SWNOVELS Chapter 27
Chapter 27
Elowen didn't pay attention to his subtle reaction. Her mind was preoccupied with the idea of marriage. She gave Elara a suggestive look.
Elara said, “It's customary for men and women to get married when they reach a certain age. You and Elowen are not getting any younger. It's about time you guys tied the knot. I checked the calendar, and October 2nd seems to be a propitious day. Why not settle for that?”
Leopold withdrew his gaze and lifted his wine glass, taking a small sip. The wine seemed more acidic than usual.
“Elara, you should know the customs within the Stirling family. Following the death of my father, it's customary to observe a period of mourning for three years. During this time, no celebrations are to be held.” Leopold said.
Elara was well aware of this. The rule couldn“t be broken, unless the woman was pregnant. Hence she encouraged her daughter to stealthily undergo artificial insemination, but things didn't go as planned.
Elowen felt devastated, and her lips pursed tightly. Waiting for three months was unbearable, let alone three
years.
“Now that you're the head of the family, why not change the rules?” Elowen asked.
the cold seeping through from the next booth.
“Thank you.” Aurelia said.
“That's fine.” Arnold's thin lips curved into a charming smile, “Aurelia, I'm glad we've met again. After we returned from the trip, I've been looking for you.”
Aurelia paused. “Looking for me?”
Wasn't it him who had cut off contact?
Arnold sighed, “After our trip, my father's condition worsened suddenly. I accompanied him abroad for treatment. When we returned, I tried to contact you, but your phone was off.”
So, he didn't want to lose contact, but had to because he was abroad, and her phone was off? "After graduation, I moved to Elysium for work and changed my number.” Aurelia said.
“I see.” Arnold's hazel eyes shimmered under the light, “It seems like fate has played a trick on us. But we've met again, and that means we're destined.”
Aurelia's heart fluttered like waves crashing on the shore. Arnold had always been the embodiment of her ideal boyfriend — handsome, gentle, eloquent and talented. If only there wasn't any medical incident or he wasn’t from the Stirling family, everything would have been perfect.
As she fell silent, Arnold's voice broke the silence, “Have you heard of the Muse Club?”
Aurelia had heard about it during her university days. It was a club composed of young, talented artists, quite famous and many people wanted to join. “You're a member of the Muse Club?” Aurelia asked.
Arnold nodded, “There's a party at the club tomorrow. Would you like to come with me? It might help you expand your network, which could be beneficial for your career.”
Aurelia pursed her lips. Her life had always been a cycle between work and her apartment, rarely participating in social events. But she was eager to broaden her horizons.
“Sure.” Aurelia said.
In the next booth, Leopold's grip on his cutlery tightened, an inferno of frustration simmering within him.
Elowen turned to look at him, a sly smile showing on her face, “Leopold, I told you so. It's clear that Aurelia and Arnold are old flames. Aside from me, don't trust any other woman. They all have ulterior motives