His Coy Lover

But whatever it was, as long as it was from Charles, she would treasure it as a precious gift.

Everyone wanted to know what Charles’s birthday gift for Yemmy was, but Yemmy held it dear to her heart and wouldn’t open it in front of everyone.

The elders of the Granger family came out with the younger generation to welcome Charles and Yemmy into the house.

“Is the sun going to rise from the west tomorrow? Charles actually deigned to come to a girl’s birthday party. That’s a first.”

A cold, mocking voice rang out.

The whole room fell silent.

It was Vinson’s voice.

Vinson and Charles were archenemies.

The Granger family members were frustrated. If they had known Charles was coming, they would never have sent an invitation to the Rovella family.

When these two appeared together, it was like a showdown between bosses, and bystanders would avoid them.

“Yeah, Vinson also graced us with his presence at Yemmy’s birthday party. Isn’t that also a first in the history of the world? Vinson, if the sun rises from the west tomorrow, you must take a video and show me this rare phenomenon.”

Charles’s retort left Vinson speechless.

He looked at Yemmy holding the box, her eyes twinkling with peach blossoms, and a smile playing at the corners of her mouth. “Yemmy, you just opened Zelda’s gift in front of everyone. Why not open the gift Charles gave you? Charles rarely gives gifts, so why not satisfy our curiosity?”Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

Yemmy was somewhat hesitant.

She didn’t want to open Charles’s gift in front of everyone, but she also didn’t want to refuse Vinson.

One was the man she had pursued for years and hoped to marry.

The other was her current target.

Yemmy wasn’t clueless about love. She might appear willful on the surface, but she was actually quite clear-headed. For her, marriage had to be between equals, while emotions could be nurtured over time.

Being with either the Winston or the Rovella family would be a step up for her, but marrying into the Winston family would still feel like climbing up the social ladder. Marrying into the Rovella family, on the other hand, would be a true match.

Charles glanced at Yemmy.

This woman had just opened Zelda’s gift in public, obviously intending to embarrass Zelda.

Yemmy didn’t know what Charles was thinking, but after he looked at her for a moment, she made a decision. With a polite smile on her face, she responded to Vinson, “Vinson, it’s a bit impolite to open gifts in front of everyone. I’ll wait until the end of the party to open it. If you’re interested, you can stay behind after the party and open the gift with me.”

This way, she could satisfy Vinson’s curiosity and have some alone time with him.

In River Town, Charles and Vinson were considered the most promising young talents, but they were also the most difficult to approach. They always had bodyguards with them, each of whom was agile and loyal, not swayed by money. It was difficult for others to use them to get close to the two CEOs.

Charles and Vinson were archenemies not only because of their business rivalry but also because they had similar personalities. With similar personalities and social status, they refused to yield to each other, becoming sworn enemies.

Vinson chuckled, a sarcastic laugh.

“So, Yemmy also knows that opening gifts in public is a bit impolite.”

One sentence made Yemmy’s face flush red.

Vinson was mocking her humiliation of Zelda.

“Let’s go inside, everyone. Charles, Nina, please.”

Yenny’s father quickly tried to defuse the situation and invited everyone inside.

The two CEOs glared at each other, as if trying to assert dominance through their gazes.

Charles was usually reserved in public, while Vinson, though cold, was not a man of few words, especially when facing Charles. He could be quite eloquent.

“Charles’s maid is also attending the party. Why didn’t she come with Charles? That way, she wouldn’t be looked down upon or mistreated as a mere maid. Since she’s your maid, Yemmy, why not show some respect and dignity to her in front of everyone? Or is it just to get my attention?”

Vinson’s words made everyone realize something.

How could Vinson, who had no prior acquaintance with Zelda, speak up for her? It turned out he was deliberately causing trouble for Charles, mocking him for being unable to protect his own maid.

Even Yemmy, who had mentally criticized Zelda countless times, felt annoyed.

Vinson would never be interested in Zelda!

Only she, Yemmy, was worthy of high-quality men like Vinson and Charles.

“Are you asking for compensation from me, Vinson?”

Charles said coldly, “Zelda is not my maid.”

She was his wife!

When Zelda was being bullied, he wasn’t there to protect her, but knowing Zelda, she wouldn’t suffer or care about Yemmy opening the gift she gave. However, giving Vinson the opportunity to speak up for her was irritating.