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Lena felt uncertain. "Them?"
"Those who look down on me! I want to prove how great my family is to our daughter-in-law!" Fleur clenched her
teeth, nearly crushing the steering wheel.
Lena chuckled, keeping her head down. The large diamond ring on her finger sparkled in an unfamiliar, elegant
light. Despite feeling out of place, a unique warmth enveloped Lena.
Fleur sped along, instructing her bodyguards to contact the wives on the way. These women usually attempted to
flatter her but often fell short.
Their shock was evident when they heard Madam Fleur wanted to play poker with them. They promptly agreed and
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Lena trailed behind, surveying the club. The atmosphere was serene, posh, and luxurious. The people who came to
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtgreet them seemed prestigious, yet they treated Fleur with respect.
Once inside the VIP room, Fleur halted and gestured to Lena, who hesitated to extend her arm.
Fleur impatiently grabbed her hand and placed it on her own, glaring at her. "Didn't Chris say you're direct? Why so
slow?"
Lena bowed her head.
"Show your finger," Fleur whispered. "Why bother coming if you won't?"
Lena complied.
The typically stern and imposing Lena now resembled a docile rabbit, obediently following Fleur's lead.
"Hello there!" Fleur greeted them cheerfully as she entered. "Mrs. Cloud, Mrs. Grant, and Mrs. Lee! It's been a
while... Hahaha!"
"Um..."
The three women exchanged glances, surprised by Fleur's uncharacteristic warmth. They were actually Mrs.
Johnson, Mrs. Rudd, and Mrs. Weir... Hadn't they just bumped into each other at the cafe?
Unsure of what to say, they smiled and played along. "Yes, it's been a while! You look even more beautiful than the
last time we saw you!"
"Thank you!" Fleur sat at the table, arranging for Lena to also have a seat. The enormous diamond ring on her
finger gleamed.
Their gazes met, and they understood how to curry favor. Not only would they let her win the game, but they'd also
offer compliments occasionally.
"Not only are you skilled at card games, but you also have a keen eye! You've certainly chosen an exceptional
daughter-in-law, Madam Fleur!"
"Indeed, Madam Fleur. I was thinking of introducing my daughter to your son, but it seems you're not giving us a
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"What!" Fleur raised an eyebrow, trying to maintain her arrogance but failing to hide her smile. "She's not my
daughter-in-law. You can't say that!"
"She's not?"
The women were astonished.
"Why would you buy her such a large diamond ring if she's not your daughter-in-law?"
"I'm sure we'll hear good news soon!"
"It'll happen very soon!"
Fleur laughed happily and revealed her cards. "Flush!"
The compliments continued to flow.
Lena felt bewildered. The women then turned their gaze toward her, offering insincere smiles.
"She's very quiet, hardly says a word. She has a captivating charm, much like you when you were young, Madam
Fleur!"
"Absolutely!" Fleur responded without much thought, though she regretted it a bit later.
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