Chapter 420
Raven pressed further, “A thousand and one roses? Are you sure the payment account was Sylvester Group p>
“Yes, absolutely! That’s the official Sylvester Group finance account,” May replied, her tone confident. “My brother gets along well with Mr. Cumming, and Mr. Cumming’s ordered flowers from my shop before using that account p>
If that weren’t the case, May wouldn’t have been so sure.
The reason May suspected Gordon was about to confess to Raven was simple: Gordon had remained resolutely single for years, never letting any woman get close-except for Raven. She was the only one allowed past his walls.
These words sent Raven’s heart into a frenzy.
A thousand and one roses.
So, she’d guessed right all along.
Gordon liked her too. All those times he’d brushed her off, he’d just been too proud-or too shy-to admit it.
Taking a deep breath to steady herself, Raven licked her dry lips and said, “May, Gordon’s not exactly the most forthcoming guy. Don’t say anything about this for now just pretend you don’t know p>
May laughed, “I knew it! I just knew something was finally happening between you two. Raven, I hope you and Master Ninth walk down the aisle soon p>
“Thank you.” Raven beamed, happiness lighting up her face.
She’d dreamed about Gordon confessing his love to her more times than she could count. But every time, she woke up with nothing but bittersweet longing.
Now, finally, her dream was coming true.
After a moment, Raven added, “May, as much as I love Gordon, I’m not ready to rush into marriage. He made me chase after him for years-now it’s his turn to taste a little of love’s hardship p>
In love, the one who confesses last is often the one who loves more deeply.
She’d loved Gordon for so many years.
Now, it was his turn to fall for her-hard.
She wasn’t the kind of woman who’d settle for marriage just because she’d finally caught the man.
May chuckled, “You’re absolutely right, Raven. Master Ninth has been sitting on his high horse for years. Don’t say yes too easily—make him work for it p>
After hanging up, Raven was so giddy she actually started humming a tune.
Her mother noticed the spring in her step and eyed her curiously. “Raven, what’s got you in such a good mood p>
Raven had always been sensitive and stubborn-rarely this cheerful.
She walked over to help her mother arrange flowers. “Mom, Gordon’s about to confess to me p>
Her mother’s hands froze mid-arrangement, and it took her a moment to process. “Are you serious p>
After all, this was Gordon.
The untouchable, the man every mother in the city secretly hoped would marry her daughter.
That’s why, for all these years, even
though Raven had shamelessly
pursued Gordon, the Cartwrights hadet tried to
topher After all
there was nothing to lose. If she succeeded, everything would change for the better; and if not, their family’s standing wouldn’t suffer.
In the business world, daughters were bargaining chips-sons were the real heirs.
serious!” Raven
“Of course I’m’s
grinned. “May just called to say
Gordon secretly ordered a thousand
and one roses. But he hasn’t made it
public yet I think he’s worried
turn him down. So don’t go O
spreading it around, okay? Let’s give Gordon a little dignity p>
Her mother nodded eagerly, barely able to contain her excitement. “I know, I know p>
Still humming, Raven wandered outside for a walk. She’d barely made it a few steps when she ran into Beatrice.
“Mrs. Sylvester,” Raven greeted politely.
Beatrice turned her head without acknowledging her.
She knew Raven all too well-always jumping to conclusions. If Beatrice so much
as smiled at her, Raven would start imagining she had her approval.
Seeing Beatrice ignore her, Raven didn’t take offense. Instead, she smiled and said, “Mrs. Sylvester, can I let you in on a little secret? V
soon, Gordon’s going to surprise you p>
JMS