Danna sighed helplessly. “Well, that's that. When my granddaughter wins the competition, you'll rue the day you acted so rashly. Humph!"
It seems in the hearts of elders everywhere, their offspring are always the cream of the crop.
As Lilah emerged from the company after a long day's work, she spotted a familiar Bentley parked nearby.
The car's windows were sealed shut, concealing whoever was inside.
Unable to suppress her smile, she approached and tapped gently on the window.
With a grin, Gerard lowered the window, meeting her gaze.
Lilah was struck by his presence.
Despite the passage of time together, she still found him remarkably dashing. His charm still held her in thrall.
“What's the hold-up? Hop in, and let's go grab dinner," Gerard suggested, stepping out to open the door for her.
"Did you know there's a Taekwondo competition in a few days?" Lilah inquired casually as she fastened her seatbelt.
"Indeed," Gerard affirmed. "They've asked me to present the awards. Not exactly my cup of tea."
Lilah's smile widened.
“Sounds intriguing,” she remarked, her tone laden with meaning.
Turning to her, Gerard asked, “Really? Are you interested in it? I could take you there if you'd like.”
Rather than giving a direct answer, Lilah leaned closer, taking hold of his arm. “Thank you, honey. You're quite the catch."
Gerard offered a resigned smile.
Despite his indifference toward the upcoming competition, he agreed to accompany Lilah since she was eager to attend.
"I'll take you to watch some real action abroad at the arena,"
Gerard remarked casually.
Three days swiftly passed by.
The day of the Taekwondo competition's opening ceremony arrived.
In the early morning, Gerard arrived to escort Lilah from the Morris family home.
The sight of a luxurious car parked outside the villa stirred excitement among the Morris family's maids. Word quickly spread the news, eventually reaching Karol's ears.
"Quickly now! Help me in shedding this drab sportswear. I want to wear that stunning red dress and slip into some heels. Chop chop!"