Chapter 318

Chapter 318

Betty was one of Zoe's few friends. Zoe had befriended Betty primarily because Betty hailed from

the esteemed Beckett family. Zoe deemed Betty worthy of her friendship.

“Gosh, Betty, you look gorgeous today! And you've even brought gifts. You really didn’t have to do

that,” Zoe smiled brightly and welcomed Betty at the entrance. They held hands like best friends.

"Zoe, I missed you so! You look prettier than when we last met!” Betty complimented Zoe with a

hidden agenda.

Knowing that Landon adored his sister, Betty believed that forming a strong friendship with Zoe

would give her a valid reason to visit the Harper Residence.

Her plan involved playing the long game by winning over Penelope Harper's affection and

eventually getting Zoe to speak highly of her to Landon.

It was only a matter of time before she and Landon talked about marriage. She couldn't help but

gloat over her clever plan.

“I came back from my Sedona trip a few days ago and picked up some souvenirs. I bought some for

you and your mother. They're nothing much, though. I hope you don’t mind.”

Zoe smiled knowingly at the stack of luxury brand boxes. “Is the gift for Landon somewhere in

there?

"O-Of course ... I'm just worried that he might not like it and won't accept it.” Betty blushed and

lowered

her head.

“Look at you! How badly are you crushing on him? You turned red at the mention of his name,”

teased

Zoe, who beckoned to Betty. “Give it to me. He will take the gift if I hand it to him.”

“Thank you, Zoe! Love you!” Betty quickly picked out the gift for Landon in excitement.

Zoe opened the exquisite box and found a platinum lapel pin encrusted with blue diamonds. She

could

tell that it was pricey from a look.

At that moment, Landon descended from the swirling staircase in his haute couture purple YSL suit,

which he paired with a rose-patterned black shirt. He looked regal and seductive as usual. (1)

Betty stared at her Mr. McDreamy with her mouth wide open, almost unable to contain her

admiration.

“Landon!” Zoe called out to him sweetly. Landon'’s face lit up at the sight of her, but froze when he

noticed

Betty.

“Ms. Betty, what brings you here?”

“I ... I..." Betty swallowed hard and cowered in his presence.

“l invited her to our place.” Zoe gave Betty a hug and leaned on Betty's shoulders. “Betty and I get

along well. Don't you know she’s my best friend in Solana City?"

“Is that so? I had no idea.” He narrowed his eyes and snickered. “Zoe, I am not against you making

new friends, but you have to be careful.

"Some friends are good for you and helpful to your future. The same cannot be said for the

calculative ones, who are a bad influence.”

Zoe quietly glanced at Betty, who appeared pale and ashamed.

“I know, Landon. I'm 22 now. I can tell the good people from the bad.”

“I know you don't have many friends in Solana City because you were away. If you're interested in

meeting new people, I can introduce you to Alyssa Taylor, the lovely lady you met on the night of

the concert.”

Landon’s demeanor softened at the mention of Alyssa. “As it happens, she’s a close friend of

Christina. I believe you two will have plenty to talk about and become friends.”

Befriending that beautiful woman? Zoe secretly scoffed at the suggestion. She would never befriend

her

love rival

Landon went up to Zoe and gave her a soft pinch on the cheek. Before he left, Zoe snuck Betty's gift

into

his hand. “Betty carefully picked out this gift from Furancia for you. Treasure it, will you?” Zoe

whispered.

He accepted the box without a word and left.

"See? I knew it. Landon will take anything I give him.” Zoe puffed her chest while Betty cast her a

grateful

look.

Landon left the room glumly. He did not have the urge to check out the contents of the exquisite

box. He

was about to thrust it away when he was reminded of Zoe's words.

He spotted his secretary standing by the side and tossed her the box. She caught it and asked

blankly,”

What's this?”

“It's a gift for you.”

She opened the box and looked stunned. “It's a lapel pin, though. I don't have a boyfriend, so I have

no use

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He glared at her impatiently. “Tsk, just give it to your dad or do whatever you like with it!"

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