Annabelle's POV:
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0rHuX1eKlv
"O My God! Cupcake, you look gorgeous!"
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlrTqhpsXkM
"Mom, don't exaggerate things. It's just the beauty of the dress and your hard work." For the past two hours, Mom has put all her skill in makeup to make me FLAWLESS, which is impossible for my acne and open pore skin to accept.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv12mqYvW9p
What else does she expect from a struggling owner who needs to work her ass off to compete with the new budding competitor?
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH5gHT5eRNN
"Nonsense, the dress is beautiful only because you wore it, dear." She said sweetly and opened the wooden drawer next to the dressing table.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3t35NPK7BG
I was seated in front of the dressing table with a boring look.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtbVeqi4NsH
She took out a rectangle velvet box containing a diamond dainty pendant and a stud, the only valuable ornaments left with us after spending half of our wealth on our bakery.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEID3IOY66d
"It would be the cherry on top." She mumbled and made me wear the pendant.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrTcjvIN7YG
"Mom, won't you be coming with me to the party? Auntie Aleena asked if you'll be there when I make a visit to Blake's Mansion to finalize the order." I asked while fixing my lipstick.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2iY5OHwKBK
Uh, I have told her not to make it bold.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsmO6AbeU1L
"Don't! It perfectly fits you, Anna..." She smacked my arm and snatched away the tissue, continuing.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeD3eB7Krp8
"And about the party... No, I won't be coming. I promised Mrs. Frank to make a special Valentine cake for her hubby." I frowned at her silly excuse to miss her dearest friend's anniversary party.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdtltjzqcBR
"I don't think that's a valid reason, Mom."
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL4ZU9s1uF7
She just shrugged off my reply and took her purple handbag and black coat, wearing it over her soft green A-line dress.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgjkuiCS7Nn
"Mr. Frank officially retired from his post last week and would be back from Paris tonight. She needs to give him a pleasant welcome party, so she asked me if I could help her with decor and cakes."
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡspEdQMCiTg
"Oh, then I would ask some of the staff to deliver the cake."
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJJtHkuGntz
"Nah, I need to give her a few pieces of advice before her little party with hubby begins. So I need to be there by 7."
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcSK3uZ9REd
"7? Then who would drop me at Blake's Mansion?" I was rather anxious to know her reply.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEPIyLDOFXI
Please don't say it's the flirting machine coming to pick me up for the party.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXRE1gBL6VC
'Ding,' the doorbell of our little apartment echoed in the room.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj3762U5aUO
"I think the answer to the question has arrived at the right time. Sweetie, I'll be taking my leave, and don't get into a fight with Jack, okay?"
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZZ1Vd3s1kw
I groaned annoyingly and strode to the balcony area without giving her a reply.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUAM4UYUy1u
Mom left the room and quickly reached the front door.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh2nfBmpYyf
I would have ignored and continued fixing her artwork on my face, but I don't trust my mom when it comes to chatting with Jackson; she might promise my hands to that jerk for a few cakes.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlzkMfIUtGD
I take long steps towards the door and place my ears close to the door.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFaEqRRNzxu
I could hear his animated laugh from the opposite side.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrgS0gQlQFF
"Auntie Anny, you look ten years younger. Are you the one coming with me as my date?" I could picture my mom's blushed face at his cheesy comments.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJLgJOsb8Rm
"Jackson, don't worry, I am not your date but your sweetie pie."
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLvqiUvhsYz
Your sweetie pie?!
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrK4sOQx6wO
"When did I become his?" I whispered through gritted teeth.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYCGRmEXHql
Uh, the only thing mom and I get into an argument is when she ships him with me whenever and wherever she gets a spot to.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6CzGWjVXUj
She considers him a sweet, loving, and innocent gentleman, but in contrast, he is a freaking playboy with the devil's mind.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs3eFcsViQh
"My dear, I forgot to tell you something. I won't be coming to the party. I have an important appointment with someone, so I can't attend the party."
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg5fOBdIdZQ
"But Auntie... Mom would be sad if you miss the party."
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0MnetT6DSd
"I know, but I already promised someone to be there by 7. So please take care of Anna."
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVtcqZtWqUT
"With pleasure," he said enthusiastically.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIpUM8PCxWz
I quickly left the door side and rushed to the balcony area with my phone fixed to my ears before getting caught eavesdropping.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeo9YV4I5kn
I heard the opening and closing sound of the door, making me take a deep breath.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8KNDoBNECY
Okay, Anna, act normal; don't show your frustration, making the jerk boost his ego to the next level.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTesTMQ3poQ
For a few seconds, the room was pin-drop silent, making me frown.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnC3R5J7r7I
It's strange for Jackson to shut his mouth and be a good boy, especially when he gets a chance to irritate me.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvMCZjANTrL
With a confused face, I turned back to see Jackson in a classic navy blue suit paired with a golden champagne tie and golden cufflinks.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmbxDiQASZK
Great! I should have sensed it earlier that my brutus mom would have betrayed me by sending him a pic of the dress we took earlier.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLBVIpr7whb
He had a small bouquet of red roses giving a sweet smell; his face twisted from a smirk to surprise in a swift.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcsyJW3T2iP
"Wow... My love, you look stunning!" He said huskily and rushed in my direction with open arms. In a swift, I moved away and gave him a death glare.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfYAXwt1mB2
"Don't touch me," I said sternly with a poker face.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDEzEdTLW2e
"Okay... Okay, I won't touch you... Not yet, but how are you gonna save yourself from the hungry wolves tonight, my little deer?" He leaned against the wall.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3nG7psuqQW
"Well, if I could save myself from the biggest playboy in town, then they aren't a matter to worry."
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpQGmrsZuiv
"Aw, you are so adorable when you get annoyed, sweetie pie!"
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLlcWSiCsqT
If killing wasn't a crime, he would be six feet under the ground ages ago.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIf4JL0cAlh
It's of no use to tell him not to use those cliche names on me.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPIPf8QN584
Ignoring his penetrating gaze, I grabbed my clutch and a small square white box Mom handed me earlier, an anniversary gift for the couple.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSJssuTcPXR
"Ignore me as much as you want, but tonight you would fall for me," he stated while sniffing the bouquet.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡimeVKVva8g
"Wow, how romantic," I said sarcastically and strolled out of the room.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQbYSLvkZ0F
Jackson quickly pushed past me and reached in front of the front door, giving me a broad smile, showing his perfect pearl-white teeth.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz8YqNuChBv
"Let me be a gentleman for my lady," he said dramatically and twisted the doorknob, opening the door widely for me.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOn2QIwg07M
"Thank you, Mr. Blake," I said with batting lashes and stepped out.
250Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjDHSzxUcTj
Well, two can play the game.
ns3.139.86.227da2
然後按「加至主畫面」