After Divorce I Married a Tycoon-Chapter 87: Surprise

Claire Mercer arrived carrying a large fruit basket and a few pots of vibrant green plants.

Roxanne Peyton and Stella Thorne felt it would be rude to come empty-handed, too.

But since neither of them knew what to buy, they simply gave Adrian Sutton a red envelope. It was simple and direct.

Seeing this, Claire Mercer felt a little embarrassed.

"You both gave red envelopes. My fruit basket and plants seem a bit cheap in comparison."

Roxanne Peyton said, "You put a lot of thought into yours, running over to the flower market and spending all that time picking them out. Stella and I were just too lazy to put in that kind of effort."

"Exactly," Stella Thorne said. "I’ve never been to a housewarming before, so I had no idea what to get. A red envelope is just easier."

"So, let me ask... how much did you two give?" Claire Mercer was thinking of giving a red envelope as well.

"6,666," Stella Thorne said. "Do you think that’s too little?"

"That’s already a lot," Claire Mercer said. "If you gave any more, Adrian Sutton would probably feel pressured."

Given her current financial situation, 6,666 was a huge sum.

"I think it’s the thought that counts."

’After all, when it comes to social etiquette, reciprocity is key.’

’This is just a housewarming, and Roxanne and the others have already given 6,666.’

’In the future, when my two best friends have birthdays or other occasions, he’ll have to repay the favor.’

"That’s true," Roxanne Peyton agreed with Claire Mercer.

"Just like Claire said, it’s the thought that counts."

"I guess 6,666 is about right."

Claire Mercer thought for a moment, then went to a nearby supermarket to get 6,666 in cash and put it in a red envelope for Adrian Sutton.

She had never been to a housewarming before either.

She thought all you had to do was buy some plants to decorate the apartment.

And maybe some fruit that symbolized good fortune.

Now that she saw her two best friends give red envelopes, she quickly followed suit.

’Adrian Sutton has helped me so much recently.’

’When Gavin Sinclair nearly harassed me, he showed up just in time to help.’

’When Judith Caldwell held me captive, he was the one who brought the police, helping me escape the predicament and get away from the Mercer Family.’ 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

’And my being taken in by Mrs. Rowan as a goddaughter was also thanks to his and Silas Rowan’s connection.’

’Plus, after spending time with him lately, I feel that Adrian Sutton is actually a good person.’

’He’s always happy to help others.’

’And he’s very considerate of other people’s feelings, which is quite rare.’

’I think Adrian Sutton is a really decent guy.’

Just as Claire Mercer finished preparing the red envelope, she saw Adrian Sutton walking out of the apartment complex.

She could tell from his stride that he was in a great mood.

The smile on his face was warm and brilliant.

The setting sun shone down on him.

It wrapped him in a faint golden light.

The warm yellow halo outlined his refined, perfect features, making him look gentle yet noble.

’He’s clearly just an ordinary Rhonian Drifter.’

’How could I see a trace of nobility in him?’

’Perhaps it’s because his looks and physique are so outstanding that they’ve elevated his entire aura.’

Claire Mercer had never been the type to judge a book by its cover.

But in this situation, she couldn’t help but admit that Adrian Sutton’s looks were truly flawless.

People are naturally drawn to beautiful things, and she was no exception.

So she found herself staring, a little dazed.

It wasn’t just her.

Even Roxanne Peyton and Stella Thorne’s eyes were practically glued to him.

"Claire, I have to say, with Adrian Sutton’s looks and physique, he’d be top-tier even in the entertainment industry," Roxanne Peyton remarked.

Stella Thorne agreed, then offered a slight correction.

"Those male celebrities are all products of makeup. Adrian Sutton’s perfect looks are the real deal."

"True that."

"Why don’t the three of us pool our money and launch his career?"

"With his looks, he’s guaranteed to attract countless fans who are just in it for his face."

"When he gets famous, the three of us can rake in the big bucks."

Roxanne Peyton looked thrilled, as if she had just discovered a magical way to get rich.

"Your family isn’t short on cash. Why do you sound like such a money-grubber?"

"It’s just for fun! It would be a waste for his looks and physique not to be in the industry."

"Promoting someone isn’t that easy," Claire Mercer said soberly. "We don’t have any connections in the entertainment world."

"But he’s planning to become a streamer. That could be a viable path."

"Being a streamer works too. Since he’s helped you so much lately, I’ll go drop some gifts for him and become his number one supporter."

"Then I’ll be his number two."

Helping her best friend was, to her, the same as helping herself.

She had to do her part to support him.

"What about me?" Claire Mercer asked. "I’m not in a good place financially right now, so I can’t spend money recklessly."

"You can just be in charge of watching his streams," Roxanne Peyton said with a sly grin. "I can tell that Adrian Sutton’s feelings for you aren’t so simple."

Hearing this, a blush quietly crept onto Claire Mercer’s face.

She wanted to argue, but Roxanne Peyton didn’t give her the chance.

"I used to worry that he was only interested in you because you were a rich woman, that he had ulterior motives."

"But now that you’re practically broke, he’s still so attentive to you. It’s clear he’s been captivated by your beauty."

Claire Mercer: "..."

As the three of them were talking, Adrian Sutton arrived.

He walked straight up to Claire Mercer.

The smile on his face was like the first light of dawn—warm and gentle.

Claire Mercer remembered Roxanne Peyton’s teasing, and the blush on her face deepened unconsciously.

"Congratulations, Adrian Sutton, on getting your own place in Rhonia."

As she spoke, she handed him the fruit basket and the small plants.

’Even though it’s just a rental.’

’At least he has a place to call his own in Rhonia now.’

"Thank you, Claire!"

Adrian Sutton smiled as he took the fruit basket and the small potted plants from Claire Mercer.

The group walked into the complex together and went upstairs.

After he opened the door and they went inside,

Claire Mercer and her friends saw Silas Rowan in the kitchen, CLANGING and BANGING as he tidied up.

They were stunned on the spot!

Especially Roxanne Peyton and Stella Thorne.

Everyone knew that Silas Rowan was the crown prince of Rhonia’s elite circle.

He was the target of countless wealthy and powerful families vying for his favor.

And Adrian Sutton was a Rhonian Drifter who had almost become a male model.

But now, the crown prince of Rhonia’s top elite circle was actually cleaning the kitchen in the home of a Rhonian Drifter like Adrian Sutton?

What in the world was going on?

Roxanne Peyton couldn’t help but ask Claire Mercer in a low voice,

"Uh... why is Rowan cleaning Adrian Sutton’s kitchen?"

It was truly unbelievable.

Claire Mercer knew they had known each other since childhood, so she wasn’t too surprised.

"They’re childhood friends. Adrian Sutton helped Silas Rowan when they were young."

"They didn’t keep in touch much before, but they must have reconnected recently, so they’ve gotten close again."

"It’s his housewarming today, so it’s pretty normal for Silas Rowan to come and join the fun."

The fact that Silas Rowan was helping clean the kitchen, however, was quite surprising even to her.