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In the office, Cate looked at the time. It was 6:00 p.m.
She should get ready to go back.
At that moment, Shaun suddenly sent her a message. [I won’t be back tonight. Go to sleep early.]
It seemed like there was no need to rush back.
She picked up the planner again but could not see a word at all.
Was he going to accompany Melanie tonight? Was he going back to Lyons Manor to discuss the wedding?
He was about to get married. If he continued to be entangled with her like this after his marriage, Cate would really look down on herself for the rest of her life.
She had to be strong so she could break away from him soon.
…
In Lyons Manor.
Shaun got out of the car and saw Melanie holding Old Madam Lyons’s arm as they went for a walk in the garden.
He frowned and subconsciously wanted to turn away, but Old Madam Lyons had noticed him. “Shaun, you’re just in time. Melanie and I are going to the orchard to pick some strawberries, come with us.”
“Grandma, I’m tired. I want to go back to my room—”
“I want you to accompany me and you’re saying that you’re tired. Do you dislike me that much?” Old Madam Lyons’s face immediately became unpleasant.
Shaun had no choice but to follow them to the orchard.
The old madam deliberately lagged behind a few steps and let the two of them walk in front of her. Along the way, Melanie chatted with Shaun, but for every ten sentences she spoke, he only replied with one.
After reaching the strawberry orchard, Melanie plucked one and tried it. Her eyes were shining. “Eldest Young Master Lyons, the strawberry is so sweet.”
“Have you never eaten a strawberry before? Do you need to exaggerate it that much?” Shaun could not help but say sarcastically.
“What are you saying?” Old Madam Lyons knocked him with her cane angrily.
“Grandma, don’t hit him.” Melanie hurriedly stopped the old woman and looked at Shaun while blushing. “I’ve embarrassed myself, Eldest Young Master Lyons. The strawberries are dainty and cute, so girls like them a lot.”
Shaun had a thought after hearing her words. Cate would also like them, right? She looked very afraid of him these days, but she would definitely be happy if he picked some back for her.
Thus, he lifted a basket and picked the strawberries earnestly, choosing the biggest and reddest ones.
“Eldest Young Master Lyons, look at this one. It’s so big. The two of them grew together like a lotus flower.” Melanie managed to pick a special strawberry and smiled happily.
This scene was quickly photographed by Old Madam Lyons who was not far away. Oh, her technique was not bad. From the picture, they looked like an amorous couple.
Shaun did not notice it and took the strawberry from Melanie’s hand, putting it in his basket.
He would show it to Cate when he went back at night. She would definitely like it.
Melanie, “…”
What did Eldest Young Master Lyons mean by taking it away without a word? Did it mean that he liked it very much?
It was rare that Shaun wanted something of hers. Melanie’s heart felt sweet.
After finishing picking the strawberries, Old Madam Lyons said to the chef, “Take the strawberries in Eldest Young Master’s basket and make a strawberry mousse cake.”
“I have other uses for these strawberries.” Shaun took the basket upstairs.
Melanie’s face changed slightly. It seemed like she had not overthought it. If a man had picked so many strawberries, it was definitely because he wanted to give them to someone. As for who he was giving them to…
Melanie suddenly remembered that there had been a woman hiding in his mansion the other day. She had someone investigate it afterward but could not find anything out.
“Oh, I suddenly remembered, I told him to pluck some for Queenie before this.” Old Madam Lyons slapped her head. “I have such a bad memory.”
“Oh, so that’s it.” Melanie looked a little better.
…
At 7:30 p.m., the butler suddenly came over with a pile of expensive items after dinner.
Old Master Lyons said, “When you send Melanie back later, send these things to the Yule family as well. Melanie and you will get your marriage license tomorrow.”
Melanie immediately blushed shyly and looked at Shaun expectantly, but he merely put down his cutlery and asked coldly, “When did I agree to get married?”
“If you don’t get married now, how long are you planning to drag it out?”
Old Master Lyons rarely got angry, but this time, he raised his voice. “That’s right, you’ve brought back Liam safely, but now there are rumors in the outside world saying that you want to kill your own brother. Melanie is the Yules’ daughter, and the Yule family is one of the top ten outstanding families in the country. They’re respected by people, so by marrying the family’s daughter and showing off your love, you can regain your reputation.”
“Heh.”
Shaun looked like he had heard a joke. A low chuckle spilled out of his throat. “With my ability and skill, do I still need to put on a show?”
Old Madam Lyons said, “With how developed the internet is now, who wouldn’t want to?”
“I don’t care.” Shaun stood up. “If you think I have a bad reputation, then let Liam sit in the president’s seat. I have the power and authority, so I don’t care what others say.”
“Are you trying to drive me to my grave?” Old Master Lyons slapped the table in fury.
“Your body is very tough, so you won’t die.” Shaun elegantly wiped his lips and went upstairs. Two minutes later, he carried the basket of strawberries and headed toward the door.
Melanie’s face was paper-white, and Old Madam Lyons said angrily, “Stop. Send Melanie back home.”
“…Fine.”
There was a flash in Shaun’s eyes when he agreed.
Melanie ran over with joy and followed him out the door, getting into his car.
Before she could fasten her seatbelt, the sports car shot out like a rocket.
Shaun seemed to be driving a slingshot instead of a car, drifting all the way. The car reached a speed of almost 200km per hour, scaring Melanie so much that she screamed all the way.
After finally reaching the door of the Yule family’s villa, Shaun slammed on the brakes and Melanie vomited immediately after getting out of the car.
Shaun elegantly stepped out of the car and handed her a tissue.
Melanie was pleasantly surprised and took it, but the next second, she heard his cool voice ringing in her ears. “If I were you, I’d take the initiative to leave now.”
“What do you mean?” Melanie was a little uneasy.
Shaun lit a cigarette and bit into it while sucking in a breath. The action was beautiful, but his eyes were indifferent. “Can’t you see it? I’m not interested in you. You can tell the others that you don’t think we’re suitable, so you took the initiative to break up with me.”
“I don’t believe you.” Melanie almost cried. “Eldest Young Master Lyons, you like me. Otherwise, why did you dance with me and come to my house for dinner?”
“You’re blind.” Shaun directly spat out the two words at her.
”…“
Melanie almost broke down. How could he humiliate her like this? “I don’t want to break up. Eldest Young Master Lyons, I’ve liked you for a long time. I can’t live without you.”
“Looks like you don’t agree.” Shaun raised his brows.
Melanie grabbed his sleeve and said pitifully, “Eldest Young Master Lyons, I know you have another woman outside. I can turn a blind eye to it. Grandpa and Grandma Lyons also like me and will be happy if we get married. Your reputation is damaged now, so if word about you cheating were to spread now…”
“You’re threatening me?” Shaun grabbed her chin.
Melanie shuddered, but she gritted her teeth and powered on. “Eldest Young Master Lyons, I won’t break up with you. It was you who took the initiative to go after me in the first place.”