Chapter 64: Chapter 64

Chapter 64 I Only Like You “Old friend, happy birthday! I wish you luck and longevity!” Madam Blake congratulated Samuel politely.

The kids also immediately wished Samuel.

After Lianne’s father wished Samuel, Lianne smiled gracefully and said, “Old Mr. Parks, I wish you good health and long life. Happy birthday!”

Lianne’s voice was clear and melodious, like a nightingale. It was pleasant to hear.

“Thank you. Thank you!” Samuel smiled. “Sit, everyone. Have a seat!”

A servant immediately came over and politely led them to their seats.

Lianne’s stepbrother, Adam, walked side by side with Lianne.

Adam smiled and said something. Then, Lianne’s expression became even colder.

Annalise saw Lianne again and was stunned by her beauty once again.

Julian introduced the people around them to Annalise. That old lady is Madam Blake. Most of the Blake Corporation’s shares are in Madam Blake’s hands now, so she’s the most prestigious person in the Blake. family. Behind her are her son, Blake Yeqin, and her daughter-in-law. The girl behind them is Lianne, whom we met in the hospital last time. The man beside her is her stepbrother. His name is Adam, and he’s now the general manager of the Blake Corporation’s business department. Behind her is her stepsister, Mia… What are you looking at?”

Julian did not expect girls would like to see girls.

“She’s so beautiful!” Annalise exclaimed.

“Mm,” Julian answered helplessly.

He had brought her here to introduce today’s guests to her so that she could have a rough impression of the upper-class people of Jadeborough.

In the end, she was there to look at pretty ladies.

He consoled himself that it was a good thing she wasn’t looking at the man.

Annalise tried to keep that question to herself. However, she could not help but ask curiously, “She’s so beautiful. Have you never had any thoughts about her?”

Julian couldn’t help but smile as she thought, “Is she jealous?”

Annalise thought, “Why does he look so happy?”

He reached out to hold her hand and interlocked his fingers with hers, waiting for an opportunity to confess again. “I only like you!”

Annalise’s heart hammered in her.

Julian looked at her and said with a smile, “In the future, if you look in the mirror more every day, you will realize that you are prettier than everyone else.”

Annalise gave Julian a strange look. She did not expect him to say such a thing.

What she did not expect most was that she would like to hear him say such things.

Julian glanced at Annalise’s foot and asked gently, “Does your foot hurt?”

She used to wear flat shoes, but today she was wearing high heels.

He bought her a pair of three-centimeter high heels, and she insisted on choosing a pair of seven-

centimeter high heels.

“It doesn’t hurt,” Annalise felt warm when Julian was concerned about her.

“Come, let’s go sit over there first. We’ll come back later when we deliver the gifts,” Julian took Annalise to the seats.

Along the way, they passed a few tables and heard the gossip from the guests.

“Did you see that? The woman that Mr. Parks is holding is Annalise Barton from the countryside. At first glance, she looks passable, but on closer look, she’s outdated. No matter how expensive the gown is, she can’t wear the temperament a rich lady should have.”

“The upbringings bring up temperament. She can’t even compare to a toe of Miss Blake’s.”

Julian was displeased. Just as he was about to speak, Annalise immediately pulled him back. “Didn’t you bring me here to take a seat?”

Julian glanced around coldly. The women gossiping immediately fell silent when they saw Julian’s cold expression. When Julian walked a little further away, they started whispering recklessly again.

Annalise turned around to look at the women who were gossiping. She could not hear what they were saying but could see their mouths opening and closing.

She smiled faintly and said to Julian, “Whether right or wrong, it doesn’t matter if I don’t listen. As long as I don’t care, no one can hurt me. If I care, I’ll quietly work hard and stun everyone!”

Julian’s heart skipped a beat.

The feelings he had been trying to suppress every day suddenly surged like a tsunami.

That was why he liked Annalise.

She was filled with strength and was never dejected.

Although she looked slender and weak, the strength and vigor from her bones made him admire her, and he was pleasantly surprised.

The first time they met, her decisive rejection of the scumbag made him admire her.

Good-looking appearances could be found everywhere, but noble souls were rare. She was the one with a noble soul.

“What’s… wrong?” Annalise felt that there was something wrong with Julian’s gaze.

“Is he planning to kiss me in public?” Annalise thought.

The next moment, she felt something warm on her lips.

He had placed his lips against hers.

Her eyes widened in shock.

Fortunately, he only pecked her lips lightly before letting go and sitting upright.

“Ah…” Someone took a picture of this scene and started to jeer. “Kiss again.”

The man came over with his phone and took a photo of Julian’s face.

Julian glared at the man.

If it were anyone else, they would have dropped their phone in shock.

Who was Julian?

Jadeborough’s famous young and wealthy man.

The decisive businessman of the business world.

Everyone wanted to curry favor with him, but they did not dare to provoke him.

However, Henry Dalton was not afraid of him.

After all, their strong friendship was what made Henry so bold.

He blinked his eyes at Julian with a smile and quipped, “Hey, are you shy?”

After making fun of Julian, he greeted Annalise openly, “Hello, Julian’s girlfriend!”

Annalise smiled awkwardly. “H-Hello.”

“My name is Henry Dalton. It’s a pleasure to meet you,” Henry extended his hand to Annalise for a handshake.

Annalise was about to shake Henry’s hand politely when Julian reached out and slapped Henry’s hand away.

“Hahaha…” Henry looked at Julian’s jealous and protective expression and laughed out loud.

Henry pulled his chair closer to Julian. He lowered his voice and asked, “All set?”

“Yes,” Julian answered.

Henry smiled again. “Great. Otherwise, I would have to do a belly dance to help Annalise out.”

Julian looked at Henry. “I think you wish you do that.”

“Hahahahaha…” Henry laughed again. “No. The girl I like is coming today. I don’t want to dance.”

“Do you mean Sybil?” Julian asked.

“Why are you asking when you already know?” Henry’s eyes looked gentle when Julian mentioned Sybil.

Sybil arrived when they were talking about her.

The Xander family arrived, and Sybil came with the elders of the Xander family.

Just like her name, she was very sophisticated and bold. She was probably the only young lady present who was not wearing a gown.

She had short hair, a stud in her left ear, and a cross necklace around her neck. She was dressed in a neutral black outfit.

Her clothes were of male style, but no one would think she was a man.

It was because her facial features were exquisite.

Her perfect facial features and fair oval face were unbelievably beautiful.

“Hey, you guys already arrived?” When she saw that Julian and Henry were both there, she approached joyfully and greeted them warmly.

When she saw Annalise, she did not stand on ceremony. “Hello, Julian’s girlfriend.”