"I think you are mistaken. Everyone in the city knows that I am a fascinating man, but never lewd. I wonder how I gave you such a wrong impression." Edward frowned and glanced at Justin who beamed happily behind Belinda. He suddenly felt like he was shooting himself in the foot.
"Huh. Don't try to hide things from me. You have had one night stands with almost all beautiful women in the city." As the words slipped out of her mouth, she anxiously glanced at Justin. She had forgotten that he stood right there while she was busy talking back to Edward. She had blurted out such careless words without any qualms.
"Do you really take me for a stud? I remember that I also had a dubious relationship with your husband. Didn't you see that news report? We have finally come out of the closet!" Sensing that Belinda was pissed off, Edward thought that their repartee had become more interesting. However, as he finished speaking, he felt a cold stare drilling holes into the back of his head. Well, it wouldn't intimidate him.
"You want to come out, then that's your own business. Don't involve me in it," Duke finally aired his complaint when he heard Edward mention him. He didn't know what else Edward would say to disgrace him. Duke had to put an end to this conversation.
"Oh, really? Duke, you are such a wet blanket. Justin, let's go inside and find your Mommy." Edward flashed him a sly smile. He wondered if the couple would quarrel after he left. Who cared, anyway. He was not the one who started this.
"Duke, it surprises me that you have such habits." Belinda gnashed her teeth, glaring at Duke. Although she knew it was a trap set up by Edward, she couldn't help but fall into it.
"What! You really believe him? Wow. I don't know what to say to you if you really think that. Women are so gullible." Duke rolled his eyes. This was what Edward wanted. That scheming meddler! He intentionally slandered Duke to provoke a fight between them. What a manipulative man!
"Oh, so now you want to badmouth women? We women certainly have more self-respect than you do." Belinda was angry at Duke's remarks. She detested anything that implied sexism or gender discrimination. Duke was dead meat now.
"Belinda, are you sure you want to continue arguing with me? You have been tricked by Edward. Why are we even fighting?!" Duke gazed at her with his arms folded across his chest. There was an ambiguous expression on his face. He wondered when she would figure it out.
"Hah! Even so! You are the same as he is." Belinda shot daggers at him with her beautiful eyes. These men were samely evil, just like the popular saying, 'Crows are black all over the world.'
"Mr. and Mrs. Leng, what are you doing here? Are you two quarreling?" Aaron suddenly appeared, looking between Belinda and Duke. The atmosphere grew awkward. He wished he hadn't walked into them. If Aaron had known they were at odds, he would have sneaked into the house furtively, without getting noticed by them. He could have avoided the unfriendly stare that bored into him right now.
"What do you think? You tell if we're quarreling or not." Belinda stared at Aaron sullenly. She sidestepped him and walked into the house as her high heels clicked loudly. According to her, all men who were associated with Edward were bad people. Except for Luke, of course.
"Did I say something wrong?" Aaron was dumbfounded. Was today just a bad day for him? Was he not supposed to go out at all?
"No. Women just easily lose their tempers during that time of the month." Duke shot him a casual, knowing look, before following Belinda inside. Left standing outside, Aaron was even more confused. It took a long time for him to realize what Duke meant.
The house was bustling amidst celebrations of Daisy's promotion. The boisterous laughter and get-together were what Daisy had hoped for. It made her feel like she was part of a big family.
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