msmithbooks Chapter 1094 - 568: Extra Story: A Type of Care That Is Kept Only in the Heart 5
Chapter 1094 - 568: Extra Story: A Type of Care That Is Kept Only in the Heart 5
He seemed to have a natural talent for seeing through people’s hearts...Alice Robinson hesitated for a moment, closed her eyes, and nodded.
At the banquet, glasses were clinking, drinks were being exchanged...
Alice Robinson, accompanied by Claud Laurence, appeared in the public eye.
The reporters outside had already snapped away earlier; now, as all the guests turned their attention to her, Alice felt somewhat nervous and clutched Claud Laurence’s arm tightly.
Claud Laurence had always been low-key, but there were quite a few who recognized him. Many approached to flatter him, and in rare good spirits, Claud responded to them, introducing Alice Robinson generously.
The sounds of blessings echoed in Alice’s ear continuously; she maintained a smile and followed Claud Laurence closely like a docile bird.
After making the rounds, Alice’s legs were sore.
Claud Laurence had already noticed this, so he exchanged brief polite remarks with friends before leading Alice to an inconspicuous spot in the banquet hall.
Alice immediately found a seat and sat down, exhaling, "Luckily, my feet are almost breaking..."
Claud Laurence crouched by her side, "Tonight has indeed been tough on you. I just wanted to introduce you to all my friends."
Alice shook her head, wrapping her arms around Claud, "I didn’t feel it was tough, just that I wore shoes that don’t fit my feet well tonight."
Claud Laurence leaned over intending to kiss her when suddenly a voice came, "Alice..."
Alice abruptly lifted her head, and it was Charlotte Yule she saw.
Claud Laurence drew back and helped Alice to stand.
Charlotte Yule awkwardly said, "Sorry, am I interrupting you?"
Claud Laurence smiled generously, holding Alice by the waist.
Alice blushed slightly, "Sister-in-law."
Charlotte Yule asked, "Have you seen Chester?"
"My brother?"
Charlotte Yule nodded, "Yes... I asked Chester to accompany me tonight to this charity banquet, but he disappeared after I went to the restroom."
Alice said, "He’s probably chatting with friends!"
"Maybe... General Laurence, Alice, I’ll go find Chester now, you continue." Charlotte Yule elegantly turned and left.
Claud Laurence chuckled lightly, as Alice blushed at the teasing, then asked Claud, "By the way, what’s this banquet tonight? Why is Miss Yule here?"
"A charity jewelry auction..."
"Oh... You rarely attend such banquets, right?"
"Indeed, very rarely, but with you, attending such banquets becomes indispensable."
"Why?"
"Women like jewelry, don’t they?"
Alice hesitated for a moment before saying, "You won’t be trying to give me something, will you?"
"What do you think?"
Alice frowned slightly, "No need, Claud, you know I’m not interested in those things at all... My father gave me plenty of jewelry when he was alive, and I hardly wear them."
"But there’s one piece of jewelry you must wear."
"What?"
Claud Laurence took Alice’s left hand and pointed to the ring finger, "Tonight’s jewelry theme is wedding rings... I think it’s time we chose a pair of diamond rings before getting engaged."
Alice saw Chester during the start of the jewelry auction.
He was sitting with Charlotte Yule, their couple-stance evident, as Charlotte held his arm, they talked and laughed together from time to time.
Alice’s thoughts drifted, remembering yesterday’s events.
Actually, after telling him those things yesterday, she somewhat regretted it...
Yesterday, she stormed off to confront him after hearing what the private detective said... When in fact, she had no evidence to prove he was behind instructing Uncle Grant and the others.
Her reasoning at the time was that he wanted to force her to admit defeat, so he incited Uncle Grant and others...
But thinking it over last night, recalling his reaction when she confronted him, Alice felt the truth might not be so...
Someone as proud and arrogant as him, if he really did something, would absolutely not beat around the bush.
And she went to confront him without even investigating, which seems too impulsive...
She had already asked the private detective to continue the investigation this morning... Somehow, she had a bad feeling.
"What are you thinking?"
Claud Laurence’s gentle voice interrupted Alice’s thoughts.
Alice snapped out of her daze and shook her head, "Nothing."
"Let’s see which style of wedding ring you like..."
"Alright..."
Claud Laurence purchased the most expensive set of wedding rings at the auction for thirty million, which quickly turned Alice into the focal point of the entire event.
Since it was a charity banquet, the organisers interviewed Claud Laurence...