Chubby Mommy: Scheming Daddy, Surrender Now!-Chapter 342: Hint

L smiled with the same expression, "Right back at you."

Although Ruby Sullivan’s face remained flawless, her mind was already in turmoil. L’s words earlier clearly implied that he’d met her alone in Caelus. She didn’t attend the FIFI awards ceremony, so if they really met, it could only have been in private!

She couldn’t help but glance at Ethan Sterling’s face, hoping he’d ignore L’s hint, hoping he wouldn’t overthink it!

It was only at this moment that Ruby Sullivan realized how much she didn’t want him to know about those things.

Even if they had to part ways, she didn’t want her image to be blemished in his heart. She loved him and just wanted him to remember the best version of herself.

"Ruby?"

Suddenly hearing Ethan Sterling call her, she realized she was lost in her own chaotic emotions, completely oblivious to her surroundings. "Huh?" she lifted her head in panic, forgetting to control her expression.

"Sinclair just asked when your next perfume is launching; he’s afraid it might run out and wants a backdoor access."

"Tell Sinclair how many he wants and have his assistant let Howard know. I’ll have someone deliver them once they’re in stock," Ruby Sullivan replied.

"Mr. Sullivan is generous!" Aidan Sinclair laughed, "Wenny made a stunning debut at FIFI. I heard even that Ford, who always looked down on you, greatly appreciated Nirvana." He directed the latter part to L.

Ford, who created the cosmetics brand ZF with his initials, is a top perfume master in Euronia and Meridia. He always looked down on L’s perfumes, thinking they were just for show and very dull.

Regarding the apprentice taught by his master, he naturally held even less regard.

This time, after Nirvana beat his FW (Go to His World) to win the Star of the Year award, he immediately dissed L on social media, publicly questioning the fairness of the FIFI awards.

The Perfume Association had never been doubted by such a prestigious master before, and they responded publicly that day, saying they’d send Ford a sample right away. Ford, known for his straightforwardness, posted a video on social media the next day with a sincere apology, stating that Wenny was certainly not the successor to L as rumored. Her talent and imagination evidently surpassed her master by miles.

This news received widespread attention overseas, which is also why Nirvana surged in price after the award and was quickly sold out by agents and buyers.

At that time, all Ruby Sullivan’s thoughts were on Ethan Sterling. She didn’t pay attention to these events, including company matters, which were all handled by Howard alone.

Currently, Nirvana is only sold online, so those foreign friends who want it have to find agents and fashion buyers. Thus, the domestic buyers who got Nirvana first started a trend of posting purchase orders online, giving Nirvana a free wave of advertising.

Of course, many people felt that Nirvana orchestrated this themselves, but Ruby Sullivan wanted to say that she never intended to spend such unnecessary money. After all, trending topics are very expensive and don’t attract her target customers.

Aidan Sinclair said such things in front of L to try and knock the edge off him.

Though Dr. L is renowned, new waves always push the old waves forward. Even though there are many benefits from working with The Lawson Group, if it’s just perfume cooperation, the profit is a bit lackluster.

L wasn’t angry, "Wenny is my apprentice whom I personally taught. The higher she flies, the more it proves my discerning eye. Since ancient times, masters have been waiting to be surpassed. No one would want to hear praises of her more than I do."

When he said this, he kept staring at Ruby Sullivan, which even Aidan Sinclair felt was a bit too much.

Ruby Sullivan felt that continuing to confront him would only make the atmosphere more awkward. But she also didn’t dare leave Ethan Sterling, fearing L would speak recklessly, so she tugged on Ethan Sterling’s arm and laughed, "I heard the seafood here is particularly delicious, will you join me for some?"

"Always thinking of food." Ethan Sterling smiled gently, his eyes and tone filled with doting affection, almost nauseating the onlookers around.

He looked at Aidan Sinclair and Dr. L, "Sorry, you two, I’m taking my little foodie to eat something."

"Quickly get out of my sight." Aidan Sinclair waved his hand exaggeratedly, "We’ll talk when I have a girlfriend."

L’s face stiffened visibly, and he added in a soft, meaningful tone, "Really is a little foodie."

Neither Ethan Sterling nor Ruby Sullivan heard it, but Aidan Sinclair heard it clearly, "What does that mean, Mr. Lawson?"

L smiled, "The literal meaning." He saw the late-arriving Rhonda Sullivan appear at the door and walked over leisurely.

Ruby Sullivan and Ethan Sterling hadn’t reached the buffet area when they saw Cindy Sterling and Leon Sterling. They were delayed due to traffic, so they arrived a bit late.

After exchanging greetings, Cindy Sterling dragged Leon Sterling towards the crowd.

Today, Dragon Girl is also here with some acquaintances of Cindy Sterling. She planned to promote her excellent second brother, although she couldn’t reveal his true profession, which Leon Sterling had specifically instructed her not to do before coming.

Sasha Shaw also received the invitation but was too busy with work to bother with such soirees.

At this time, Ruby Sullivan was circling the dining table, studying what looked good, when she heard Ethan Sterling beside her say, "Don’t force yourself if you don’t have an appetite."

Ruby Sullivan sighed, turned her head, and gave him a wry smile, "That obvious?"

Ethan Sterling nodded.

Ruby Sullivan pursed her lips, not knowing what to say, when suddenly a girl approached, "Hello, Mr. Sterling, I’ve heard so much about you. I was wondering if I could have the pleasure of asking you for a dance?"

In such occasions, even if coming with a partner, being invited to dance is to be expected and generally not refused, especially if invited by a girl. Previously, Ethan Sterling would have agreed. In terms of playing along in social settings, he had always been a gentleman.

But times have changed. He was now eager to let everyone label him as someone who fears his wife.

He immediately put his arm around Ruby Sullivan’s shoulder, "No."

The girl’s smile froze, not expecting such a blunt refusal, without even a hint of politeness. Not wanting to leave empty-handed, she apologized and smiled at Ruby Sullivan, "Could I borrow Mr. Sterling for a dance?"

"No." Ruby Sullivan also gave no polite smile, refusing outright.

Who are you, and how well do I know you? Do you think you can just borrow my husband whenever you want? Count yourself lucky I don’t charge you for looking, and yet you want to borrow him to dance, in your dreams!

Her instinctive inner monologue was quite strong, and she rolled her eyes, pulling Ethan Sterling into the dance floor herself, "I suddenly want to dance now."

Ethan Sterling smiled, holding her waist, "Okay."

The girl froze in place, her face filled with frustration and anger.

Not far away, Gwen Yates watched the girl’s downfall with satisfaction. But turning to see Ruby Sullivan’s smiling face, she felt envious and jealous.

"Caleb, she lost the bet to me. You have to accompany me tonight," Gwen Yates clung to the man’s arm beside her, coquettishly. This man was Caleb Ford, whom she met at the last banquet at The Sinclair Manor.

Caleb Ford smiled and pinched her chin, "You’re a little fox; no one can outplay you."