“How does not wanting to be held by evil two-faced people translate to her having bad judgment?”“Besides, even though I was arguing with River at the time, she still wanted me to hold her. That just proves the little girl has keen instincts. She could tell I’m a good person, so she wanted me to hold her.”Damian laughed. “Alright, alright, you’re a good person, and the child doesn’t have bad judgment. Is that better? She must be really charming to have won you over so quickly and made you defend her like this.”“That’s because you haven’t seen her yet. If you had, you’d understand why I adore Lil’ Pie so much. She’s absolutely adorable, like a little fairy. Her features are so delicate and pretty.“Serenity is a stunning beauty, and her husband must be handsome too. Just look at River. That jerk might have a sharp tongue, but he’s undeniably good-looking. With such good genes from their parents, they’re all bound to be gorgeous.“Serenity’s son is also a little heartthrob. She me

“Here, try these clothes on and see if they fit. I remember your size, but I’m not sure if you’ve gained or lost weight recently.”Damian glanced at the size tags and said, “I make time to exercise every day. There’s no way I’d let myself get fat. I’m still the same size.”He held up the clothes against himself and nodded. “They’ll definitely fit.“You don’t have to buy me clothes anymore. My wardrobe is already overflowing.”Rosalie replied, “I don’t have a boyfriend, and when I saw Serenity shopping for clothes, I figured I’d grab a few for you too. Once I do have a boyfriend, I’ll probably forget all about you.”“So you’re the type to prioritize romance over family, huh? Fine, then I’ll take advantage of you while you’re still single and stock up on clothes from you before I lose the chance.”“I’m just kidding. You’re my brother. That’s a bond for life. A husband might not even stick around forever. Plenty of people get divorced after a few years when the love fades.”In Rosa

It was not easy to find a man her daughter was even slightly satisfied with and was willing to develop a relationship with. They could not afford to scare Christian away.Christian asked, “Mrs. Lafayette, what did you say?”Mrs. Lafayette grew even more embarrassed, her voice lowering slightly. “R-Rosalie really likes to hit on handsome men when she’s drunk.”“But s-she rarely gets drunk! As long as you keep an eye on her and make sure she doesn’t overdo it, it’ll be fine.”In her twenty-nine years of life, Rosalie had only been drunk twice.Both times, she had shamelessly flirted with some handsome men and scared them off.Once she had sobered up, she could not remember a thing.If there were no handsome men around to hit on, she would even turn her attention to her best girlfriends.Christian was speechless for a moment before he said, “...I really can’t imagine Rosalie flirting with men when she’s drunk.”Actually, he kind of wanted to see what Rosalie was like when intoxic

“Alright, alright, I won’t say any more.”Seeing her daughter’s exasperated expression, Mrs. Lafayette chuckled and focused on applying her makeup with extra care.Once she was done, she examined her handiwork with satisfaction and praised, “My daughter is already so beautiful that with a touch of makeup, you look absolutely divine.”“Mom, you should say I look divine without makeup. If you only say that after I’ve put on makeup, doesn’t that imply my beauty depends on it?”Rosalie studied her reflection. Her mother’s makeup skills were slightly better than hers, though it was no surprise, given her mother’s elegance and poise that had been honed for a lifetime.“My daughter is stunning with or without makeup, enough to charm a truckload of men.”Mrs. Lafayette then asked, “Which set of jewelry are you wearing tonight?”“Something simple. I don’t like anything too flashy. Honestly, I’m already this gorgeous, so jewelry or not, I’ll still look amazing. My elegance is innate; I do

Rosalie had known her mother would not agree to come.“Your health regimen seems pretty effective. Once I retire, I’ll follow it too.”Mrs. Lafayette waved her off. “You’re still young. Retirement is decades away for you. Focus on your work for now.”By the time her children reached retirement age, she might not even be around anymore. It was a somber topic she preferred to avoid.The mother and daughter made their way downstairs together.Christian had been chatting with Mr. Lafayette for quite a while. The older man had gone on at length about his health routines, but Christian had listened patiently, occasionally chiming in with thoughtful remarks. Their conversation had actually been quite pleasant.Just from this brief exchange, Mr. Lafayette was already impressed with Christian.Most young people could not stand his ramblings about wellness, but Christian had not only listened attentively, but he had even asked for advice. Mr. Lafayette felt the young man seemed very pat