Chapter 11 Didn’t Spare Her a Single Glance

• Ziven Meyer is really here! Never had Arielle thought that her random stalling tactic actually came true. But why is he here at 2 in the morning?
• Upon hearing that Ziven was here, the entire Grace Family abruptly panicked. All at once, Mike and Scarlett went out to welcome him. After primping for a bit, Willow hurried out as well. Arielle was the one who was feeling perturbed, and she hastily went back to her room while everyone went out to greet him.
• The moment Ziven climbed out of the car, the Graces who came out to greet him were wholly shocked. After all, there was a dampness that clung to him, his shirt and pants slightly wrinkled, making it obvious that they’d dried after being wet. Plus, his short bangs also appeared a touch messy. He was simply the classical picture of having been drenched in the rain. How did Young Master Ziven end up in such a sorry state?
• Most importantly, despite his slightly pathetic state, his stately aura was still riveting to women, his majesty not at all undermined. Instead, his disheveled state added a touch of mystery and roguish allure to him. In fact, even men would be so shaken by his regal aura that they wouldn’t dare look him in the eye. But how did Young Master Ziven get drenched? Also, why did he come straight here without even changing after getting soaked?
• “Young Master Ziven, why didn’t you inform me before coming over?” Mike was still shaking in his boots although there wasn’t a hint of displeasure on Ziven’s face. Don’t tell me Young Master Ziven came over to seek recompense from us because Arielle didn’t show up at the engagement party? The more he contemplated it, the more it seemed plausible. That wretched brat, Arielle Grace, has doomed us all!
• Scarlett didn’t even dare utter a single word, feeling as though she wasn’t worthy to speak before Ziven. However, she kept pushing Willow to the front so that her daughter had an opportunity to interact with him.
• In the beginning, Willow was simply feigning demureness, so when her mother nudged her, she immediately put on a gentle and graceful smile. “Nice to meet you, Young Master Ziven. I’m Willow Grace, the second daughter of the Grace Family,” she murmured. She’d already presented her most perfect profile before him, but he didn’t even spare her a single glance. This took her aback for a moment. Is there any man in Baylin who has never heard of my moniker as the top socialite? “Young Master Ziven—”
• “May I know if Arielle is back?” Ziven’s voice was mild as he looked at Mike, but it sounded unquestionably imposing.
• “A-Arielle is back… She’s in the living room.” Mike panicked, thinking, This is bad! Young Master Ziven is truly here to condemn us! “D-Do come in and have a seat, Young Master Ziven.”
• Nodding, Ziven followed him into the house.
• Yoel trailed behind him, not giving Willow any chance to get close to him. Young Master Ziven hates women getting close to him, and Willow Grace is no different from those besotted girls who want to come on to him in his eyes.
• However, there was no sign of Arielle in the living room. That wretched brat actually dared to pull a disappearing act? Suppressing his fury, Mike ordered in a terse voice, “Have Arielle come down!”
• The maid swiftly scurried up the stairs, while Mike hurriedly flashed Ziven a smile. “Please have a seat, Young Master Ziven,” he urged.
• Ziven remained indifferent as usual. Although his pants were still wet, he didn’t seem at all out of place when he sat down on the sofa.
• Meanwhile, Willow was all the more enthralled at seeing the legendary Young Master Ziven at such a close distance, his natural princely aura holding her captive. However, she’d tried making nice several times, yet his gaze never once alighted on her. Despair engulfed her.
• “Young Master Ziven, the soon-to-be Young Mistress Meyer is here,” Yoel who was standing beside Ziven stated.
• Ziven’s eyes narrowed as he stared at the girl who was descending the spiral staircase.
• The gazes of everyone else simultaneously rested on Arielle, but as soon as Willow spotted her, her eyes lit up, and her heart settled.