Three days later, Jesse and Melissa were chauffeured to the airport in luxury cars and guided onto a gleaming private plane by professional and enthusiastic flight attendants. It felt like a dream to them.
Little did they know, this was just the beginning of their fantasy.
As they entered Hamerton Manor, their words fell short in describing the grandeur before their eyes. The well-dressed butler courteously led the way, and they followed in awe.
"Honey..."
"Sweetheart?"
"Quick, pinch me!"
"I'm pinching you..."
"Then why don't I feel any pain?"
Jesse was momentarily perplexed before he suddenly felt a burning sensation on the back of his hand! He realized he had been pinching his right hand with his left hand, and he almost let out a yelp!
"Dad, mom!" Dave, who followed behind, felt like he was walking on clouds with every step. "Is Lina... marrying into a wealthy family?"
"I heard my brother-in-law's name isn't Zeke but Zuko Hamerton!
"I heard he's a Count in Southeast Aciatic!
"Mom, dad, with my sister marrying so well, can I have my way in Centrolis then?"
"Shut up!" Jesse and Melissa shot him a stern look almost simultaneously. "Stop talking nonsense! You're embarrassing your sister!"
"I was just joking..." Dave scratched his head and laughed awkwardly.
His sister had privileges he did not.
She could travel on Door Guardian's exclusive private plane, while he could only fly with their parents.
Nevertheless, this treatment was unlike anything he had ever experienced in his life.
Dave smiled. Everything in this villa was brimming with novelty for him.
Meanwhile, Zuko led Lina into his own residence.
Previously, his father lived in Zen Residence. When Zuko grew up, his father planned and built a private villa, Zest Garden, for him on the adjacent empty land.
Today, Zest Garden welcomed its first mistress in over 20 years.
Lina changed her clothes and emerged from the dressing room. The stylist beside her showered her with compliments on her natural beauty, but Zuko couldn't take his eyes off her.
Lina felt a touch of nervousness. She held the hem of her dress and realized her palms were sweaty. Worried about staining the white fabric, she quickly let go.
Zuko noticed her unease and approached her, embracing her gently. "Don't worry. My parents are laid-back people. We don't have many rules in our family."
"Mm." She bit her lip and nodded.
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