Sergio stood in the darkness and watched the couple leave. A hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.
“Not involved with politics? Do you think this will prevent the century-old foundation of the Richards family from being harmed?”
“Huh, I’m afraid you’re dreaming.”
“Even if the Richards family wishes to find a path free of any influence, it would be improbable.” Sergio thought.
The smile on the corner of his mouth was getting colder and colder.
“Hansen, are you angry? I really came here with Hannah. I only met Sergio much later,” Jenna muttered. He had misunderstood her relationship with Sergio back in Wullen Town. Now, she was afraid of raising his suspicion. Hansen was easily jealous.
“Silly girl, you are my wife now. Why should I be angry? I believe everything you say.” Hansen reassured her with a smile.
A broad smile appeared on his face, devoid of any misgivings. His joyful appearance was completely different from the suspicious appearance she had seen previously.
Jenna could see that he had no prejudice. She felt so sweet that she could melt. True love was about trust and believing in each other. Even in the face of the people whom they had some reservations about previously, they would still be open and easy-going.
“When you see Madam Lilian later, you must behave your best and show off your graceful demeanour. Is that alright?” Hansen changed the topic and said with a smile.
Jenna became nervous and even slowed down her pace as soon as she heard his words.
As far as social interactions went, she had already attended quite a few of them and could handle them easily. However, it was the first time she would be meeting a high-ranking woman like Madam Lilian. Initially, she wasn’t concerned but she became nervous as soon as Hansen reminded her.
Of course, her nervousness did not escape Hansen’s eyes.
Hansen laughed and slowed down his steps. He wrapped his arms around her waist, lowered his head, and giggled. “Silly girl, I’m only joking. Don’t worry. Madam Lilian is lovely and doesn’t put on airs. You just follow my lead. Besides, there will be many people. Everything’s going to be okay.”
Only then did Jenna let out a sigh of relief, and her whole body relaxed. She chided him. “You’re really mean, Hansen. You always like to play tricks on me, hmph!”
Hansen laughed, held her small hand tightly, and continued walking.
Next to the outdoor center stage was a wide square table. Several luxurious white tables and chairs were arranged on each side, and a delicate ring light hung in the air, lighting up the area to resemble daytime.
Many guests stood on either side, and the scene was orderly and harmonious. Laughter could be heard from afar.
Even though Hansen tried to comfort her, she still felt tense. By some miracle, Jenna felt a sense of relief the moment they approached Madam Lilian. In fact, she felt very much at ease. The air was laced with an amiable and lovely scent.
As they got closer and closer, Jenna caught a glimpse of Madam Lilian.
It turned out that Madam Lilian was so elegant and beautiful! She was much more beautiful than the person she saw on television. She was in her seventies, yet her skin was fair and glowing, with only a few wrinkles. No matter how she looked, Madam Lilian looked like she was only in her fifties.
Jenna was astounded. In her imagination, a female politician would generally be smart and wise. As for looks, it was alright as long as they looked decent.
However, Madam Lilian was clearly different. Not only did she have a dignifying appearance, but she also possessed an elegant aura. The confidence and calm aura she exuded was something that an ordinary woman could not give off. Furthermore, she looked like a woman from a wealthy family rather than a globally successful woman.
What surprised Jenna, even more, was that there was a sense of familiarity from Madam Lilian.
Therefore, her heart had calmed down. Jenna was more than happy to get close and speak to her. Their conversation flowed naturally and Madam Lilian was pleasant.
“Madam Lilian, it’s a pleasure to meet you.” Hansen walked up with Jenna and greeted Madam Lilian.
Madam Lilian looked at him with a smile. “Are you Mr. Hansen?”
“Yes.” Hansen smiled and replied respectfully, “This is my wife, Jenna Murphy. It’s a pleasure to meet you.”
“Oh, the pleasure is all mine.” Madam Lilian’s eyes first fell on Hansen’s face. She nodded slightly as if she approved of his looks. She had heard of the young and talented Hansen when she was aboard. However, she had never had the opportunity to meet him personally. When she saw him with her own eyes, she felt that he was indeed imposing, with an extraordinary temperament. She turned her eyes to Jenna as soon as Hansen introduced her.
As soon as she looked over, she was surprised.
Jenna was wearing a black and elegant gown. Not only did her beauty stand out from the rest, her elegance and refined temperament easily caught Madam Lilian’s attention.
She had high standards when it came to women, especially towards their temperament. There were a lot of pretty women, but there were very few with a pristine disposition. She had seen numerous women by now, but very few were like Jenna, who could attract her at first glance.
What made her even more surprised was that Jenna felt familiar to her, especially her eyes. Madam Lilian was excited. She wanted to get to know Jenna better.
Perhaps, it was fate.
Thinking of this, Madam Lilian looked at Jenna with a smile on her face.
“Nice to meet you, Madam Lilian.” Jenna smiled and slightly bowed. Her bright eyes were twinkling.
“Nice to meet you, Mrs. Richards.” Madam Lilian was delighted. “You are a wonderful woman, Mrs. Richards. I can already tell, you are well mannered and virtuous. Mr. Hansen is a lucky man.”
She spoke amiably and sincerely.
The people surrounding them could feel Madam Lilian’s love for Jenna. The affection was genuine.
Sergio was standing at the side. He quietly watched all of this while feeling startled.
Was this due to kinship? Even though they did not know each other, they still naturally showed their affection towards each other. Sergio knew their relationship all too well.
As he thought about this, his face contorted. His dark eyes dimmed.
“Yes, Madam Lilian. My wife is extraordinary. I’m a lucky man to have her.” Hansen didn’t hold back his praise.
Jenna smiled, but her face was bright red.
“Can he stop embarrassing me? How could he praise me so shamelessly?” She thought to herself.
“Very well.” Madam Lilian said upon hearing Hansen’s praise. She smiled and said to Jenna, “It seems that you guys are in love with each other very much.”
Jenna smiled shyly and replied, “Yes, Madam Lilian. We may have been through a lot of ups and downs, but we truly love each other. Our love today won’t come together without any painstaking effort, and we believe that there is indeed true love in the world.”
She spoke with deep affection and confidence. She looked at Hansen and the two of them smiled at each other as they shared a deep affection for each other.
“Oh, really?” That piqued Madam Lilian’s interest. She smiled and said, “It’s a great thing for a couple to be happily in love. It’s no wonder Richards Group is prospering. It’s all due to the mutual effort between husband and wife. I hope that we get to sit down and have a meal together someday. I’d love to listen to your stories.”
“Jenna, I like you a lot,” she said frankly.
“Thank you, Madam. I also admire you and feel a sense of familiarity.” Jenna was ecstatic to hear this and had a better impression of Madam Lilian. “It’d be an honor to have dinner with you, Madam Lilian. I’d like to invite you to Richards Manor,” Jenna said sincerely.
“That would be lovely,” Madam Lilian replied. She looked around and felt a little sad. This place had once been filled with her dreams and her poor daughter who had been forced to separate from her, at only one month old. She was dejected at the thought of not being able to find her daughter.