Chapter 101


    Mr. Lu felt bad hearing Amanda’s words, “What crazy scheme are you cooking up this time? If it weren’t


    for yourst hair–brained idea four and a half years ago, would their rtionship be


    such a mess?”


    “But think about it,” the olddy countered, “without that incident, would you have a cute grandson like


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    Roman?”


    Caught off guard, the older man was speechless. “You have a point, but their rtionship isn’t set in


    stone yet. If wee on too strong, we might scare the girl off, don’t you think?” “You’re not seriously


    thinking about throwing your son at her?”


    “Hmph,” Amanda shot her husband a disgruntled look. “I wouldn’t mind tossing both Elio and Roman


    her way, but she’d have to be willing to ept them first, wouldn’t she?” “Don’t worry, I have a n.”


    With that, Amanda strode off.


    “Elio, how’s Roman doing?” Amanda asked as she walked, keeping her eyes locked on Astrid. She


    hadn’t been able to get a good look from afar, but now that she was closer, she was struck by the girl’s


    beauty. “Elio, who is this girl?”


    Seeing Amanda, Elio’s brow furrowed, but he didn’t turn and walk bway as usual due to Astrid’s


    presence. Instead, he said coolly, “Roman’s fever is going down.” “She’s Astrid, my crush.”


    Hearing the term “crush,” Astrid’s eyes widened in surprise..


    Crush?


    Amanda, delighted, covered her mouth andughed. “Oh wow, Astrid, where’s your house? Who’s in


    your family? How old are you? What are your hobbies?”


    The more the olddy looked at Astrid, the more she approved, and she started chatting away.


    “You’re so pretty!”


    “How far along are you two?”


    “I tell you, my boy has a bad temper and zero dating experience. Other than his knack for making


    money, he’s pretty useless. But he’s extremely loyal, and you’re the first girl he’s liked in all these


    years!”


    “You mustn’t reject him. You can train him a little; he has the potential to be a good husband!”


    Elio’s mouth twitched slightly.


    But he didn’t object.


    Looking at the friendly Amanda, Astrid smiled, “Ma’am, you’re mistaken. Mr. Lampard and I aren’t


    dating.”


    “Not dating?” The olddy looked at Elio in surprise. “Well, he does have a bad temper; it’s


    understandable if you’re not into him.”


    Then Amanda took Astrid’s hand and smiled, “Astrid, since this is our first meeting, I don’t have any


    gifts to present to you, so consider this a small token… it’s not anything valuable; take


    it…”


    Astrid looked down to see that Amanda had given her a ck card.


    Astrid was undoubtedly not going to ept it. “I can’t ept this card.”


    “It’s no use to me. Trust me, there’s not much money in it.” After the charity event, Astrid changed into


    her usual clothes, which were ordinary brands. Seeing this, the olddy thought she might not have


    much money.


    The olddy, careful not to hurt Astrid’s pride, lowered her voice and said, “Astrid, this is Elio’s card.


    Don’t you think his wife should manage his money?”