After divorce, Ex-wife Revealed Identities novel Chapter 1028

Chapter 1028

Lara wore a light blue dress and high heels, her wavy hair cascading over her shoulders, making her appear even more delicate and endearing.

Her beautiful face had only a light touch of makeup, but her eyes were filled with a shimmering gaze as she looked at Franklin.

There was a hint of shy hesitation in her eyes.

Suppressing the amazement and attraction she felt towards Franklin's handsome appearance, she spoke in a melodious voice, "Mr. Maskelyne, I didn't really want to go on this blind date or meet you. But my family has been pressuring me. After all... I'm already twenty-five. They are eager to marry me off to a wealthy husband."

As she spoke, she observed Franklin's expression. "I'm just being forced. You don't need to be hostile towards me. I heard you already have a wife?"

Franklin's expression remained indifferent, and his tone did not soften despite her explanation. He spoke coldly.

"Miss Fox, I don't care about your reasons or methods; they have nothing to do with me. I won't cooperate with you in any pretense of friendship. I'm married, and I maintain a certain distance from other women. That's the basic standard of behavior for a husband."

Lara was stunned, feeling as if someone had struck her heart with a heavy blow.

She had intended to use a gentle approach to slowly get close to Franklin, staying by his side under the guise of friendship.

Given enough time, she believed she would eventually have a chance with this man.

But Franklin was completely unresponsive to her tactics.

Her chest tightened with anger, but she held it in.

At a previous banquet, she had fallen deeply for Franklin at first sight.

She had even lowered herself to approach him, but he had coldly distanced himself from her.

The more he acted this way, the more interested she became in him.

No man had ever been indifferent to her; after all, she was the daughter of an oil tycoon!

Her family background, looks, temperament, and personal qualities were unmatched.

She was a favored child of heaven!

Who was this Sylvia anyway? How could she deserve such an excellent man?

Not to mention that this man was the president's son.

A future presidential heir.

A man of such caliber was practically made for her, Lara.

Although her face showed some displeasure, she maintained her composure and raised the flower basket in her hand towards Franklin. "Regardless, I brought a gift. Won't you invite me in?"

Franklin glanced at the flower basket. The flowers were blooming brightly and emitted a faint fragrance.

However, he had no interest whatsoever.

"There should be appropriate boundaries between men and women. These flowers are nice; you should take them back and enjoy them yourself."

With that, Franklin stepped back and closed the door.

Lara was shocked!

She stared blankly at the closed door in front of her.

She had actually been turned away?

She, Lara, a woman adored by many, had received such treatment?

Her beautiful face twisted with anger, losing all the grace and elegance she had shown in front of Franklin. Her eyes glinted with malice as she stared at the door. One day, she would have him!

The woman who would spend her life with him and bear his children could only be her!

Thinking of this, Lara suddenly smiled. She had heard that Sylvia had been with him for a long time.

Yet they hadn't had any children. Could it be...

The thought brought a smug smile to Lara's face. It seemed necessary to investigate further.

Feeling pleased, she turned and left, not staying to humiliate herself further.

Hearing the sound of high heels fading away, Franklin's expression also darkened.

The president was truly up to no good.

Always causing trouble.

As he was about to put his phone on silent mode, it rang.

The president's voice came through angrily, "What's wrong with you? Do you have any gentlemanly manners? Can't you properly entertain a young lady? Aren't you afraid of offending the Fox family with such neglect?"

"You are the president, the leader of a nation. Are you afraid of the Fox family?" Franklin's cool voice carried a hint of sarcasm.

The president was momentarily taken aback and awkwardly retorted, "What do you know? The Fox family controls nearly half of the world's oil supply. That's energy! Energy!"

Forget it; continuing this conversation with this stubborn boy would only infuriate him further.

He took a deep breath. "Tomorrow night, I'll host a banquet for you to acknowledge your heritage. The nobles of Aettosa will attend. Don't give me that sour face then, understood?"

He had heard that Sylvia and Clare were not in Aettosa but had returned to H Rovirsa.

So he quickly arranged this banquet. Otherwise, if Clare brought Sylvia back later, wouldn't he be creating opportunities for Franklin and Sylvia to meet?

Thinking of this made him feel pleased. Even if the blind date failed, it didn't matter.

Tomorrow night, Lara would also attend the banquet along with the Fox family members.

With both families present as witnesses, wouldn't things progress smoothly?