Bride of Retribution: Aloof Billionaire's Dominant Game

Men like beauty, without exception.

However, her lips were slightly lighter today; since becoming pregnant, they had turned a very pale pink. Charlotte Miller picked up some edible rose oil, dabbed a bit on her finger, and gently spread it on her lips. It seemed to have the finishing touch, making her look as pure and crystal-clear as a doll.

Since becoming pregnant, she had mostly chosen various long dresses from the fashion catalogs sent to her. The cashmere dresses were warm and easy to wear. Because today was the first time Atlas Hallow’s parents were back to have dinner together, Charlotte changed into a red long dress. Looking at herself in the mirror, it seemed a bit too formal, so she switched to a light purple one.

Because she didn’t need to go out to eat at home, coats weren’t necessary since the Hallow Family’s house was heated everywhere.

The silver flat shoes were studded with dazzling, colorful diamonds, luxurious yet playful. Charlotte slowly walked downstairs. Her belly didn’t show any shape yet, but she believed Atlas Hallow should have already told his parents about her pregnancy!

Downstairs was much livelier than her room, and the busiest person was undoubtedly the housekeeper.

The Hallow Family hadn’t been this lively in a long time. The master and madam only arrived in the afternoon. Now, the two old gentlemen were smoking cigars in the study, while the first and second madams were drinking tea in the downstairs living room. He had to attend to the masters and madams while asking the kitchen to prepare tonight’s meal, thankfully having prepared in advance.

Far away, under the corridor, delicate red palace lanterns were already hanging up.

After all, it was almost the New Year. Charlotte looked at the red lanterns, feeling as if something lightly bumped her chest. In previous years at the Miller Family around this time, spring couplets and lanterns would already be hung up, and she would even receive two red envelopes. Charlotte often laughed, saying she was already an adult and didn’t need red envelopes, but her daddy and mommy insisted on giving them because they felt a girl isn’t an adult until she’s married.

So, could she already be considered an adult this year?

The Miller Family was much smaller than the Hallow Family, and not as luxurious or wealthy, but it always embodied more of the New Year’s spirit. However, this year she was destined to spend it at the Hallow Family with people she wasn’t very familiar with.

”Charlotte... Charlotte, come over and sit...” Ayla Kim waved eagerly for Charlotte to come over when she saw her.

No one had called her Charlotte in a long time, and this nickname made Charlotte’s heart tremble even more. Indeed, you miss your relatives more during festive times. This phrase wasn’t just the ancient people’s sentimental expression for spring and autumn. Hearing such a nickname almost brought her to tears.

”I heard from Atlas that you’re expecting a baby, so you must be extra careful. This is the first baby of the Hallow Family; it’s precious.” Ayla Kim said while glancing at Kinsley Lee, who was sitting on the opposite sofa. She curved her lips into a slight smile, with a trace of mockery in her eyes, though she did not overtly display it.

Her fingers, painted with red nail polish, picked an almond from the fruit platter on the table, gently cracked it, and handed it to Charlotte: ”Eat a little more almonds. When I was pregnant with Atlas, I loved eating almonds, so Atlas is the smartest in this house, handling business most efficiently and beautifully.” After saying this, Ayla Kim smiled even more proudly, while Kinsley Lee’s face gradually darkened, her gaze thoughtfully fixed on Charlotte’s flat belly.

Charlotte could somewhat sense that the relationship between Kinsley Lee and Ayla Kim wasn’t very harmonious. But if it wasn’t harmonious, why would they go abroad on vacation together? Such things were quite strange.

Charlotte dared not say anything, so she sat beside Ayla Kim, picked up the almond handed to her, and began chewing it softly. Since it was peeled by her mother-in-law, it would be a great offense not to eat it. In the past, she’d only heard of mothers-in-law being unkind to daughters-in-law. Was she considered fortunate that her mother-in-law even peeled an almond for her?

However, it didn’t taste good at all. Charlotte’s eyes kept glancing towards the door.

She hoped Atlas Hallow would come back soon; otherwise, sitting there alone was truly awkward.

Maybe he sensed the call? Shortly after Charlotte sat down, the sound of a car arrived from outside, and the housekeeper hurriedly rushed out.