Contract Marriage: Abusive Love with Mr.CEO

Chapter 1083 - 561: Extra Story: Claud Laurence Proposes an Engagement to Chester Robinson for Alice Robinson_2

Claud Laurence glanced at Alice Robinson, who was talking to Charlotte Yule beside him, and softly said, "Doctor Robinson, actually, your sister and I knew each other before the party. As you mentioned, she is indeed slow to warm up, but fortunately, our mutual friends introduced us to collaborate on the vineyard, allowing us to get to know each other better.""My sister has been spoiled by our family since she was young, so if she throws a tantrum in the future, I hope General Laurence will be understanding," Chester Robinson said, raising his wine glass.

Claud Laurence followed suit, picking up his wine glass. "Doctor Robinson, you’re too modest. Alice is the kindest and most wonderful girl I’ve ever met, and I will sincerely care for her."

Chester Robinson smiled and lightly clinked glasses with Claud Laurence.

"Chester, you don’t have to worry about handing Alice over to General Laurence. Anyone can see that he’s someone who knows how to treat a girl well."

Claud Laurence held Alice Robinson close, turning his face to look at her.

Alice Robinson hadn’t figured out what was happening yet and stared at Claud Laurence dumbfoundedly. "What’s wrong?"

Charlotte Yule said, "I said General Laurence is someone who clearly knows how to treat a girl well, right? Alice."

"What do you think?" Claud Laurence wore a smile at the corner of his mouth, his sparkling eyes absorbed in Alice Robinson.

Alice Robinson blushed unconsciously and slightly tilted her chin. "Do you want me to praise you in front of my brother and future sister-in-law?"

"Mm-hmm, say a few nice things about me."

"So smug..." Alice Robinson turned her head, coaxing playfully, "I’m not going to praise you right now... who knows if you’ll treat me well in the future."

"True, so I plan to spend all my life trying to please you..." After saying this, Claud Laurence kissed Alice Robinson’s cheek.

Charlotte Yule laughed, "General Laurence, Chester cares so much for Alice; if you don’t treat her well, Chester won’t let you off easily."

Claud Laurence turned his head to look at Chester Robinson, who had been silently smiling while sipping red wine, and suddenly said, "Doctor Robinson... I know you haven’t spent much time in Paris the past couple of years. I’m afraid that when I want to make this decision in the future, you might not be in Paris, so I wanted to mention it to you now..."

Chester Robinson replied graciously, "Please go ahead, General Laurence."

"I want to get engaged to Alice."

"Engaged?"

The person who uttered this word in amazement was none other than Alice Robinson, one of the concerned parties.

No one noticed Chester Robinson’s gaze slightly dimming and that the faint expression on his face showed no visible anomalies.

"Yes, Alice, I apologize for not seeking your consent first before making such a request to your brother, but I assure you, at this moment, I am asking sincerely and after thorough consideration."

Alice Robinson’s face froze slightly, and at that second, the light in her eyes turned to Chester Robinson.

Everyone thought Alice Robinson was seeking Chester Robinson’s opinion, but unbeknownst to them, it was an instinctive reaction from Alice at that moment.

However, Chester Robinson seemed oblivious to Alice Robinson’s gaze. He gave Claud Laurence a gentle smile, "General Laurence, there’s no need for such formality... As men grow up, they should marry, and as women mature, they should find someone they can entrust their lives to. I’m thrilled that you have come to such a decision, but ultimately, everything rests with Alice..."

The implicit meaning of Chester Robinson’s words was that he had no objections to Alice Robinson and Claud Laurence’s engagement.

Alice Robinson was in disbelief, her eyes fixed intently on Chester Robinson. But upon seeing Chester Robinson’s cheerful smile, the disbelief in her eyes gradually dimmed...

In that second, only she and he understood the exchange of glances.

At heart, there was still a trace of pain, yet she smiled at that moment, facing Claud Laurence with such shy modesty.

Charlotte Yule giggled, "Look, Alice is blushing; I guess she doesn’t have any objections. General Laurence, it seems you’ve chosen the right moment."

Chester Robinson followed Charlotte Yule in laughter, his gaze never once falling on Alice Robinson.

Claud Laurence drew Alice Robinson towards him, planting a quick kiss on her shy cheek.

After lunch, Chester Robinson escorted Charlotte Yule home.

Claud Laurence had to leave for an urgent business matter, unable to continue accompanying Alice Robinson.

Alice Robinson accompanied Claud Laurence to the villa’s entrance, where Robin had already parked the car at the gate.

Alice Robinson’s face was slightly pale, which Claud Laurence had noticed meticulously.

"What’s wrong? You don’t look well."

Before getting into the car, Claud Laurence gently cradled Alice Robinson’s face in his hands and asked.

Alice Robinson looked up at Claud Laurence and shook her head, not speaking.

Claud Laurence wrapped his arms around Alice Robinson’s slender waist, his chin resting on her forehead, "Were you scared by the engagement?"

Alice Robinson suddenly raised her eyes to meet Claud Laurence’s bright black ones.

His eyes were deep, a depth she had seen before when looking at Howard Geoffrey.

She understood that people with such a gaze have depths of thought that no one can fathom. Yet, she did not truly know much about people like Claud Laurence...

However, she saw his sincerity clearly through his eyes.

Claud Laurence gently lifted Alice Robinson’s beautiful chin and smiled softly, "Were you really scared?"

Alice Robinson shook her head again, looking at Claud Laurence for a long moment before finally responding, "I didn’t expect things to move so quickly, but I wasn’t scared... I just wanted to ask you one thing, what exactly attracted you to me."

"You’re beautiful..."

"Beauty can’t put food on the table... and with your status, General Laurence, you could find women more beautiful than me easily, let alone I’m a single mom with a child."

"That’s true, but in all these years, there has only been one beauty that truly moved my heart, and that’s you."

"Moved your heart? When you first saw me playing the piano at the hotel?"

"No... it was at a different hotel."

"Where?"

"In the hotel’s corridor."

"In the hotel’s corridor?" In the next second, Alice Robinson’s eyes widened, "So it was you I saw then, the one who waived the compensation."

Claud Laurence tightened his arms, drawing her into his embrace, his chin resting atop her head, inhaling the soft scent of her hair, "No other girl has ever captured my attention so much at first sight that I couldn’t look away. Destiny brought us a second meeting, and seeing you play piano at the ’Jorna’ Hotel, I couldn’t help but stay for a few days, just to watch you quietly playing piano..."