Chapter 2475: Chapter 181: Meeting Gift
Mr. Ken Redington actually didn’t have any experience interacting with a daughter-in-law.
He only had a son-in-law, who could irk him to the core with his cunning nature.
For Duke, completely unskilled in dealing with matters like these, he could only awkwardly show goodwill to Leslie Howard.
However, even when David Redington used Sylvia Scott to threaten him, Duke didn’t forget to subtly criticize his own son.
He kept talking about tidying up ’David’ for Leslie Howard, completely forgetting that he was actually David’s biological father.
A moment ago, Leslie Howard thought Duke didn’t like her; the next moment, she was a bit confused by Duke’s friendly attitude.
How did Duke Redington suddenly change his tone when speaking to her?
It was a tone that made her want to call him ’Daddy.’
Leslie Howard had no idea this was entirely due to Sylvia’s dominant position in Duke’s heart.
She looked nervously at David Redington, her eyes filled with confusion.
Changing how she addressed him on their first meeting didn’t seem appropriate, did it?
David Redington affectionately pinched the woman’s chin and whispered, "If he wants you to call him that, just do it. Don’t worry... The majestic Duke’s promises always stand. Once you change how you address him, whenever I bully you, you’ll have someone to back you up."
The heartthrob didn’t mind his father’s tendency to show favor outside the family.
He loved Leslie Howard and wanted to give her the very best.
But most confidently, he believed that throughout his life, he would never harm Leslie even slightly, never give her the opportunity to complain to Duke Redington.
Leslie Howard’s eyes shimmered like water; she knew David was good to her, but never expected him to be this good.
The woman fluttered her fan-like lashes, softly saying "Mm," and then, in front of everyone, she softly kissed David’s lips.
The people in the room unwillingly witnessed a display of affection.
Winona Wallace clenched her fists tightly, and her long nails could break at any moment.
Bruce Wallace lightly frowned, showing a disapproving expression, feeling that Leslie Howard was indeed lacking in decorum and restraint.
But Mrs. Wallace and Sheila Fletcher showed some relief, their previous concerns dissipating.
As for Duke Redington, he frowned slightly in displeasure.
It wasn’t Leslie Howard he had a problem with, but his own son.
Why a taciturn man like David Redington would have a woman to adore him, while he, the dignified Duke, handsome and charming, didn’t receive his wife’s love.
Everyone was paired up, clinging to each other, while his Sylvia had to send him to Eastonia to handle his son’s mess.
Duke Redington felt dissatisfied deep down and was reluctant to watch his son and future daughter-in-law display their affection publicly.
He coughed a few times to interrupt their intimacy, and Mr. Ken Redington took out a small velvet box from his pocket.
Since it was a task arranged by his loving wife, Duke’s tone was pleasant: "Leslie, take a look at this... Mommy Redington asked me to bring this meeting gift for you on her behalf. She’s in Europe, busy taking care of David’s sister’s several grandchildren, but made sure to instruct me to present this gift to you."
After speaking, Duke opened the small velvet box placed on the table.
A large, radiant teardrop-shaped diamond ring was displayed before everyone.
The diamond was pure and clear, its brilliance dazzling under the lights of the living room.
Even without any instruments for testing, it was clear at first glance that this was a flawless diamond, exquisitely cut, rare to see.
Not to mention its considerable size, looking as though it was tens of carats.
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