When they heard their grandson's confident answer, the elders were incredibly pleased.
"So, Leo, Grandfather and Grandmother have come to an agreement with you and you can't back out, okay?"
"Mmm, Leo will take a serious look at it."
Father Manoban let out a long sigh of relief, feeling the weight on his heart finally lifted by half.
Initially, he thought it would be very hard. After all, their grandson was completely taken by the woman and they did not know what she had said to Leo behind their backs either. He was worried that Leo would cause a ruckus, so he did not expect things to have gone much smoother than he thought.
As long as Leo was willing to be in contact with others, he had confidence that they could definitely change Leo's mind!
...
After Leo confirmed it, they started to organize everything in full swing.
The blind date banquet this time was definitely much grander than the one that had ended midway five years ago.
He did not believe that with so many incredible girls, all of them heiresses from top wealthy families, there would be none that would catch Leo's eye.
Apart from that, the biggest difference between this time and the one from five years ago was probably... The fact that the person they had prepared to meet the girls the last time was Lisa, but now it was Leo.
...
Very soon, the news about the Manoban family organizing a "socialite tea party" had spread all around the circle.
On the surface, it was said to be a tea party to which all the heiresses of the top families would go over and be guests to admire flowers. However, in reality, those who were well-informed would know that this was actually a marriage arrangement dinner.
The reason it was put like that was merely an elegant and tactful way to say it.
After the family meeting ended, most of the socialites who had come for Lisa had yet to leave Imperial. Therefore, when they heard the news about the tea party, all of them started to get excited.
In a certain luxury resort under the Manoban Corporation.
In the spa room, a group of girls was anxiously bickering to get an aromatherapy facial massage. They were all gathered in groups as they chattered on continuously.
"Oh my God! I still don't feel like it's real. Is Mr. Manoban's really going to have a marriage arranged for him?"
"I was surprised too. I thought that this time, I had definitely come for nothing! After all, that lip stain on the chief's collar was so striking during the family meeting the other day..." The girl spoke with a jealous tone.
"Such a huge thing has happened to the Manoban family, so this is rather expected, isn't it?" Someone muttered sorrowfully, but because this was taboo, she did not dare to even speak loudly.
"Enough talking. It's best to prepare quickly! I'm really nervous! I wonder what's the chief's type!"
"He's a still a man. Men, they're all the same! They just like the pretty ones..."
The few girls were debating when suddenly there was a mocking scoff that came from the side, "Bunch of idiots!"
The girl who spoke had fair skin, good looks, and a slim body. Her face was full of arrogance.
A girl, who was getting her nails done, instantly exploded when she saw who it was. "Hey! Chi Yingying! Who are you calling idiots!? The last time you lied to me that the head of the family was an ugly monster. I haven't even settled that score with you!"
The girl by the side took off her mask too. "Exactly! Who said we're idiots?! Be frank if you have anything to say! Why are you being so peculiar, skulking here?"
"I'm not responsible for giving all you idiots lessons," the girl finished, then turned around and left. She did not linger for even a moment.
She had long received the insider news that the person who would appear at this tea party would not be Lisa, but Lisa's only son, the little prince of the Manoban family...
So, all these idiotic woman were just doing useless things!
Up till now, they still did not know the real key to being the head lady. If they were not idiots, then what were they?
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Pick Up a Son, Get a Free Husband 8
FanfictionAfter five years, Jennie has returned and is out to take revenge on the sister who turned her parents against her, and the childhood sweetheart who betrayed her for her sister. She aims to fulfil her childhood dream and become a famous actress. Howe...