Miss Pendleton (Update to C.222 END) - Chapter 170
“You did all this in just a week?”
“Yes.”
“How?”
“First, I gathered all the capable carpenters in Yorkshire. I promised them five times their usual wages if they completed the repairs and extensions within five days, so they worked day and night. I couldn’t leave the site, fearing shoddy work due to the rush. Once the house was habitable, I brought in laborers to scrub, polish, and wallpaper. It took a full day to drive out the rats and insects. For the rest, I had help from Remswick. They played a big role in sourcing furniture and decorations.”
‘You went through all that trouble? Just for my simple request to make a happy anniversary?’
Laura wanted to burst into laughter, but strangely, her eyes grew warm. She pulled out a handkerchief and dabbed at them.
“You can’t cry yet. There’s still the barbecue I learned from Philip and an 1870 Veuve Clicquot waiting.”
He brought out a large platter covered with a silver lid and a bottle of champagne. The two savored hot duck barbecue sprinkled with basil, paired with frothy champagne. The duck was crispy on the outside, tender inside, and the champagne was cold and sweet.
Laura set her slender champagne flute on the table. Uncharacteristically for someone who rarely drank, her glass was completely empty.
“Two years ago, we were shivering here, waiting for the rain to stop. Now, we’re sitting across from each other, drinking Europe’s finest champagne.”
He refilled her empty glass with a soft glug-glug-glug.
“You said we were shivering, waiting for the rain to stop?”
“Well, not just shivering. You stole my shawl, and I racked my brain helping you marry another woman.”
“How foolish we both were.”
They chuckled softly.
My Ex-Girlfriend Is The Regent In The Female-dominant World (Male lead transmigrates to the matriarchal world)
Two years ago, Gu Sui picked up a homeless woman in ancient costume from the street.
Apart from occasionally claiming to be a princess from a female-dominant country due to illness, her figure, appearance, intelligence, and martial arts skills were impeccable.
Naturally evolving from roommates to girlfriends, as time went on, Gu Sui found it increasingly difficult to tolerate her queen syndrome.
“Mu Jiulu, can you stop controlling me inside and out? Let’s break up.”
Gu Sui made a breakup call, and since then, he couldn’t find any trace of her.
A year later, Gu Sui, who was planning to move, woke up the next day and found himself in a different place.
“Young Master, today is the day you choose your Wife-master through martial arts competition at Jade Dew Pavilion. Please get up quickly.”
Gu Sui: Who am I? Where am I? What am I doing?
As the only son of a general’s mansion in a female-dominant dynasty, the young empress personally issued a decree allowing Gu Sui to select his Wife-master through martial arts competition. Whoever could defeat him could marry him.
Gu Sui: “……”
He didn’t inherit the original owner’s martial prowess, so anyone could defeat him! And what the hell is a Wife-master?
Forced to come to Jade Dew Pavilion, the densely packed women below made Gu Sui’s agoraphobia act up, and his face was full of resistance.
Until he saw the Regent sitting on the second floor, with a smile on the corner of her lips, her eyes wicked and nonchalant.
Hmm… she looked a little familiar.
It turned out that the Regent also found him a little familiar.
Mu Jiulu fiddled with her bone clasp, her deep gaze locked on the man who was out of place in this world.
“Finally, I found you.”
Male transmigrates into female-dominant world
One-sentence summary: What goes around comes around, taking turns in the crematorium
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“Whoever that man is, he’s a lucky one. I’m so jealous it makes my heart ache.”
So smooth..his flirting is top grade..Just wait for her villain jealousy husband
“Don’t shy away. Or, flee if you must, but tell me your name. Better yet, your a
Young man, you have no idea the mortal danger you’re in. We can already hear the bang bang in your ears if her husband finds out about your intentions towards his angel.
He lingered on Laura briefly before boarding the carriage. It rolled away, kicki
Poor henry..he fall for Laura 1st..never imagine that she’s his uncle beloved wife 🥲😅
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Mrs fairfax is unique lady..the noblewomen has her own way to raise her children without stress
Laura make it kore awkward but she know that Henry’s interests in her not only fleeting moments