Chapter 247
Standing Before Love
Kris just could not muster her anger whenever she came face-to-face with Hayden, who had never lost his temper with her. Iâm not sure why but ever since I met Hayden, he has had me wrapped around his finger! However, I need to remind myself who is the man I need to marry!
She got into the car gloomily and Hayden seemed to sense her foul mood. After he got into the car, he pulled Kris closer to give her a kiss. The kiss seemed to have ignited his passion because he almost pinned her underneath him in the car.
âWhat are you doing?â Kris regarded the man in front of her, who was drowned in lust. She shoved against him and she scowled unhappily. âWhy arenât you driving yet? I will never let you off the hook if I miss my flight!â
Hayden merely chuckled good-naturedly as he released her. âAlright, alright. I will send my baby to the airport now. Come to think of it, does the Stark Group have a project abroad? Why are you flying to the United States out of the blue?â
Krisâ gaze flashed mysteriously. However, she kept her head lowered while pretending to adjust her clothes, so Hayden did not notice anything amiss. âDad wants to expand the business abroad and he asked me to check out the situation,â she answered lightly.
âThat makes sense.â Hayden produced a delicate pink box out of nowhere suddenly, and he presented it in front of Kris. âOpen it and have a look. See if you like it.â
Krisâ eyes shone brightly but she pretended to look away. âWhat is it?â
Hayden smiled at her without answering her.
Kris accepted the box and her mood improved straight away. Recently, Hayden is almost like a changed person. He is always giving me surprises here and there. These gifts do not cost a bomb but they are pricey. If I were to put together everything he has given me, it will no doubt be a hefty amount.
True enough, when Kris opened the box, she found a 12-carat, pink diamond ring nestled in the box.
The diamond was huge and cut into a luxurious peony-shape, and it was simply stunning.
âThank you.â Kris thanked Hayden quietly while hiding the delight in her heart.
Hayden chuckled while caressing her head. âDo you like it?â Judging by his tone, he seemed to be hinting at something else.
The hint couldnât be more obvious when a man in love was presenting his woman with a ring.
I will not accept Haydenâs ring, but this ring is especially beautiful and I canât bring myself to reject itâ¦
Just as she was hesitating, she did not notice a trace of darkness flash through Haydenâs eyes. Soon, she heard his gentle voice. âKris, donât panic. I just want you to be happy, which is why I gave you this present. Please donât overthink it.â
And so, she happily accepted the gift without feeling pressured after listening to Haydenâs explanation.
âHayden, I really like the gift. Thank you so much, Darling.â Kris beamed brighter than before.
It is wonderful to have a lover as generous and understanding as Hayden!
She leaned over to kiss Haydenâs cheek before she looked down to study the diamond ring, not noticing his smiling face stiffening slightly.
This was Myraâs third visit to the Hart Residence. She went empty-handed the first two times, and she even accepted a gift from Lisa when she left during the second visit. This time, she was determined to buy gifts for everybody.
Hence, she made Tony park the car in the mall. She wanted him to give a second opinion, so the two of them went into the mall.
They shopped around and soon their hands were full with bags.
Some were gifts for Sebastian and Lisa, and there were also presents for Serena and Henry. Myra also prepared a gift for Shawn too, just in case.
However, after buying a ton of gifts, Tony didnât seem ready to leave.
Myra counted the gifts and she felt that she had everybody covered. Then, she asked Tony, who was standing beside her, âArenât we leaving? Do you have something else you need to buy?â
Tonyâs expression fell when he heard that. Even when he was holding multiple shopping bags, he still managed to emit a domineering but restrained aura. He squinted slightly and his narrowed eyes glinted menacingly as he looked at Myra, who was standing in front of him. In the end, he asked casually, âAre you done shopping? Have you got a gift for everybody?â
âYeah. Old Madam Hart, Old Master Hart, Serena, Henry and Shawn⦠Ohâis Damian coming back too?â Myra knew that Damian was usually in the troops, so he was rarely home.
Tony raised a brow at her and he gazed at her with a slight smirk. âYou seem to be keeping tabs on them accurately.â
Myra pondered for a while when she noticed his expression. Her large eyes then twinkled with a smile as she teased, âAre you being difficult because you assumed that Iâve forgotten to buy you a present?â
Tony chuckled coldly but his laughter did not sound genuine. The next thing she knew, Myra felt a sharp pain on her waist because Tony had pinched her hard.
âTony!â Myra wasnât sure what to feel. âYouâre so childish for a man in his thirties! Havenât I bought you a shirt not too long ago?â
Then, Myra immediately recalled that the shirt was charged on Tonyâs card⦠She cleared her throat and she clung onto his arm, dragging him into a nearby shop.
However, Myra became embarrassed immediately because it was a lingerie shop for women.
Once they entered the shop, the shop assistant welcomed the two of them with a warm smile and she greeted them enthusiastically. âSir, Miss, may I know what youâre looking for? Do you need any recommendations? We have a new batch of products recently; the style and quality are top-notch and comfortable. Why donât you give it a try, Miss?â
The shop assistantâs eyes twinkled brightly. She knew that this was a huge opportunity for her, judging by the shopping bags the couple had in their hands.
Myra wanted to reject the shop assistant shyly since they had entered the shop by mistake. However, Tony picked up a set of lingerie seriously and he spoke to the shop assistant. âI want another two sets of this size, in black and white.â
The shop assistant didnât seem embarrassed at all. On the contrary, she picked up two sets swiftly.
After selecting Tonyâs requested pieces, she made her way directly to the cashier.
Myra flushed a deep red straight away.
She knew from the beginning that Tony was not a shy man. However, this was her first time seeing a man choosing a womanâs lingerie in such a collected manner!
Compared to her awkwardness, Tony appeared extremely calm. He held onto her waist while making his way to the cashier, and he looked as if this was a natural thing to do.
He paid by card and left the shop after picking the bag up.
Myra really wished the ground would open up and swallow her when she saw the shop assistantâs suggestive gaze. Tony is such a hooligan! Does he want everybody in the world to know that he knows my measurements?
She did not select any gifts for Tony by the time they got into the car.
Myra was still hung up on the incident in the shop, so her cheeks were still flaming red; her eyes were slightly moist and they accentuated the darkness of her pupils. Somehow, she seemed even more charming than usual and she did not look angry at all. In fact, she seemed to be⦠throwing a tantrum.
âYouâre old enough, so why are you still blushing so easily?â Tony asked casually while glancing at a blushing Myra, who was seated in the front passenger seat.
Then, he reached out to pinch her cheek.
It is a taboo for women to have others comment on our age, especially if they were to comment directly that we are old!