Young Master Manoban Are You Done Kissing?〖1〗

Chapter 75: When Lisa Manoban Showed Up, the Hall Suddenly...

Although she did not expect to see her, it was not that strange for her to show up.

Although An Shuyan was only Lisa's secretary, she was a friend of the Manoban family. Given that she was within the country and could make it for the Elder's eightieth birthday, it was reasonable that she would come up to wish him a happy birthday.

With one glance, Irene saw that An Shuyan was holding a delicately crafted gift box.

An Shuyan was especially good to look at. Her brows and eyes were soft, her facial features refined, and she had a graceful temperament. Today, she had taken care to dress up and was not dressed in business wear. Instead, she had on a low-key dress that showed off her status. Every smile and frown caught the eye of the elders who saw her as an outstanding, unmarried young girl.

Elder Manoban glanced back. "Aiyo, Shu Yan, you came so early? You've only been back in the country for a short time. You must not have adjusted to the time difference yet. It's so rare to have a break; you should have rested. Why did you come so early?"

It was as though An Shuyan did not see Irene who was currently tugged by Elder Manoban's side. She only smiled and said, "It's all right. CEO Manoban normally takes very good care of me. Working by his side isn't very tiring."

She acted as though her earlier sentence meant nothing and sent the gift box over with a smile.

"This child, it's not easy that you could come back to the country to see me, why did you bring a gift?" Elder Manoban smiled, happily reaching out to receive it.

"Shu Yan is already so big? Ai, we are really old now. Wasn't this child still learning in America? Why did you suddenly come back? Could it be to specially wish Elder Manoban a happy birthday? You are really sincere ah." Several of the Manoban family elders walked in and saw An Shuyan. They immediately approached with smiles.

At the same time, someone added, "That's right, in the past, we all thought Shu Yan would become the Manoban family's daughter-in-law, who would have thought..."

The person had yet to finish when the uncle by his side slapped him. He immediately shut up, glancing at Irene in embarrassment.

At this moment, everyone's gaze appeared to move toward Irene.

Irene appeared as though she heard nothing, receiving the unopened gift from the Elder. She placed in on the shelf by the side full of gifts and turned back to say, "Everyone, sit down and have a chat. I'll go cut some fruit."

Everyone waiting to see a good show was stunned. They never thought that Irene would calmly bring out the attitude of the Manoban family's lady host.

This even shut up the people who wanted to continue with their mocking words.

An Shuyan glanced at her unopened gift placed on the shelf; covered by all the other gifts.

She kept smiling, her gaze carelessly moving toward where Irene had left.

This Irene appeared to be unlike what she had heard before returning to the country.

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After cutting up some fruits, Irene brought it out. Her words and actions were all very suitable. Those elders who were waiting to grab hold of the opportunity to scold her could only glance at her. Given that the Elder was here, they gave him some face. However, some of them could not help but reveal the unhappiness in their eyes.

"Little girl, go outside and see if Lisa has returned yet?" Elder Manoban noticed that almost all the guests were here and directly spoke to Irene.

"All right." Irene turned to leave.

Not only did Irene perform so well that no one could pick at her flaws, but even the Elder was clearly displaying her status for everyone to see. Anyone who had an unfriendly gaze, the Elder took note of all of them.

Irene walked along the mansion's limestone path where Elder Manoban and the guests could not see. All of a sudden, she saw that Yejin was standing right in front of her chatting with several other middle-aged ladies. She turned back and saw Irene, giving her a cold glance.

Irene pretended not to see anything, walking around them.

Yejin walked over, blocking her path. "Aiyo, didn't you just arrive? Where are you headed to? Could it be that you were chased out? Ah, if not for the Elder's protection, you most likely would be crushed to death by the relatives and friends, wouldn't you? In this Manoban family, there aren't many people who like you!"

Irene's expression remained unchanged. "Oh my, my poor eyesight. I only just noticed that Aunt is here. Why aren't you sitting inside, standing here to eat nuts?"

Yejin was stunned. She had yet to reply when she heard Irene leisurely speak with a smile, "I almost forgot. The Manoban family has rules. The living room doesn't have space for Aunt to sit. Everyone inside is the Manoban family's immediate relatives or important people. As for you, you can only hold a handful of nuts and stand outside the door to endure the cold."

Yejin harshly cut her with her eyes. "If not for Lisa's protection, do you think you can go in?"

"Irene is the granddaughter-in-law that officially married into the family. Even if other people cannot enter, she has to enter." All of a sudden, Lisa's voice came from behind Yejin.

Yejin lagged behind for a moment, turning around to meet Lisa's cold eyes.

Lisa walked around her, approaching Irene.

He carried a special presence that demanded attention.

He did not head to the office today, so Lisa had on casual attire of a light-colored high-neck sweater and long pants. He wore a rice-colored windbreaker on top. He rarely wore warm colors. Today, without his usual noble attire, it made Irene feel that he was much more real.

The trendy, yet low-key clothes caused his skin to appear slightly white. In the Manoban family courtyard, the dazzling sunlight appeared to have set, leaving only a pair of eyes deep as ink and a pair of thin lips. It was fresh and lovely to look at, making it difficult for others to take their eyes away.

Lisa headed to the airport very early today. He had been picking up guests until now. Yet, he did not look tired at all. As he approached Irene, his brows softened and his lips curved. His hands moved to help her tighten her coat. "Why aren't you inside? What did you come out for?"

"Grandfather realized the time and felt you would arrive soon. He sent me out to receive you."

"Let's go in, don't stand outside to endure the wind."

Lisa held Irene's waist and headed inside. He did not even take another glance at the 'supposed' aunt.

The living room was bustling with activity as people huddled in groups to talk. Even the Elder was speaking with several other elders.

The moment Lisa showed up, the living room suddenly became quieter. As they watched Lisa walk in with his arm openly around Irene's waist, those who had taken the opportunity to whisper about her when he was away all seemed to lose their voice. No one dared to make a single sound.

Following his entrance, their faces also appeared warmer. Their sharp tongues became stuck, their smiles became bright, and their cold gazes became warm.

Irene thought in her heart that this Manoban family's relatives and friends were indeed people who had been trained by the higher society. Regardless of what they wanted to display, they were all blocked by Lisa's eyes sharp as knives.

Within a blink of an eye, he had cemented her place as Mrs. Manoban. He also gave her the respect and nobility she deserved in her position.

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