At this moment, Diana's whole being was focused on Magnus. She couldn't care less about what to eat; she was on cloud nine. "Sure, as long as you enjoy it, I'm in," she chimed in, her heart fluttering with anticipation.
"Well then, let's go, shall we?" Magnus suggested, his voice carrying a polite undertone. He accompanied Diana towards the entrance of the hotel.
Wearing her stilettos, Diana feigned a delicate demeanor, reaching out subtly to link her arm with Magnus. Observing his stern demeanor, she withdrew her hand, not wanting to overstep boundaries.
Diana trod carefully, not wanting to appear too forward in front of Magnus, who was known for his reserved nature. Meanwhile, James trailed behind them, his expression a mix of annoyance and disdain. What did this have to do with him anyway? He just returned from Italy. Couldn't they give him a break? He had things to handle back in Europe. He was not at all thrilled about dining with Diana.
As they walked, Magnus and Diana side by side, and James trailing behind in an unenthusiastic manner, they reached the hotel entrance only to find it swarmed by paparazzi, their camera lenses pointed directly at them.
Being one of Melfort's most eligible bachelors, Magnus' every move was under constant scrutiny. Rumor had it that Magnus had brought back a blonde-haired, blue-eyed beauty from his travels, causing quite a stir among the media.
The paparazzi, always on the hunt for juicy stories, had gathered around the hotel where the mysterious woman was rumored to be staying. As luck would have it, just as they got their cameras ready, Magnus stepped out with the stunning woman, their complementing figures causing quite a sight.
“Mr. Andersen, is this your new girlfriend?”
“Mr. Andersen, has this lady broken your year-long streak of bachelorhood?”
“Mr. Andersen, could you reveal the name of this lady?”
Facing the onslaught of cameras and questions, Magnus maintained a stoic facade, not uttering a single word. His patience was tested by the relentless reporters who seemed to have an insatiable curiosity.
Magnus stayed silent, so the reporters turned their attention to Diana, raising their microphones towards her.
“May we know your name, madam?”
“Would you mind sharing your relationship with Mr. Andersen?”
“Miss, how far has your relationship with Mr. Andersen progressed?”
“As the only woman by Mr. Andersen's side, when can we expect a wedding announcement?”
Monitoring the press closely, Diana bought every tabloid she could find, relishing the flattering descriptions of her as a beautiful and wealthy woman. However, the talk of a wedding seemed a bit premature. After all, Magnus hadn't mentioned anything about marriage during their dinner.
That James, he was a constant annoyance, butting in on their romantic date. She found him utterly bothersome.
Diana picked up the tabloids once more, staring at the front-page photos of her and Magnus. She couldn't help but agree with the reporters – they made a perfect couple.
Diana was leading a carefree life in Melfort, while Natalia, miles away in Rome, was feeling discomfort like a cat's claws had scratched her. A restlessness she couldn't quite explain.
Ever since she found out that Magnus had flown to Rome, she was careful not show herself and meet him, but she was still paying close attention to his movements behind the scenes.
Especially the news from Melfort, she couldn't help but want to click on it, just to get a good look at the man she was hopelessly in love with.
But today, when she clicked on a news video from Melfort, she was stunned by a piece of news and was frozen in place.
It was an evening news video. The anchor was excitedly saying, "The current CEO of our local Andersen Corporation, Mr. Magnus, and Diana, the chief designer of Stitches Fashion in a foreign land, are rumored to be close to engagement. It's believed that they will soon announce their wedding date. Here is a video of Mr. Magnus and Miss Diana having dinner together. As you can see, Mr. Magnus is very attentive towards his new girlfriend..."
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