A fancy dinner was ready on the table. Night breeze stroked their faces. The nice weather and beautiful scenery, the good wine and the delicious food made it a remarkable day.
"At first, I thought Hannah is nothing but a trophy wife. Later, I found she was also a very tough and ambitious businesswoman. But now it surprises me that she's also a thoughtful woman who can take good care of family affairs. Oscar, you lucky dog!" said Theodore.
Oscar smiled. Finally, Theodore said something nice that pleased him.
Hannah was shy. Although she had been constantly praised since she was little, and had won a lot of approval and applause in the business circle, she was still shy to be praised by Theodore. She thought she was a nobody when compared with any of them.
"Indeed, Oscar has better taste than someone. How come, Hannah and Susan, are so different?" Theodore flattered Hannah. Probably, he was very unhappy with the love relationship between Manuel and Susan.
Manuel was at a loss for words.
"Susan Phillips?" Cian got curious and cut in.
"Gosh! Even you know it!"
"Of course. How could I not know the girl who Manuel is crazy about." Said Cian.
Manuel simply remained silent no matter what they said.
"Then, do you know Manuel has been dumped like trash?"
"Really? Tell me!" Cian got excited. He was so curious that he looked like any other big boy.
Hannah wondered if Cian was the real royal heir, who was bearing a blood feud.
"Don't doubt him." Oscar noticed Hannah's confusion and whispered in her ear.
Hannah came back to reality but didn't join them in the gossip.
Susan was her best friend and she just couldn't talk behind her back. But she wasn't partial to Susan as well when it came to her relationship with Manuel. She just listened and said nothing.
"Alright now, today is Oscar's birthday. Let's get back to the topic! To Oscar!" proposed Manuel. Maybe he couldn't stand the gossip any more.
Everyone raised their wine glasses to drink, including Hannah.
"No wine." Oscar stopped her.
"It's grape juice." Retorted Hannah.
"Have water instead." Said Oscar.
"Oscar!"
"It's my birthday!"
Hannah thought he was always so bossy even when it wasn't his birthday. They argued as the others watched them as if they were enjoying a show.
"Hannah, are you pregnant?" Theodore cut to the chase.
Oscar's face turned sulky.
"Drop the act. I've seen it through." Said Theodore confidently.
Oscar looked bad but Theodore didn't give a shit.
"No fuss! Take it easy. Little Bunny has been there. See? My son is healthy and strong."
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