Chapter 193
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Lisbeth’s eyes lit up as she received the scarf, her delight evident. “I love it! This is such an elegant color. And the embroidery is exquisite!”
She draped the scarf over her shoulders and twirled in front of me. “How does it look?”
“It’s very becoming! But then again, seems like everything looks good on you, Madame Kenway,” I complimented, hoping to ease the tension.
“Ha! Aren’t you a sweet–talker?” Lisbeth laughed. “The only reason everything looks good on me is that you’ve only ever picked things that are perfect for me. The dress you made for Sol is another example. It was brimming with class!”
Her praise warmed me more than I expected.
“Thank you so much,” I said, genuinely touched.
She reluctantly removed the scarf.
“I’m just happy you love it so much,” I added.
As we continued chatting, Soren finally came downstairs in the black suit.
Lisbeth’s eyes widened, and she immediately stood up. “Oh God, for once my son looks more handsome than his old man! Hmph, not bad.”
She turned to me after showering her son with compliments. “Tay, you’re truly a fashion–designing genius! You could make even dashing men look amazing! Please, you must design something for Marlon!”
I panicked, my voice stumbling as I tried to backtrack. “Wall! M–Mr. Kenway is a bit too imposing for me!”
She waved it off dismissively. “Imposing? Please, he’s just a geezer. Don’t worry about it.”
Soren changed into another suit, and Lisbeth showered him with more praise.
I
I could only respond as humbly as I could, though inwardly, I was a mess.
Soren’s looks were devastating. He was so elegant, princely and mature–yet still so humble and courteous. It was enough to make even the most guarded heart crack.
I struggled to maintain my composure, but it was impossible not to feel the weight of his presence. My heart was pounding, and my face flushed as I couldn’t help but stare at him.
Ah, it was impossible not to fall for someone like him. Impossible!
Soren climbed the stairs to change into his usual attire, his gaze seemingly brushing over my face as he passed. Our eyes met for a split second, and I snapped out of my stupor, quickly looking away.
I tried to act like I wasn’t affected, but it was clear to me that he saw right through me.
My heart raced again at the thought, and 1 quickly grabbed a glass of lemon tea from the coffee table, gu., git down in an attempt to calm my nerves.
Lisbeth, ever the perceptive one, wasn’t helping.
“Are you alright? Your face is flushed!” she exclaimed.
“What?!” I touched my cheeks, hoping to play it off. “Maybe I’m just hot. My clothes are too good at keeping
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warm…
Lisbeth gave
ave me a knowing smile, her eyes twinkling. “Tell me, dear. What do you think of my
son?
“I’m sure he’s very pleasant to the eyes. He might have had some advantages thanks to those before him, but he’s very, very competent on his own, don’t you-”
My heart nearly stopped.
Was she trying to set us up? Was she seriously pushing for us to be together?
“M–Madame Kenway, Mr. Kenway is perfect in every way. He’s so exceptional, it’s hard not to feel a little inferior, “I stammered, my tongue tripping over the words.
Lisbeth understood my hesitation immediately. “Now, now, You’re very exceptional too, dear. No need to feel inferior.”
“No! I mean, I-“Oh no! My mind scrambled for a better response, but it came up blank.
Just then, Soren appeared at the top of the stairs, thankfully rescuing me from the awkwardness. “Let’s have lunch,” he announced smoothly.
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