Chapter 1155: Looking At Leena With New Eyes (part one)
I'd like to. And it's all your fault. If you hadn't married him secretly, I wouldn't freeze him out," Duke said in a very low voice, but Kevin still overheard it. As a soldier, Kevin's senses were razor-sharp.
Come on! This is old news. Why don't you just let it go?" Leena pursed her lips. It never occurred to her that Duke would always bring this up. How a fully grown man could be so childish was beyond her belief.
"It doesn't matter whether it's old news or hot off the presses. When he talked you into marrying him, he should have thought about that." Duke smiled with a cocky air and gracefully put more food into his mouth. He was a noble man indeed.
"You're impossible. Such an idiot," Leena pouted. She thought that Duke was too proud and temperamental. Other people wouldn't bear grudges like this. Maybe he had too much free time and had nothing else to think about.
"Claire, just make yourself at home. Feel free to eat any dish you like." Belinda smiled gently at Claire. Belinda was always friendly. Unless someone messed with her, she was always garrulous and loved to make new friends. She preferred to be close to people, so she used Claire's first name, instead of being more formal.
Okay, thanks for your hospitality." Claire was nonplussed. This was a clearly noble family, and their manners made her arrogance wash away like sandcastles at high tide. These people weren't any ordinary family. And that really blew Claire away. Now she began to look at Leena with new eyes. But why did Leena always keep such a low profile? Leena was a woman from a very rich family, but why she never mentioned this at all. Even though Claire assumed that she was poor. Why didn't she speak up and tell her this?
"Hey Kevin, how's Daisy? I've been so busy recently that we haven't had the time to get together. We still call and text, but I want to make sure Edward is treating her right," She took the chance to ask Kevin about Daisy's recent condition. She really lived up to the title of BFF.
She's fine, She's vigorous and energetic, just like always." This was true. It was not like she was the worse for wear. Her skill in fighting hadn't diminished any, and she was as strong and fast as ever. Edward probably made sure she ate right, which was a good thing. Kevin felt happy thinking about this. No matter what, he would always care for Daisy.
"Belinda, be careful saying that stuff. Edward doesn't take crap from anyone. He'd probably tank your company if he knew you said that." Leena knew what Edward was like. He was vengeful, and it could go badly for you if he was offended. Even if it happened long ago, he'd never forget. He never lost, and made sure of that.
Ha! If he did anything to me, I'd take Daisy away and leave him lonely," Belinda said arrogantly, raising her beautiful eyes. She didn't worry that Edward would get even with her. She had a trump card. She was sure Edward would pay if he tried to make life hard for her.
"Yeah, he won't do anything to you, but he'd make my life hell," Duke grumbled. Duke didn't take crap from anyone either. And he would pound them into the ground like a tent peg if they tried to hurt him. But up against Edward, he was nothing. If he couldn't hurt Duke physically, he had other ways of getting back at him.
Yeah, I feel you, bro. That's Edward to a tee. He's devious. Even if he couldn't beat you hand-to-hand, he'd still ruin you. He'd find a way to do it so you couldn't fight back." Leena knew Edward as she knew her ten fingers. They were close, and so she felt confident in her assessment.
"I still have you. Maybe you'd be my sacrificial lamb..." Belinda smiled, as if she didn't care. She gazed at Leena, and a mischievous glint was in her eye.
"Huh! Are you sure you're my sister-in-law, not my enemy?" Leena looked at Belinda, dumbfounded. How could Belinda treat her like this? She was too mean! They were family. Leena wouldn't be anyone's scapegoat.
I'm not dumb. I'm a businesswoman. I use what tools are available. And who wouldn't, if Edward came after them?" Belinda wore a smug smile. To deal with Edward, Leena was more useful than Daisy. She knew that if Leena played soft and showed her puppy-dog eyes and flattering smiles to Edward, no matter how angry he was, he'd let it pass and forgive her. Belinda fell for this more than once, and Leena almost had everyone wrapped around her little finger, even including Belinda. She easily caved when she saw Leena's beautiful smile, and made some decisions she regretted later.
"Duke, are you just going to stand by and take this? Ugh! Listen to her!" Leena looked at Duke with her pitiful eyes. Although it was true that Edward lavished his affection on her, she knew there was a limit. When it came to Daisy, all bets were off. And right now, Belinda was pushing Leena to side with her and help Daisy. That wasn't going to happen.
"That's for you two to sort out. Leave me out of it." Duke decided that he'd sit this one out. Because if he sided with one of them, the other person would be unhappy. He couldn't win, so he decided to sit back and watch the show.
"Okay, I get it. Nobody loves me." Leena pouted and lowered her head, pretending to be sad. Not dishing up any food for herself, she silently ate the rice in her bowl, looking rather depressed.