with each other, she had a faint sense of


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    dependence on him. After all, he used to be so selfless towards her. Now that he had Lottie by his side,


    his kindness to her would inevitably be transferred to someone else. This was normal for human


    beings, even if it was a person whom they didn''t love, they would still feel a sense of loss when that


    person suddenly left their side."


    "However, what made her happy was that Rhys ended up together with her best friend. This surprised


    her, as it proved that he had a good eye. The duo would be happy in the future. They would remain


    good friends, and their rtionship would surely get closer. It was a good thing that she saved their


    friendship at the same time. The most important thing was that Lottie would finally ept a man, which


    saved her from the worry deep inside her heart."


    "Rhys, how good it is for me to see you being with Lottie. Lottie is a straightforward person. You should


    treat her well in the future, dote on her, and not bully her. Belle smiled, looked at Rhys, and solemnly


    told him. She drank some wine with Madam Lilian, and she was in a good mood, feeling as if she was


    among the clouds. Still, she did not forget to remind..."


    "Alright, don''t worry. I will do as you say. Rhys gave Belle an elegant smile and turned his gentle gaze


    towards Lottie."


    Lottie stood by his side and smiled shyly. The usually cool Lottie was acting like a little girl at that


    moment. Belle was secretly amazed. Love was really an amazing thing.


    "It''s already gettingte. Let''s go home first. After Calvin greeted some famous political figures, he


    strode over and spoke intimately with his arms around Belle''s waist."


    "Hello, Mr. Atkinson. He greeted Rhys at the same time. Since knowing that Belle had never loved


    Rhys, Calvin''s prejudice against him waspletely resolved. Thinking about how jealous he was of


    Rhys and the unreasonable trouble he caused him in the past, he would still feel somewhat


    embarrassed."


    "Greetings, Mr. Harvey. Rhys nodded at Calvin politely and said in a solemn manner, ""Mr Harvey, you


    have finally attained the beauty in your arms as you wished. I hope you will cherish Belle in the future,


    and you both must live happily. Otherwise, Lottie and I will not spare you."""


    "Of course I will. Calvin gave a hearty and unrestrained smile as he teased Rhys. ""Mr. Atkinson, it


    seems that you are so deep in love. After dating Lottie, even your way of speaking is bing simr


    to hers."""


    "After that, he said to Lottie with a smile, ""Miss Cohen, I should remind you not to control men too


    much. If Mr. Atkinson bes like you, then there will be one less gentlemanly man in the world. You


    will be guilty of it. For the sake of all men, I advise you to find a way to change yourself and make


    yourself moredylike."" As he said this, Calvinughed out loud."


    "His words made Lottie''s cheeks puff out in anger. She ced her hands on her hips and was about to


    start cursing Calvin. However, when she thought of Rhys standing beside her, her anger subsided in an


    instant. She huffed and red angrily at Calvin."


    "Haha! Calvin burst outughing once again. Now, that was a relief! Lottie had scolded him countless


    times for Belle''s sake. It was finally his turn to tease her."


    "Belle, take a look at your man. What is he? He holds grudges so easily. How narrow-minded he is.


    Once you go back, you''d better punish him well. Lottie did indeed remember her determination to


    return to being ady. At that moment, she could only hold back the urge to curse and merely


    "Lottie, Calvin was just joking around with you. Don''t mind him. He''s just being mischievous. Don''t


    worry. I''ll help you vent your angerter on. Belle smiled and said to Calvin, ""That''s enough. Let''s go.


    The sun will eventually rise if we''re not going to leave."""


    Okay.


    "I will listen to you, honey."


    See you!


    "Calvin put his arm around Belle''s waist. He waved his hand at Rhys and Lottie. The both of them


    walked away, chatting andughing."


    "Lottie, don''t forget to bring Rhys to Harvey Manor for a meal. After taking a few steps away, Belle


    turned back and bade Lottie these few words."


    Sure. Lottie''s crispughter came from behind.


    "What are you doing? Are you trying to bring men over to our house? Calvin asked deliberately,


    hugging her."


    "So, if Rhys happens toe over, are you going to fight with him? Belle knew that he was just saying


    it jokingly, So, she couldn''t help but to ridicule him."


    "Her words made Calvin recall the past and those grievances back then. He felt happy and


    embarrassed at the same time. Gnashing his teeth, he said, ""You d*mned woman, how can you still


    tease me? Now, you are in my hands. All the grievances I suffered before the marriage must be given


    back to you. Just wait for me to punish you."""


    "After saying that, he picked her up with his bulky arms and tried to kiss her on the lips."


    "Calvin, don''t do that. Look after your image. She blocked his iing lips and protested. They were


    still not far from the banquet hall and people were still moving around. This man was simply too


    daring."


    Alright then. Calvin smiled and let her go. He picked her up and carried her towards the car.


    Let''s see how you will plead with me tonight. I won''t let you go until I''m satisfied. His threatening voice


    rang vaguely in Belle''s ear.


    "The soft chuckles from the two of them spread across, far and wide."