She dangled her legs leisurely, her gaze restingzily on the girls.


    Wait a minute.


    Why did this girl look so familiar?


    She had definitely seen her somewhere!


    Oh no.


    The answer was right on the tip of her tongue, but she just couldn''t spit it out.


    "Hello. I''m Ms. Payne''s fiancé, Shanley Schwartz," Mr. Show-off voluntarily chimed


    in.


    Shanley Schwartz?


    The Shanley Schwartz from the Schwartz Group?


    So. The "Ms. Payne" he was referring to had to be the top scorer of the college entrance exam, the movie star''s sister...


    The one with a million titles, Juniper Payne?


    Wasn''t she the person who had been sweeping every major news headlely?


    Oh my god.


    Who did she think she was, daring to ask Shanley Schwartz for his number?


    "Ms. Payne, do you approve?"


    Shanley''s voice instantly drew the attention of everyone around them.


    Juniper furrowed her brow, wishing the ground would swallow her whole. She just gave him an official title; did it really hype him up this much? "It''s Mr. Schwartz."


    Recognizing him, the people around began to whisper.


    "And Juniper Payne, his fiancée!"


    "They really do look perfect together!"


    "A while ago, Director Miranda Zuniga personally took to Twitter to clear her name.


    It''s obvious the Schwartz family approves of this rtionship. Juniper joining the Schwartz family and soaring to the top is practically a done deal."


    "I wonder how she managed to chase him down. She actually got Mr. Schwartz!" "She''s so lucky, I''m jealous!"


    The crowd''s chatter mostly revolved around Juniper, uncaring whether their words painted her as merely lucky or a gold digger who struck it rich.


    Juniper listened quietly, not saying a word.


    Instead, it was Shanley who spoke up first.


    "I believe you all have it misunderstood."


    The moment those words left his mouth, the onlookers instantly fell silent, looking at Shanley in confusion, waiting for him to continue.


    "Ms. Payne didn''t chase me; I chased her," Shanley''s voice was clear and powerful, carrying a hint of pride relentlessly pursued her for a year and a half before she finally agreed."


    Relentlessly pursued?


    Everyone was stunned by his choice of words.


    Why would the dignified CEO of the Schwartz Group need to relentlessly pursue a woman?


    Weren''t women usually throwing themselves at him?


    "Also..."


    Shanley paused, then added, "My


    house rules are strict. I''m not


    allowed to fool around outside


    Otherwise, when I get home be sleeping on the couch."


    The crowd was dumbfounded.


    Shanley Schwartz, banished to the couch?


    Just the thought of it was terrifying.


    Hearing him spout nonsense with zero boundaries, Juniper frowned slightly.


    Hadn''t he shown off enough?


    If he kept going, people would think she was a total tyrant.


    "Alright."


    Shanley wisely knew when to stop. The usually cold and stern man revealed a rare, gentle expression as he spoke softly, "That''s enough, talking. My girlfriend is still waiting to eat her cake."


    "Everyone, order whatever you''d like. It''s on me."


    "Really?"


    The crowd cheered instantly, thanking him profusely.


    "Wishing Ms. Payne and Mr. Schwartz a long, happy life together!"


    "Hope you two tie the knot soon and have a beautiful family!"


    "Mr. Schwartz, please order for Ms. Payne first."


    Everyone simultaneously stepped aside, making way for their wealthy benefactor.


    "Thank you."


    Shanley replied politely. He bought several of Juniper''s favorite vors and put down


    a stack of cash.


    He dered that all expenses in the shop would be covered by him.


    A long, happy life together and a beautiful family.


    He really liked the sound of that.