Chapter 316 - Dining Together
Hailee was in a good mood. She was delighted to see Alex and Kelly getting along well and had a mutual understanding.
Kelly confessed how afraid she is as Alex was her first boyfriend, and she thinks he will be her last man.
Hailee understood what Kelly's concern was. She felt similar feelings from the past. She also had no boyfriend before, but only a fiance because she is comfortable with Bryan around.
That is why, when she develops a feeling for Vincent, she gets scared at first. This feeling is new to her, and when their fake relationship becomes real, she is worried it will compromise because of the secret she hides from him.
But in Kelly's case, she is afraid that Alex would be disappointed in her because of her stubbornness and glib tongue.
Most of the time, she could not control her temperament but argued even over small things.
When Kelly mentioned this, Hailee was happy. It only means that she cared about this relationship, and she wanted to progress it well.
With this, she believes that Kelly truly had sincere feelings for Alex, which her cousin was obvious how in love he was with her best friend.
The two were actually a match. Alex is a mature man and has a good understanding of Kelly's attitude. And as for her best friend, she could see Kelly was trying to behave in front of Alex.
It only means Kelly is ready to change herself to have a good relationship with Alex.
After their talk in the morning, Kelly and Gigi left to have a board meeting at DV Inc. Asia HQ.
Feeling so lonely that she was left alone, Hailee made a plan to sneak in on the third floor, where Janise tailored her wedding gown.
Hailee is slowly climbing the stairs to the third floor of the mansion. However, she was only disappointed to see the butler standing on the railings.
Also, two bodyguards lounging on the sofa. Obviously, they were guarding the hallway toward the right-wing of the mansion.
"Young madam, do you need anything?" Butler Roberto queried right away the moment he saw Hailee. Although his job is to prevent her from seeing her wedding dress, the butler won't dare to embarrass the young madam.
Hailee smiled nervously. She answered, "I just wonder if I can see Janise…." She didn't finish her words, as she was certain that the butler understood what she meant.
Butler Roberto bowed and said, "I'm sorry, young madam. Miss Lopez instructed you are not allowed to see your wedding gown until its final touch."
Hailee dropped her shoulders to her sides. She was getting bored staying in the mansion as she could do nothing. She wanted to go to the company or visit the store, but she could not do that freely anymore.
Reporters from different media platforms and paparazzi would chase her for interviews. It's not good for her to stress herself in dealing with them.
She heaves a sad sigh. Everyone left for work, and Vincent was having left and right meetings. The girls were at the university until later in the afternoon.
Pitt meets Keith for a board meeting at Cole Holdings, Inc. while Alex and Tom accompany their girlfriends.
And her in-laws, Sheena and Deana, helped to organize the upcoming grand party for their mom. Although everything was taken care of already, Hilda wanted it to be perfect.
The celebration will be held at the Grand Palace hotel. All the Lopez family from provinces and different cities will come, including those living in other countries like the US and Europe, coming home to attend Hilda's birthday party. Even the Shen who settled back to China will also be there to welcome Hailee into the family.
Everyone was busy except her.
Hailee turned back and headed to the study after she was rejected to see Janise. As nothing she could do, she browsed her phone to see the news and updates of those she followed on Instagram.
After a few minutes, a broad smile appeared on her lips. The fresh gossip that was published on the news sites was about Alex and Kelly.
Paparazzi got an excellent shot of the new couple walking in the mall, holding hands. The netizens were ecstatic to see them together.
Kelly, as co-founder of DV Gem, was looked up to by young girls. Her goddess skills in jewelry designing were recognized by aristocrats and billionaires all over the world.
The DV Gem's success was because of Kelly's contribution as the chief designer of the company. All of their craftsmen and designers were hired by her.
And with her success, she got many suitors. However, as Kelly was snobbish and stubborn, secretly, they retreated.
Kelly was a demure fine lady and obedient daughter in front of her father, but behind his back, she would sneer and insult these men in front of their faces.
Hailee searched the internet and read all the articles about her best friend and cousin the entire morning. She was satisfied with what they've written, and it improved her mood.
The people from Fen Country warmly welcome Kelly as their future king's girlfriend. In fact, many express their delights and praises that Kelly is perfect to be the future Queen of Fen Country.
Everyone keeps commenting that Alex and Kelly are match-made in heaven, and this really pleases her.
"Hmm… I wonder what made my wife happy aside from seeing my handsome face?"
Hailee didn't notice that Vincent had entered his study room, and she quickly threw her arms around his neck and kissed him.
"Hubby, I'm so bored here," she purred after the passionate kiss they shared.
The corner of his mouth pulled into a smile upon hearing her complain. She is a woman who is used to moving around, and as she was restrained not to work too much, her system was itchy to do something.
Vincent lifted his right arm and brushed her cheek, then said, "There's a lot of reporters and paparazzi who wish to ambush you for an interview."
Hailee knew about this. It was reported that countless reporters were standing by at the gate of Metro Real Estate Village.
"Then, you are having a hard time entering the village?" she pitied Vince. She could imagine the scene in her head when reporters storm his car.
"It won't stop me from coming home to have lunch together," Vince said lovingly.
Hearing this, Hailee's mood is a lot better now. She knew Vince still had countless meetings today, so she restrained herself from further complaining that she was too bored doing nothing.
She guessed Vince feels her boredom, so she must be grateful that he put aside his work to accompany her for lunch.
After the butler informed them that the table was ready, Vincent brought her to the dining area. While eating, she could not help to sweep her eyes to the long table.
In the past, after her grandmother died, and the boys were in college and her father even busy in their company, she was so lonely eating alone at their grand dining table.
It was then the reason she constantly pesters the boys to go somewhere just to have a meal. She wants company, and eating in a restaurant with many strangers surrounding her table actually made her happy.
And at present, she was so touched that Vincent came home to have lunch together.
She was actually too jealous that her friends here in Metro City were having lunch at La Fleur Restaurant. Pitt picked up the girls at the university, and the three heartless teenagers posted many pictures on their Instagram. They had no idea how itchy she was to join them.
She wanted to go, but she knew it was not wise when the media watched them, and these reporters and paparazzi would tail them everywhere.
Anyway, having Vincent by her side, everything is perfect already. Soon, she and Vince would not be alone sitting at their long table.
There will be three cute angels who will brighten their dining hall with their laughter.
In the near future, she will be dining together with her very own family.
Thinking about that, she could not wait for that day to come....
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