Chapter 258

258 Acting

Since Cedric Stretton was the Cedric of her childhood, she naturally did not need to worry about the things she asked him for favor. Thus, Isabella sat on the sofa and tasted the tea that Cedric boiled. Replaying what he said about when he was a child, she slowly fell into deep memories and was so excited that tears welled up in her eyes.

She was so happy that there was another person who was willing to love her in the world.

Suddenly, it was already evening. It was only when the secretary knocked on the door and said that Cedric’s date tonight was about to start that Isabella realized that she had chatted with Cedric for over two hours.

“Cedric, hurry up and go for your date.”

“Let’s talk more when we have time later.” Isabella hurriedly stood up.

“Let’s have dinner together tonight.” Cedric looked at Isabella with a smile.

“No, that’s not good.”

Isabella looked at her watch, “Your secretary just said that the date was six o’clock. It’s already half past five. If you arrive late, your girlfriend will be worry.”

“Miss Lawrence is not my girlfriend.”

.....

Cedric rubbed his forehead and smiled reluctantly, “It’s just a blind date my family arranged for me. I am the only son of the fourth generation of the Stretton family. I am almost thirty and have yet to complete the important task to carry on the family line. My families are going crazy.”

“Then you really should go.” Isabella smiled foolishly.

“But Miss Lawrence is a fickle person. She is greedy for fame and profit. I don’t like her. I told my family, but they still arranged the date.”

Cedric shrugged. “I think I’m just a breeding tool. As long as I can have a child with Stretton’s name, they won’t care who the mother is.”

“How can they do this...”

“Marriage is a big thing for a lifetime! You must be with the person you love!”

“So, can you do me a favor so that I can not only have something to show the sticks in the mud but also get rid of this annoying lady who keeps pestering me?” Cedric smiled.

...

An open-air restaurant on the roof with good scenery in Peace City.

Cedric sat at a table in the middle with candles, red wine, and roses in front.

A beautiful and graceful lady with slanted bangs walked over and said gently, “Sorry, Mr. Stretton, I’m late.”

“For a beautiful lady like you, there is no such thing as being late. It is my honor to wait for you. Please sit down.”

Cedric clapped her hands. The waiter took the menu. Cedric handed the menu to Miss Lawrence and said gently, “After working for a day, you must be hungry. You can ask for some refreshment to fill your stomach first.”

Miss Lawrence looked at Cedric admiringly and took the menu. “Mr. Stretton, you have been avoiding our date. I thought you did not like me.”

“No man would not like a beautiful woman like you.”

Cedric smiled and poured wine for Miss Lawrence. “You can say that I’m superficial, but I did miss our date because of work. Thank you for waiting for me.”

Hearing such sweet flirtation, not to mention the man who said that was handsome and rich. Miss Lawrence boldly said, “Since the last time we met, I fell in love with you at first sight. In fact, I am a thin-skinned person, and I am not good at revealing my feelings, but I still want to have a chance to be in a relationship you.”

Cedric took a sip of red wine and smiled. “Is that so?”

Miss Lawrence immediately nodded. “Of course, if I can become your wife, it will be the fortune of my life.”

Cedric reached out her hand and covered Miss Lawrence’s hand intimately. His eyes were full of charm. “Miss Lawrence...”

Then he picked up her hand and kissed it. His eyes flashed with an evil temptation. “I’ve booked a room downstairs. Let’s talk about our future plans tonight, okay?”

Miss Lawrence immediately understood what this “room invitation” means. She lowered her head shyly, “Of course, I-”

“Click-”

A high heel suddenly fell in front of them, splashing the thick soup in the bowl on Miss Lawrence. She stood up in shock.

At the same time, Isabella cried, “Cedric, are you serious? You actually came to seduce woman again!”

Cedric stood up with a surprise. “Isabella, why did you come here?”

“You heartless bastard!”

Isabella knelt down and pulled Cedric’s trousers. She sat on the ground and cried, “Dear lord, why is my life a tragedy? Why did I have to fall in love with a playboy like him? Anna, Alice, Dora, Jane and Yukiko! You have so many women in France, America, Japan but you are still not satisfied. You still have to find more. Aren’t you afraid of decease with so many women every day?”

Cedric said angrily, “Woman, shut up!”

“You should be the one to shut up!”

Isabella stood up, pointed at Cedric’s nose and scolded, “I miscarried five times for you. Every time you coax me to bed, you act as a gentleman. When you put on your pants, you become totally different. Do you have any conscience?”

Miss Lawrence, who was next to him, was frightened that she took a step back.

Cedric raised his hand maliciously. “Don’t you dare to say it again?”

“Are you going to hit me again?”

Isabella leaned forward and said frantically, “Hit me, hit me. You have already killed two of your own children with your own hands. You don’t care about one more child, do you? You said that you love me very much when we married. How could I believe your nonsense?”

Miss Lawrence took a step back again.

Isabella kicked it up a notch. “Or you don’t want to get married at all. You just want me to cover for you and find a man to have fun?”

Miss Lawrence’s face turned pale. She grabbed her bag and walked away. “I’m sorry, Mr. Stretton. I suddenly remembered that I have something urgent. I need to leave first.”

“Wait, Miss Lawrence!”

Cedric hurriedly grabbed Miss Lawrence’s wrist and said affectionately, “Don’t believe this crazy woman. I love you!”

“We’ve only met a few times. What do you mean by love? If you keep pestering me, I will turn nasty!”

Miss Lawrence was so scared that she hurriedly shook off Cedric, stepped on her high heels and ran away like she was fleeing.

“Miss Lawrence! Don’t! I have already booked a room! Don’t go!”

Cedric lay on the stairs and shouted.

Isabella clapped her hands and made a loud snap sound. Then she screamed towards the stairs, “Cedric Stretton! You hit me again!”

“It is you I want to hit!”

Cedric also clapped his hands and shouted, “That’s for you ruining my plan!”

The sound of high heels staggered for a moment, then sped up and disappeared completely. Isabella and Cedric looked at each other and suddenly gave a wild fierce laugh.

“Haha...”

“Well played, Isabella.”

Cedric gave her a thumbs-up and laughed so hard that he leaned back.

“Same to you. Your acting has also blown my mind. You really look like a heartless man.”