Although Daisy asked the sales clerks in the mall to ignore her and Edward and go back to their normal work, the clerks wouldn't leave them alone. They were Edward's employees, so it was his thoughts and orders that mattered most to them.
"Do as Mrs. Mu said. Get back to work," Edward said softly. He understood that since he scarcely ever turned up in the mall, the employees got nervous to see him there. So he didn't act bossy today. He almost never insulted his employees, because he thought that would mean that he was a lousy manager.
"Yes, Mr. Mu." As the CEO of FX International Group, Edward was extremely well-mannered, but overbearing as well. Few people dared look him in the eye, let alone his employees. With Edward's permission, the sales clerks went back to work. They felt overwhelmed by his bearing.
Daisy stood there quietly, tender eyes fixed on Edward. Just as she had surprised Edward, she had found her husband had many surprising sides as well. She had always thought that the rich and famous tended to look down on ordinary people. She discovered that Edward wasn't one of them. He treated everybody equally and thought of himself as nothing but a commoner. He didn't discriminate against anyone. These were his merits and they appealed to her strongly.
Looking at the fashionable clothes that she designed herself, Leena couldn't help smiling. LN was a fashion brand Leena created. As a rising new star in the fashion world, it had enjoyed global popularity in two years' time, standing alongside other popular brands. It was lauded for its originality and keen insight in fashion, enjoying a high reputation among European aristocrats. It had been taken as a great example of the brands which were all the rage at the time in fashion industry.
One thing that made Leena stand out as a designer was that besides ladies' wear, she also designed menswear for cultivated tastes, suitable for many different occasions. Leena was confident in her designs and decided to pick a dress of her own design for the party tonight. There were several styles of menswear that fitted Kevin perfectly. With his outstanding appearance, he would look smart and dashing in them.
"Leena, are you picking out suits for Kevin?" Seeing her wandering about in the menswear zone, Daisy came over. She was curious.
"Yes, sis. But don't you want to know about something else? My lightning marriage, for example." From the way Daisy had asked her, Leena sensed that she knew about their marriage. A bright red flush spread over Leena's face, making her more charming than ever.
"I just want to say that Kevin is a man of not only good looks but also integrity. You've made the right decision, and you won't regret it." Daisy knew Kevin well. Once he made the choice, he wouldn't back down, no matter what.
"Thank you, sis. You're the second person to support me in this matter," It was true. Before Daisy, no one agreed with Leena's decision except for her father. So she had started to have doubts about her marriage, although she pretended to be calm. She had thought that she might have made a mistake. Daisy's opinion reassured her and strengthened her confidence in her marriage.
"Are there many people who disapprove of your decision?" Daisy smiled faintly. Leena had been spoiled since she was a baby girl. Naturally her marriage would arouse a great deal of concern. And it was quite normal for the people around her to be angry when she didn't ask their permission. Sometimes this concern was annoying, but mostly, it was enviable. Daisy, for one, wished there had been someone that cared about her so much growing up.
"That's it. Let's talk about something else. Sis, would you like to choose some clothes for Edward? I designed quite a few clothes according to his style," Leena said. She hadn't intended to brag. She just blurted it out. It was too late when she realized it.
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