Chapter 631: Chapter 631: A Date for Three
Button fastened, Hayden Crawford reached out and wrapped his arm around Melody Ashworth’s fragrant shoulder, "Let’s head back."
"Oh," Melody exclaimed softly, bending down to rub her knee, "I think my leg fell asleep~"
The next second, the world spun, and Melody was suddenly lifted horizontally.
Hayden held her steadily in his strong arms, striding out with firm and vigorous steps.
Melody clung to Hayden’s neck, casting a triumphant and provocative glance at Serena Sterling.
Serena stood by the door, not looking at Melody, her clear bright eyes just watching Hayden, watching him carry Melody step by step toward her.
The two got closer and just as they were about to pass by, Hayden seemed to notice her gaze. His deep, narrow eyes turned towards her, looking at Serena!
Instantly, their eyes met!
Serena’s slender white fingers quickly curled, her heartbeat racing.
But the next second, Hayden had already looked away, carrying Melody into the car.
He did not recognize her.
The way he looked at her earlier was completely unfamiliar, like looking at a stranger, not even an extra glance.
Serena’s clenched fingers suddenly loosened, her whole heart sinking to the bottom. Honestly, she was a little disappointed.
Consort Willow stood by Serena’s side all the time, smiling with satisfaction, "Princess of Alani, see, Hayden Crawford is still under our Merfolk Clan’s Demon Bell Charm Skill, he doesn’t recognize you. If not for his men arriving in time earlier, Hayden and Melody would have... hit it off in the room."
Serena trembled slightly, her long lashes quivering, and she remained silent.
In fact, she couldn’t speak now either, having lost her voice after ingesting a pill.
Consort Willow exuded self-satisfaction, as the Merfolk Clan had been suppressed by Alani for years. Now she was riding high, "Princess of Alani, let’s go too. This is just the beginning; the sweet life of Hayden and Melody is just starting. You will witness it with your own eyes, and of course, there will be nothing left for you anymore. You’ll just be an observer!"
...
Hayden, Serena, and Melody all returned. Melody was avoiding contact with Seraphina Linden’s people for now, because although she was well-acquainted with what had happened to Serena over the years, she knew nothing about the Alani Kingdom and feared revealing any flaw.
Her pressing priority was Hayden Crawford; she needed to conquer him as quickly as possible, get him to ascend to the ruler’s position, and then become the queen.
So Melody didn’t return to Seraphina but stayed in a villa, of course, sending a message to Seraphina to assure her first.
In the evening, Melody enjoyed a luxurious milk and rose petal bath when a "ding" sounded, signaling a text from Hayden.
Melody opened it to see that Hayden had texted: I’m downstairs.
A concise and domineering message, consistent with Hayden’s style.
Melody’s heart skipped a beat, and she quickly ran to the window to check downstairs, spotting a Rolls-Royce Phantom parked below, its gleaming and luxurious body like a bold and flamboyant emperor stopping right beneath her window. Standing beside was a tall and imposing figure—Hayden had arrived.
Tonight, Hayden wore a tailored white shirt and black trousers, a classic dashing man outfit, leaning lazily and gracefully against the luxury car, one hand in his pocket. Such a premium man with such a luxurious car instantly captured all attention, becoming the night’s most dazzling sight.
Perhaps noticing her gaze, Hayden downstairs lifted his handsome eyelids, looking at her.
Their eyes met, and Melody’s heart thumped violently, almost jumping out of her chest.
As a princess, Melody had many pursuers, some quite outstanding, but none moved her. She always looked down on those men with an arrogant posture.
Until she met Hayden, everything changed.
Her young girl’s heart was instantly ignited, pounding chaotically, her eyes, her heart, tightly following Hayden, firmly controlled by him, willingly surrendering.
At this point, Hayden took out his phone from his pocket and sent another message.
"Ding," Melody quickly received the message: Come down.
Only two words.
Melody’s cheeks turned rosy; she pocketed her phone and ran excitedly outside, happening upon Serena in the living room.
Melody stopped, now was a rare opportunity. Not only did she want Serena to watch her entangle with Hayden, but she also wanted to create some happenings to make Hayden resent Serena.
"Serena, Hayden Crawford is here to take me out on a date. You should come with me now," Melody quickly suggested.
Serena looked at Melody, whose face was full of self-satisfaction. Now Hayden was here to take her on a date, and she even invited her along, unclear what scheme she had in mind.
Serena did not refuse and followed them out.
...
Downstairs.
Hayden was waiting and soon saw a pretty figure approaching; Melody had arrived.
Melody ran over with smiling eyes, "Mr. Crawford, it’s so late, why are you looking for me?"
Hayden extended his large hand, pulling Melody by her slender arm to his front. Looking down, his gaze gentle on her, "Can’t I look for you if there’s no reason?"
"Of course, I’m quite busy now." Melody mimicked Serena’s playful liveliness with remarkable accuracy, embodying everything Hayden loved.
Sure enough, Hayden smirked slightly, "How busy? Princess of Alani, I want to buy an hour of your time."
"For what?" Melody blinked her lashes.
"To accompany me—and my son."
This was originally a sweet line, but Melody’s heart skipped a beat, almost forgetting Hayden had a son, Caden Crawford.
She hadn’t interacted with Caden but heard... this son’s genes were extraordinarily strong.
Melody was slightly nervous, realizing Hayden intended to introduce her to his ’extraordinary’ son tonight, fearing she might slip up.
Hayden quickly noticed Melody’s nuanced change in expression and asked softly, "What’s the matter with you?"
"Nothing." Melody quickly stretched out her hand and brought Serena forward, "Mr. Crawford, let me introduce you. This is my maid, Cherie. This maid insisted on following us on our date, and you, of course, wouldn’t mind the third wheel!"