"Lisa, how do I look in this outfit?" In front of the full-length mirror, Caroline, with her exquisite makeup, asked the same question for the Nth time.
At this moment, she was wearing a cool, long house dress, with her long, slender legs vaguely visible, showcasing her advantages to the fullest.
This sense of mystery was incredibly lethal to men.
"Very beautiful, Miss Caroline," Lisa, the housekeeper, with a hint of an auntie-like smile, once again gave an affirmative answer.
It's worth mentioning here that Miss Caroline, who was "willful and capricious" to outsiders, was surprisingly "friendly" to those close to her.
Therefore, Lisa, the housekeeper, who was nearly forty years old, had a very good relationship with Caroline.
It was somewhat like the relationship between an elder and a junior.
And Lisa, who knew her young miss's intentions this time, sincerely hoped that her plan would go smoothly.
"Is this outfit a bit too informal…" Hearing the housekeeper's compliment, Caroline still seemed dissatisfied with her image.
However, having already changed more than a dozen styles of clothes, she had tried almost all of this year's popular women's fashion.
"Forget it, this one will do!" After gracefully turning around twice in front of the full-length mirror, Caroline finally made her decision.
Afterward, she seriously told the housekeeper, "Lisa, remember to remind me to buy more clothes when I have time next, I'm almost out of clothes to wear."
"Yes, Miss." Lisa bowed in response.
Understanding her young miss's temperament, she glanced at the wardrobe in the room, which was packed with beautiful clothes, and did not say anything to spoil the mood.
"Then that's it for now. Now, go help me check on the mushroom cream soup in the kitchen. I'll be using it to entertain guests later…" In front of the mirror, Caroline had already focused her attention on her makeup.
She was worried about her dark circles, hoping Mike wouldn't notice them later.
The luxurious villa where Caroline was currently staying was one of the birthday gifts her father gave her when she was sixteen.
This wealthy area, not far from Wall Street, had a vast area with complete green facilities, giving it a sense of tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle.
Mike, led by a maid into the villa, immediately saw Caroline, dressed lightly, waiting by the door.
Honestly, though this rich young lady was thin, her long legs were truly impressive.
"Huh? What's that on your face…" Before the girl could open her mouth to complain about yesterday's broken appointment, Mike took the initiative, walked up to her, and asked with a puzzled expression.
"Is, is it dark circles?" Caroline, "critically hit" by Mike's close-up, looked a little flustered.
The girl was already regretting not having checked her makeup more carefully earlier.
"No, no, no~ It's a flower…" Mike's right hand flashed past the girl's eyes, and a beautiful Rose appeared out of thin air.
"That's amazing! How did you do that?" Caroline was completely captivated by the "trick" in front of her, even forgetting about her dark circles.
This was the charm of close-up magic, giving unexpected surprises.
Mike certainly wouldn't tell the girl that this vibrant Rose was conjured using his Power of Transformation.
"This is for you. I hope you can forgive me for breaking our appointment yesterday." Mike smiled and offered the Rose.
Sunlight streamed through the large French windows, bathing the villa in a warm glow.
Caroline, taking the flower, looked into the man's "affectionate" eyes, her head feeling a little dizzy.
This dreamlike, fairytale scene was exactly the kind of moment she had always dreamed of.
"Miss, lunch is ready."
Just then, Lisa, the housekeeper, who couldn't bear to watch any longer, interrupted her young miss's "infatuated" behavior.
Caroline had dressed herself beautifully today, hoping to "conquer" Mike with her charm.
However, looking at the current situation, it was quite different from her plan.
It felt more like "losing the wife and losing the soldiers" (suffering a double loss).
"Mm, okay, I know." Only after the housekeeper's reminder did Caroline realize that staring at Mike all this time was very impolite.
After clearing her head, she put away the Rose and asked, "Mike, have you had lunch? Would you like to eat something together?"
"Of course… no problem. I won't stand on ceremony," Mike, possessing the ability of Hearing Women's Thoughts, knew the girl had prepared a surprise for him at the dinner table, so there was naturally no need to disappoint her "good intentions."
