“It’s not that I’m being modest, but I really can’t handle what you’re holding back.
I think you should find someone else more suitable.”
“I…” Once again, Martha was left speechless by Mo Li’s words.
She clenched her skirt tightly, feeling an unprecedented urge to lose her composure and hit someone.
She had already laid her cards on the table, and the mood should have been set.
Why did this clueless fool keep saying things that ruined the atmosphere? Could it be that she had no charm at all in this man’s eyes? Impossible…
“But Mr. Mo Li, these words keep me up at night, unable to eat or sleep.
Your image seems to float in my mind, and I can’t get rid of it.
I really can’t endure it any longer.”
“Come on, my image in your mind? That sounds like a nightmare, both for you and for me.”
“Mr. Mo Li, I saw you getting close to that contestant named Limdis earlier.
What’s your relationship with her? I mean, if you’re lovers, would it be inconvenient for us to go out for a meal?”
“No, no, if you’re paying, I’ll come.
How could it be inconvenient? Thanks to you, I have lunch plans.”
“…Mr. Mo Li, if you find me annoying, then I should just leave,” Martha said sadly.
“Hey, hey, don’t go.” Mo Li suddenly became anxious, put down his dessert, and hurried after her.
“Don’t leave, if you go…”
“Who’s going to pay the bill?”
“?!”
Seeing Mo Li’s anxious expression, Martha felt like she was about to have a stroke from anger.
“Are you only worried about the bill?” Martha pretended to be sad, taking out a handkerchief to wipe her tears.
Stop wiping, stop wiping, it’s dry no matter how much you wipe.
Is it fun to make a fuss without any real tears?
“Of course not, Miss Martha.” Mo Li suddenly grabbed Martha, looking into her eyes seriously.
“I need you.”
“Really?” Martha was stunned, then blushed and lowered her head.
“Of course.” Mo Li looked at her seriously, adding word by word, “I need your… money.”
With that, Mo Li let go of Martha, causing her to almost fall when she tried to lean into his arms.
“Ah! Mo Li, you!…”
“Miss Martha, haven’t we acted enough? Can I have a proper meal now?” Mo Li ignored Martha, who almost fell without any grace, and returned to his seat, leisurely eating his dessert.
“You, Mo Li, is this how you treat a lady?” Martha got up, no longer keeping a straight face, revealing her true fierce nature.
“No, I’m very gentle with ladies.
As for why Miss Martha is treated this way, I think you should reflect on the reason yourself.” Mo Li spoke slowly, almost making Martha explode with anger.
She took a deep breath to calm down, her sharp eyes falling on Mo Li.
“You dare treat me like this?”
“Huh? What do you mean by treating you like this, Miss Martha? Did I do something to you? You invited me to a meal, why act like I owe you millions? If I’ve done something to upset you, just report it.
After all, the law enforcement officers are from your family.”
“You… Ha, your deliberate actions won’t catch my attention!” Martha sneered, thinking Mo Li was playing hard to get.
Otherwise, he couldn’t possibly show no interest in her.
To know, this guy used to be so obedient, doing whatever she said, even better than a slingshot.
“Ugh… Miss Martha, oh no, big sister, what makes you think you’re so charming?” Mo Li looked at Martha with a teasing smile.
“In terms of character, you pretend to be virtuous while stepping on others.
In terms of personality, you love luxury and despise mediocrity.
In terms of appearance, you don’t even reach the passing line in my heart… What makes you think you have the capital and confidence to make me fall head over heels?”
“Mo Li! You’re being too rude!” Humiliated like this, the proud Martha clenched her fists, unable to suppress her anger.
“I’m a noblewoman, a descendant of Minster! Mo Li, don’t forget who funded your education… Do you know the consequences of a commoner insulting a noble?”
“No, no, I think, Miss Martha, it’s not that you can’t accept being insulted, but you can’t accept being insulted by someone of low status.
If someone of high status insulted you, you’d probably be eager for it, even enjoying it.” Mo Li knew this woman’s character too well, speaking with a playful tone.
“You ungrateful commoner! I invited you to a meal, and you insult a noblewoman like this!” Martha no longer cared about her noble image, directly entering ‘shrew’ mode.
“Miss Martha, you know why you’re here, don’t you? Don’t you think others can see through your little schemes?” Mo Li said with amusement.
“Aren’t you just trying to use some tricks to make me unable to give my all in the match against your brother, or not even make it to the stage, right?”
“…Ha.” With the facade completely torn, Martha was no longer angry, raising her head proudly as if she had already won.
“Since you know, I’ll be frank.
Mr. Mo Li, my brother is destined for great things and can’t stop here, so… please forfeit, okay?”
“Otherwise, even with Count Norma’s protection, you’ll fall into an abyss… People need to know their place and not deliberately hit a wall.”
“So, I should avoid you to not hit a wall?” Mo Li raised an eyebrow.
“You really are a family, equally domineering and unreasonable.”
“So, Mr. Mo Li, what’s your answer?” Seeing the confidence in her opponent, Mo Li raised an eyebrow.
“I can’t possibly give up this opportunity.
It’s my future.
Your brother has his path, and I have mine.
You can’t block my path for your brother’s smooth journey, can you?”
“So, your answer is no? Think carefully, there’s still time to change your mind.” Martha’s lips curled into a confident smile.
“No need, once I’ve made a decision, no one can change it.”
“Is that so.” Martha smiled and waved outside, and a man in black casual clothes entered the shop.
“Mr. Mo Li, how much do you know about the Minster family?” Martha took a box engraved with magic runes from the man’s hand, giving Mo Li a sly smile.
