Devoted Love:The Billionaire's Precious Wife
Chapter 426

Chapter 426: Chapter 426

Romeo flashed a reassuring grin. "Don’t worry, Clark. The only person who can ditch me in this lifetime is Rose."

"What are you talking about? You’re making my sister sound like some heartbreaker!"

At the end of the clear glass walkway, they stood side by side in a huge heart-shaped structure, chatting and laughing as they admired the distant scenery.

That evening, as Romeo dropped the siblings off at the Reflections Villa, he noticed a Rolls-Royce parked at the entrance.

’There must be guests.’

"I guess I should leave then. Don’t want to intrude on your folks," Romeo addressed Rose before him with a tender smile. "Get some rest."

"Sure, drive safe."

"Will do."

Witnessing their reluctance to say goodbye, Clark suddenly felt like a third wheel.

Inside the villa, Louisa greeted the young woman with a beaming smile. "Crystal, you look even prettier than the last time I saw you."

"You’re too kind." Crystal Temple lit up the room with her vivacious energy. "Actually, without makeup, you’re naturally beautiful, Louisa. And with makeup, you are like a goddess descending to Earth."

Louisa chuckled, thoroughly flattered. "Your silver tongue never fails to charm."

"Flowers can’t hold a candle to you, Louisa. A blooming bud lacks your grace and elegance, a fully bloomed flower isn’t as breathtaking, and a wilting flower is simply no match for your timeless beauty."

Louisa laughed heartily.

"Crystal has always been lively and intelligent. She brings joy to everyone around her," Kenneth proudly shared with his old friend Alger Temple. "Having her at home is like having a warm coat on a cold day. She makes life so much warmer."

"Ha! Our ’warm coat’ has some leaks, I’m afraid. Just graduated, and she’s already thinking about Clark."

"Haha, what did Clark do to deserve such attention?" Kenneth laughed heartily. "He went out with his sister this afternoon and hasn’t returned yet."

Just as he finished speaking, a servant reported, "Mr. Clark and Miss Rose have returned."

Crystal’s eyes lit up with anticipation as she turned towards the villa entrance.

"Speak of the devil, and he shall appear. Allow me to introduce you to my recently found daughter, Rosemary Collins."

Louisa gently held Rosemary’s hand and introduced her to the Temples. "Rose, this is Alger, Celeste, and their daughter Crystal. Crystal is older than you, so you should call her ’sister.’"

"Alger, Celeste, Crystal, it’s a pleasure to meet you all," Rosemary greeted them politely.

"Is that Rose? She’s so pretty!" Celeste Temple scanned Rosemary from head to toe, clearly pleased with what she saw. "I wonder which lucky boy will end up with her."

"Isn’t she supposed to marry into the McMillian family? She and Romeo would make a perfect couple. Not bad." Alger nodded in approval.

"Rose, you’re even prettier than Starmoon, the girl who broke the internet on Facebook a while ago. I’m so happy to meet you. I’m a friend of your brother, Clark."

’So this Crystal was here for Clark?’

"Alger, Celeste, long time no see." Clark gave Crystal a brief look. "Made it, huh?"

"I didn’t know you were so protective of your sister." Crystal’s smile was radiant. "Heard you took her out?"

"I just went along for the ride, really. Played the role of the third wheel."

"It’s been a while, but Clark, you’ve become even more handsome."

Celeste’s eyes twinkled with amusement. "I bet there are many girls chasing after you."

"I’m usually busy with work," was all Clark could say.

"Crystal has also been busy with her studies. Now that she’s graduated, she wants to return home to help run our business. Since she’s our only daughter, Alger and I plan to groom her to be our successor."

The moment Clark heard that, he realized the implication was that she intended to stay in the States for an extended period.

"Clark, it’s been a while since Crystal visited us. Why don’t you show her around our garden? We’ve planted a variety of new flowers lately. Maybe Crystal will find a few varieties she likes and can take some back to cultivate."

Clark could only respond, "I promised my sister, Rose, that I would take a walk with her, right, Rose?"

Rosemary was speechless.

’Since when?’

Clark’s pleading gaze fell upon Rosemary.

Louisa was half-skeptical, "Didn’t you just finish walking with your sister?"

"No worries, I can accompany Rose for a walk too," Crystal chimed in, causing Clark to pause in surprise.

"Well, then you guys should get going. I’ll have the staff turn on the garden lights," Louisa urged.

With a radiant smile, Crystal linked arms with Rosemary. "Rose, I heard you just moved back. How are you adjusting?"

Rosemary nodded, taken aback by Crystal’s warm demeanor. "It’s been fine."

"I heard you used to live in Summerfield, too. It’s been ages since my last visit. Maybe we could go shopping together sometime?"

"Rose is quite busy," Clark came to her aid. "Between school, other commitments, and a fiancé who needs her attention."

"What about you then?" Crystal looked up at him, hopeful.

"I’m rather busy myself."

"Well, we can always plan a date once you’re both free," Crystal maintained her hold on Rosemary’s hand, grinning. "We can go shopping and try out some delicious local food."

"Sure," Rosemary agreed just as her phone began to vibrate. "Excuse me, I need to take this call."

Clark wanted to tell her not to answer it, but seeing that the caller was Romeo, he could only plead with his eyes for her to return as soon as possible after the call.

Rosemary found the whole situation amusing. ’Was Clark intentionally avoiding Crystal? Was he not interested in her?’

"So Clark, what have you been up to lately?" Crystal took the initiative again. "I heard there have been fewer criminal cases recently."

"I’ve been spending time with my sister."

"I understand young girls quite well. Next time you two go out, you can invite me along. I promise to make sure Rose has a great time."

"You really plan to return and settle down here?" Clark asked again.

"Yes, this place is my home. I was always planning to return."

Clark didn’t know what to say to her.

As he was in deep thought, Crystal asked again, "Do you guys have any plans for tomorrow?"

"Not sure yet."

"What does Rose like?" Crystal continued to inquire. "Are there any places she’s been wanting to visit? Or anything she’s particularly interested in?"

Clark was stumped by the sudden barrage of questions.

"Don’t tell me you don’t even know what your sister likes?"

In Clark’s memory, the only thing that genuinely piqued Rose’s interest was Romeo. Only when Romeo’s name was mentioned did her eyes light up. No one else or anything else could stir a ripple in her heart.

"It seems like you don’t know much. I’ll ask her myself later on."

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