"Hypocrite!" On the other side, Needy, who had just had lunch with Mike on Wall Street, looked at the man's bright smile and felt inexplicably uncomfortable.
…
"Madam, we have prepared another lunch for you. Please follow me—" While Caroline was taking Mike to the dining room, Lisa, the housekeeper, called out to Needy.
Her actions were clearly aimed at creating an opportunity for her young miss to be alone with Mike.
"No need, I've already eaten." Needy rejected the housekeeper's kind offer, then quickly followed behind Mike.
Lisa, the housekeeper, who couldn't figure out the cold-faced girl's situation, didn't make any more fuss.
In the luxurious dining room, Caroline saw Needy follow them in, her expression first showing a little surprise, then she smiled and invited, "Needy, have you not had lunch either?"
Clearly, Needy, with her buzz cut and Gothic dark style, did not fit Caroline's definition of a beauty.
Therefore, in her heart, Needy posed no threat to her.
"Mike and I have both had lunch."
Needy also didn't have much eye contact with Caroline; after speaking, she stood still at a not-too-far, not-too-close distance behind Mike.
However, it was precisely her single sentence that made the atmosphere in the dining room turn strange.
"Hm, I did eat something with Needy at noon. But I feel like I'm still a bit hungry—" Mike spoke first, expressing his anticipation for Caroline's lunch.
At the same time, he also turned his head to glance at Needy behind him.
Her recent act of undermining him made it hard to believe she didn't do it on purpose.
"It's okay, I have plenty here to fill you up," Caroline generously replied, also glancing at the cold-faced girl behind Mike.
Afterward, as Lisa led the maids to serve the dishes, Caroline began to introduce the menu to Mike.
Among them, she particularly highlighted the mushroom cream soup that was served last.
Before long, the long, ornate dining table was filled with various exquisite foods.
The lavishness of it was not much different from the standard of a Genovia royal family banquet.
In terms of taste, the skill of Caroline's family chef was much better than that of chefs in ordinary restaurants outside.
Precious ingredients combined with meticulous cooking were absolutely a rare treat for the taste buds.
"How was it? Are you satisfied with this casual meal?" After nearly an hour of dining, Caroline asked with a smile.
It was clear that this young lady was also very confident in her family chef's skill.
"It was delicious," Mike, who had eaten a hearty meal, praised, "Especially that mushroom soup, it tasted like home."
"Really?" Upon receiving the compliment, Caroline's face showed great delight, and she said, "Actually, I made that mushroom soup specifically for you. I'm glad you liked it."
As the saying goes: if you want to capture a man's heart, you must first capture his stomach.
The mushroom cream soup was precisely the "surprise" Caroline had prepared for Mike.
"I didn't expect you to be so talented in cooking as well…" While the girl was happy, Mike didn't stint on his praise.
To be honest, while the mushroom soup wasn't bad, it seemed quite ordinary among a host of other delicious dishes.
The reason for praising her was twofold:
On one hand, it was out of politeness, and on the other, it was an affirmation of her "effort."
And now, the situation was very good, everyone was happy.
"Caroline, thank you for your hospitality. I had a pleasant lunch. Next time you're free, I'll invite you to my villa to play…" After staying a while longer in Caroline's luxurious villa, Mike showed signs of wanting to leave.
Again, he didn't have much patience to play house with the girl.
Caroline, who was currently "complaining" about her designer handbags, said disappointedly, "I was planning for us to go shopping in the commercial district later. Or go to our family's private amusement park…"
Yes, there weren't many things the girl could think of doing with Mike.
"Let's make plans next time we're free," Mike smiled and waved goodbye to Caroline, then left the villa with Needy.
Their relationship wasn't at that stage yet, plus Caroline's special status made her more like a goldfish to Mike—something to look at, but not to eat.
Therefore, there was no point in staying at her house any longer.
"Lisa, do you think I'm a very boring person?" After watching Mike leave, Caroline looked a little dejected.
This wealthy young lady realized for the first time that her past life seemed very "empty."