Filed To Story: A Second Chance with My Billionaire Love
The cream puff in Flossie’s hand fell, as her face was painted in a layer of red. She wondered, ‘Is this guy okay? What the hell is he even saying?!’
Halston, however, looked calm and serious as he gazed upon her. “You said the same thing when you were biting on my lips last night, you know?”
Xavier let out a dry cough, reminding them. “Oh my god, Halston, in broad daylight?! Rein in that wild side of yours, will you?!”
Christopher smiled softly and added. “Could it be that you two have been pretty ‘wild’ with each other last night?”
Halston shrugged nonchalantly. “She’s the one who was being ‘wild.’ I’m the victim here.”
‘Halston Guajardo!!” Flossie yelled, feeling so embarrassed that she wished she could disappear into thin air right this minute.
She wanted to deny it, but she couldn’t, especially with the solid evidence the man had on her.
‘If this guy were to expose that dashcam footage out of spite, I’ll be doomed!’
‘Ah, whatever! I’ll just keep quiet! I’m not going to fuss over such a small thing with this punk!’
Deep in her thoughts, Flossie decided to close her eyes, leaning towards the window as she tried to take a nap…
It was likely due to residual fatigue from last night that she fell into a deep sleep. As her mind was being conquered by drowsiness, she felt her body being shifted by a large hand, and her head landed on someone’s shoulder.
It was warm and gave her a sense of security.
Halston, on the other hand, looked towards the sleeping woman in his arms, his eyes filled with an endless amount of affection, an emotion that he hadn’t even realized he felt towards her.
There was still a little bit of white cream left on Flossie’s mouth. Without her aggressiveness, while she was awake, he found her cuter when she looked relaxed.
His heart was starting to melt, as he took a handkerchief out of his suit, wiping the cream around her mouth. His loving behavior was similar to an enthusiast taking care of his precious jewels.
“Tsk tsk!” Xavier seemed amused as he looked into the rearview mirror. “I still had my doubts the last time, Halston. But this time? I believe you’ve fallen deep!”
Halston had also noticed how overly considerate he was to Flossie and immediately pulled the handkerchief away. “Don’t spew such nonsense. I’m just a clean freak,” he replied coldly.
“Clean freak?” Xavier continued teasing the man. “My mouth has cream on it too! So why aren’t you wiping it off, huh?”
Halston had nothing to retort, so he just handed Christopher another cream puff. “Shut him up!”
Christopher smiled gently. He stole a glance at the two in the backseat, leaning against each other, and his eyes seemed to glint with envy.
“Halston, I can tell that Miss Ellsworth is special to you. It’s not embarrassing to feel this way, so you don’t have to deny it, you know?”
‘In fact, I envy you a lot… Do you realize how lucky you have to be to find someone you care about in this big big world, and for them to care about you just as much?”
This would sound normal coming from anyone else, but it was odd coming from Christopher, who was the groom.
Halston frowned and whispered, “What’s wrong?”
However, the groom merely shook his head. Nothing. I’m just thinking out loud. I just know it’s difficult, but also a blessing, to be able to marry for love. And I think everyone should cherish that love as soon as they meet that special person…’
Xavier started teasing him as well. “Hey, Chris, why would you even envy someone else’s relationship? You and Cecy are the perfect example of marrying for love!”
Hearing this, Christopher merely answered him with a sad smile.
Soon enough, the four of them arrived at the hotel the bride was staying at.
Although the Jacobs were very powerful within the city, they preferred keeping a low profile, especially regarding their private lives. Hence, the wedding wasn’t all too grand.
Their wedding was the same as anyone else’s. However, they did organize a series of games to show the groom’s devotion to the bride.
Since Christopher was from a family of intelligent scholars, these games were set to be related to different types of knowledge as well. There were a total of 18 challenges the groom and his groomsmen would have to go through before reaching the bride’s room.
As knowledge and strength were both valued; the challenges included martial arts, mathematics, physics, chemistry, literature, history, philosophy, etc.
The first challenge was related to literature, as the bridesmaids requested the men to recite the entirety of Act 2, Scene 2 in Romeo and Juliet. They chose this because it was a touching and well-known love story fitting for a wedding.
The groomsmen consisted often handsome, smart, and wealthy heirs, some of whom had completed their postgraduate studies abroad. Yet, everyone was utterly dumbfounded upon hearing the challenge.
‘What the heck? Who would randomly memorize an entire play for no reason?!’ They all thought in their heads.
*So none of you can do it?” One of the bridesmaids smiled cheekily. “Fine then, I’ll give you the option to bribe us. Starting from eight thousand dollars!”
“Yep, yep! Right away!’ Xavier took his phone out, eager to participate. “You should have said so earlier! Why would we waste our time on something we can solve with money?”
“Hold on.” Flossie suddenly stood up. ’I can do it!”
‘Romeo and Juliet is a play written by William Shakespeare in the 1590s.
Act 2, Scene 2, Romeo enters the Capulet’s orchard…’
The woman started reciting the play all on her own, loudly and clearly.
Everyone turned to look at her, with sheer disbelief plastered all over their faces.
Xavier whispered under his breath to his close friends. “I thought she was joking, but I didn’t think she would actually do it! This is way too impressive!
Halston, however, didn’t seem all that surprised. He replied in a slightly prideful tone, “She’s alright, I suppose. And didn’t I tell you she was an honors student?”
After ten or so minutes, Flossie was finally finished reciting the entire scene, which earned her a big round of applause.
‘That was amazing!”
The bridesmaid gave high praise as well. “As expected of the Jacobs’ family and friends. You truly are amazing, Miss. Looks like you have a hunger for knowledge, unlike those who only wish to gain power and status.
Flossie humbly waved her hands. “I’m not that great. I just like to recite plays or poems whenever I’m bored!’
However, the woman couldn’t help but feel irked in her heart. ‘Isn’t Romeo and Juliet a tragedy where both of them died? Wasn’t it inappropriate to include this in a wedding?’
With that, the groomsmen team was able to pass the first challenge.
“Miss Ellsworth, thanks for the help. You’ve opened my eyes once again.” Christopher thanked her, his eyes filled with an unnoticeable admiration for the woman.
Flossie chuckled and joked. “It’s no big deal! If you really want to thank me, though, just transfer me eight thousand dollars, like what they asked.”
“Of course.” Christopher was very generous, taking his phone out. “Show me the QR code.”
Flossie didn’t refuse the offer, showing the QR code and receiving the money within minutes. At that moment, she realized that the wedding turned out to be absolutely worth her time.
The remaining seventeen challenges were similar to the first, and the groomsmen relied on Flossie to solve most of them as well.
The woman, able to receive quite a lot of money, grinned from ear to ear.
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