<h4>Chapter 213: Chapter 211: Fawn</h4>
The old Mrs. Lyle’s words were like a fine thorn, piercing the heart without feeling pain, but ultimately, it still pierced the heart.
Her mother was gentle and kind but couldn’t receive the respect she deserved from The Lyle Family, all because of that absurd pride.
When Shawn Lyle took over the Lyle Corporation, it was losing money, and the deficit was covered by Be Hue, which was not a small sum.
Therefore, the Hue Family requested corresponding shares in Lyle Corporation, but Shawn Lyle refused to acknowledge this fact due to pride and various other reasons.
In the end, it resulted in the Hue Family disagreeing with the marriage between the two families, and the old Mrs. Lyle thought the Hue Family had ulterior motives, merely wanting to cheat the Lyle Corporation’s assets because of this.
These things were told to her by her grandmother during the New Year, which is also why she hated Shawn Lyle even more.
The word hypocrite might be the most fitting epithet for Shawn Lyle.
"Ugh―――!"
The sensation of pain brought Elliana Lyle’s thoughts back; she seemed to have bumped into someone.
Looking up, it was a gentleman dressed smartly, with slightly long hair giving off an artistic vibe, and the beard did not make his face look bulky but more cultured instead.
Perhaps it was those deep amber eyes, looking pure yet carrying the weight of experience.
"Miss Lyle, are you alright? I’m very sorry for bumping into you." The man cast a look of concern and apology.
She shook her head and instinctively tidied her somewhat messy hair, saying, "I’m fine."
Then she felt something was off; this man called her Miss Lyle, so he must know her, yet she had no impression of him.
So she tentatively asked, "Do you know me?"
The man smiled upon hearing this, exuding an easygoing aura, and said, "Miss Lyle is a rising star in the film industry; it’s truly an honor to meet you today."
Today, Elliana Lyle was dressed elegantly, with her long hair draped behind her ears making her appear graceful and poised, and her unmade-up face showed no visible ws, pure and genuine.
Especially those almond-shaped eyes, as if they contained an entire natural forest, naturally beautiful.
In contrast to her media image, today’s encounter was unmatched.
In reality, she gave him an illusion of breathtakingly lighting up the entire span of time.
Elliana Lyle nodded politely; it turned out he knew her through the media, though she didn’t dare consider herself a rising star, as the media’sments on her were abundant but rarely positive.
It’s much like finding fresh leaves among a pile of rotten cabbage.
Whether she could reim her evaluation depended on how well this "Interster Immigrants" was filmed.
"I wouldn’t dare call myself that, sir, may I ask your surname?" She smiled slightly and inquired about his surname.
The man seemed surprised at her words but masked it with a gentle smile.
He said, "My surname is Hughes, given name Felix. My father is Felix Hughes, who can’t be here due to health reasons, so I’m representing the Hughes Family today to offer condolences."
It was very clearly stated; she understood somewhat after hearing it. She knew Uncle Hughes, a long-time friend of the Lyles, who always had a good rtionship with the family.
It’s said he had a son studying abroad, allegedly in something rted to art, must be this person in front of her now; indeed, she saw the essence of art in Felix Hughes.
"So it’s Mr. Hughes, pleased to meet you."
Subsequently, Felix Hughes took out his business card and handed it to her, saying, "This is my business card."
It was a ck card, very textured, matte polished surface, with golden letters reading Felix Hughes in the center, along with a phone number.
After she took it, Felix Hughes asked, "Could Miss Lyle leave some contact information? Like your business card?"
Truth be told, she didn’t have the habit of carrying business cards, or rather, she never even had one.
"I hope I can have connections with Miss Lyle in the future; I’m a director, and I think your eyes are extremely beautiful, full of spirit, blending with nature; the dramas you filmed before buried your spirit."
The word director indeed piqued her interest; perhaps they could have some connection in the future. Facing thepliment, she modestly said, "Mr. Hughes, you tter me, I didn’t bring a business card today, I’ll give you..."
Without waiting for her to finish, the man took out a pen and another card from his pocket and handed them to her.
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The card was ck, as was the pen.
Elliana Lyle hesitated for a moment, then forcefully wrote down her studio’s fixed phone number.
Though it didn’t leave a color, it left a deep impression.
"Thank you." Felix Hughes took the card with the number written, but his smile slightly stiffened upon seeing the phone number.
Then, showing a look of admiration, he praised, "Miss Lyle, you’re not only beautiful but also very cautious, like a deer in the forest, you really are..."
Felix Hughes opened his hand and circled it, seemingly at a loss for words, before solemnly saying, "Beautiful like a part of nature, especially your eyes, like a gemstone, like a gemstone embedded in nature."
For some reason, Felix Hughes’ words made her feel somewhat uneasy, and she subconsciously raised her hand to touch the corner of her eye; such praise was excessive for her.
Before she could speak, Felix Hughes again said, "If possible, I’d like to take a set of portraits of Miss Lyle."
Soon, "Interster Immigrants" would start filming, and there really wasn’t time for a portrait shoot; besides, she felt some inexplicable resistance toward the person in front of her, perhaps because Felix Hughes was too enthusiastic, to the extent she couldn’t handle it.
She had to politely decline, saying, "I’m sorry Mr. Hughes, I may not have time in the near future."
"I know, the highly anticipated ’Interster Immigrants’, Gary Young is my mentor, though a private mentor."
Upon Felix Hughes’ words, she couldn’t help shivering; she almost forgot what she was out here for.
Thus she said, "Mr. Hughes, I must excuse myself, sorry."
Felix Hughes immediately stepped aside, very gentlemanly making a gesture for her to proceed.
After a polite nod between them, only a beautiful back was left.
"Truly like a little deer."
Felix Hughes admired.
At this moment, another man came from the direction of The Lyle Family’s main entrance, walked up to Felix Hughes, andughed at Felix’s lovestruck look, asking, "What are you looking at?"
Then followed Felix Hughes’ gaze, only to see a graceful silhouette disappear around the corner.
"That girl’s eyes are beautiful, very pure, she’s the protagonist of nature."
Felix Hughes’ words startled the man, "You’ve already decided on the protagonist of nature? Who is that girl?"
"Elliana Lyle, but Miss Lyle’s schedule is full, s."
Felix Hughes sighed, showing a very regretful expression.
The man chuckled, teasing, "What’s to be regretted? She doesn’t recognize fine goods; the entire entertainment industry is rushing to have you shoot their portraits, but she just turned you down."
"Miss Lyle has a distinguished identity, not to bepared with those ordinary beauties," Felix Hughes’ face suddenly turned serious.
...
―――Bathroom.
The faucet at the sink was gushing, and after washing her hands, Elliana Lyle took the phone resting on the sink and tucked it into the pocket of her gown.
And that ck card was left on the sink; she thought for a while and eventually kept it.
Although it seemed pointless, keeping it just in case wasn’t entirely wrong.
Upon exiting the bathroom, she saw Hannah Collins not far down the corridor, seemingly waiting for her, so she hurried over.
"Hannah."
Hannah Collins looked serious, saying, "Come with me, there’s something to tell you."