Graham was stunned for a moment, and a hint of confusion appeared on his handsome face. Andre, who was in the driver's seat, burst out laughing.
Leana blushed. "Well ... I am telling the truth."
Andre said, "Ms. Thorley, you're indeed pretty."
Graham didn't say anything else. A trace of interest appeared on his emotionless face. He chuckled faintly, indicating that he was in a nice mood.
Andre heaved a sigh of relief. He suddenly felt very happy.
Even though it was late autumn when the leaves were falling, he felt like spring had arrived.
To be exact, it was Graham's spring coming.
...
In the Standen's mansion.
Holden Standen was sixty years old, but he was in good spirits. The traces of time on his face, apart from wrinkles, made him look wise and sophisticated.
The sun was brig
