Standing Before Love (Myra and Sean)
Chapter 171

Kris was bewildered, and a hint of surprise surfaced in her heart. She looked at the unsmiling but extremely captivating man in front of her. The thought of him coming alone to replace her struck her mind. Now, he was agreeing to her invitation. Could it be that he's... actually into me?

Without waiting for her, Tony had already stepped forward with his pair of long legs and was walking out.

Kris hurried to catch up. When passing by Myra, she didn't forget to slam hard into her shoulder while saying delightedly, "Tsk. Don't waste your time. I'm telling you; this man is mine! Myra, I know you're also interested in him, but you should take a look at your current identity. I advise you not to waste your effort anymore!"

After speaking, she caught up with the man in front, and the two of them walked toward the elevator together.

Myra slowly turned around. At the elevator, the two of them seemed to be talking about something, and their expressions became more easy-going. Myra could see that the taut lines of Tony's cheeks had softened.

She felt a sting in her eyes. Just now, she called Tony another two times, but he didn't answer any of the calls. Her expression turned hard.

When Myra came out of the pantry, Tilly was back from her physical check-up. As soon as she returned, she ran to Myra's office excitedly and happily asked, “I heard that Director Hart came in the morning. Surely you're going to have lunch together, right?"

Myra paused, then said dully, "He already has an appointment."

"He has an appointment?" Tilly wasn't surprised, as Tony was indeed a busy man. But... She leaned toward Myra. "Miss Stark, are you upset?"

After thinking for a while, she continued, "Who upset you? Miss Stark, tell me and I'll report to Dreamboat Tony immediately. I'll get him to deal with them!"

Myra took a deep breath, then suddenly said, "Tilly, I need to ask you something... Imagine you have a boyfriend, and your boyfriend has an ex-girlfriend. Although he has broken all ties with his ex-girlfriend, he still may occasionally dream about her. If you knew about it, would you be angry?"

Being the clever person that she was, Tilly instantly realized what Myra had encountered.

She pondered for a while before asking cautiously, "Myra, you dreamed about your ex, and Dreamboat Tony found out about it... So, now you're at odds with each other?"

"I guess so..." Myra nodded reluctantly. "I know I don't love Sean anymore, but I don't know why I would dream about him. I must've said something while I was dreaming, so today, he..."

"I was just thinking that the people outside were spouting nonsense about Dreamboat Tony talking with the woman on the other side for the whole morning! They even said that the two of them went to have lunch together. I didn't believe it at first, but it seems like it's true!"

Tilly rolled her eyes and said helplessly, "Myra, I don't know about anyone else, but if it was me, even if I don't show it, I'd still be a little hurt. Although I believe you from the perspective of a bystander, Director Hart's way of thinking is too complicated. I can't predict it. He probably just feels awkward. Myra, just coax him well and try to explain it to him! I believe he's not an unreasonable man! Moreover, Director Hart has been pursuing you for so long, so how could he have the heart to really be angry with you?”

At Tilly's reassurance, Myra felt a little relieved, but she was still skeptical. "You really think so?"

"Trust me. No matter how powerful a man is, he needs a woman to coax him." Tilly leaned toward Myra's ear and whispered, "And I promise, Director Hart is just waiting for you to give in."

Sometimes, the larger a man's ego, the harder he was to subdue.

Myra packed up her things and nodded at her. "I won't eat with you at noon then."

"I understand, Myra!" Tilly gave her an ambiguous smile. "Coax Director Hart well!"

At noon, Myra drove to Only One.

The manager quickly came to welcome her. "Miss Stark, regarding the diamond you left here some time ago, we've cut it carefully according to your instructions, and it has been perfectly set. It's ready now, waiting for you to collect it."

Myra gave him a nod. Not long after, she caught sight of the diamond that she had sent here last time. It had been cut and placed into two rings, and the dark blue crystals shone with a mysterious and elegant sparkle.

Slowly, she put one of the rings on her left middle finger. It fit just right.

Thinking of what she was going to do later, a faint blush appeared on Myra's face.

Nodding to the manager, she said, "Please help me wrap it up."

After leaving the jewelry store, Myra drove to the Ritz Carlton.

As soon as she got out of the car, Aaron ran to her and whispered, "I saw him enter the VVIP room with Kris. Originally, I didn't want to let them use that room, but Mr. Engelhard allowed it, so I didn't have a choice."

Hearing Aaron defend himself, Myra's heart softened and she said gently to him, "It's okay. They're just here to talk about business."

"Hah! I sure hope so! Kris seemed more than eager to get entangled with that Hart kid! Myra, you have to keep an eye on your man."

Myra thought of the item that was currently in the bag, then told Aaron, "I want the private room next to them."

The manager finally smiled. "Mr. Engelhard has already prepared it. I was still wondering if you were coming... Myra, are you serious about that Hart kid?"

"Yes." Myra nodded solemnly.

She was a little uncertain at the beginning, but now, she was absolutely sure that she wanted to be with him, and she was willing to dedicate herself to him, just as he had done with her. Soon, she reached the private room next to theirs.

However, the Ritz Carlton had good privacy, so Myra couldn't hear anything from next door at all.

She gave it some thought, then sent a text message to Tony.

"Tony, I'm in the private room next to you. I want to give you a gift. Can you please come over?"

The text message was sent, but was ignored.

Myra had expected this, so she simply got out of the private room and casually beckoned a waiter over before handing him an object. "I need to trouble you with something. Later..." Earlier, when Kris came out from the Stark Tower, she saw the silver Bentley that was parked outside the entrance.

Obviously, it was Tony's car.

Her face lit up with glee. She was about to follow Tony's footsteps and get into the car, but to her surprise, after Tony got into the car, he closed the back seat door without asking her, and the car quickly drove off.

Her face turned a little stiff. She didn't expect Tony to be so ill-mannered, so she could only swallow her anger and ask her assistant to bring her car to the front. She then chased after Tony's car and drove toward the Ritz Carlton.

Tony was an incomparable man in Bradfort City, and none of the men she had met before could compare to him.

It was inevitable for him to be so arrogant.

Kris knew that such a man had his own unique charm and taste.

If I could marry into the Hart Family... Myra wouldn't dare to make fun of me anymore! The corners of Kris' lips were curled slightly, and after getting into the car, she took out her cosmetic bag and reapplied her makeup.

After getting out of the car, fortunately, Tony didn't go directly into the private room.

When Kris stepped out, the perfect smile on her face had been restored as she walked toward the man. "Director Hart, let's go in."

She smiled at him.

She knew how beautiful she was when she smiled.

Seeing the look on her face, Tony narrowed his eyes slightly. Then, he walked inside expressionlessly.