The CEO's Wife Is Super Charming

Chapter 8: Chapter 7: What Should | Gift Him?

The next day, when Elliana Lyle woke up, it was already close to noon.

She squinted at the opaque navy blue curtains, and with the mushroom bedside lamp on, she couldn't tell if it

was day or night.

Instinctively, she reached for her phone, but it wasn’t in its usual spot!

She sprang up and saw it charging on the dressing table at an angle across from her.

"It's noon already!" Elliana was startled and quickly ran to the window, pulling the curtain open with one tug.

Indeed, the sun outside was scorching hot!

Oh no! She had planned to transfer money to Joy Lyle as soon as she got home!

When Elliana opened her phone, she saw a message from Joy Lyle, along with a transaction she’d made to her.

Sis: "Today's event went smoothly, thanks to my good sister. You gavea hundred thousand, but | only

needed eighty thousand. I really don’t need that much."

Sis: "Once | earn smoney, I'll pay you back. For now, | still have to stay at Roland for a year, and when the

contract ends, | want to explore opportunities with another agency."

She transferred money to Joy? When did that happen?

Rushing to check her bank balance, there was no record. Elliana’s mind went blank for a moment, then suddenly

realized — it must have been Norman Bennett!

Cat: "Sis, there's no need to talk about repayment between us. Take a rest."

After sending the message, she noticed a bunch of messages from Shane Southwell this morning, but Elliana

didn’t even want to read them.

Just asking if she had thought of a way to get money yet.

Taking a deep breath, Elliana responded to Shane with one line.

Cat: "I'm working on it. Yesterday, my dad and | had a big fight. He said he wouldn't give money to outsiders, but

| don’t consider you an outsider."

The swords as before; back then, she thought Shane loved her. Now, she’s disgusted by the term "Brother

Shane."

Paying him back in kind, she decided to string Shane along, giving him hope.

She knew Shane's bank account was due early next month. It wasn’t a small amount, and although she knew

Shane could repay, with her promise, Shane would spend money recklessly.

Elliana sent another line.

Cat: "I've been spending too much lately, and | don’t have money right now. I'll give you money once | get Dad's

check, by the end of the month. Don’t worry."

Roland: "Great, | knew Elliana was the best. Once I'm done, I'll cback to you."

Cari’s lip curled into a smile as she messaged. Elliana, the reliable fool among all fools — that’s why she ranks at

the top of them.

After mocking her, Cari quickly messaged Shane Southwell.

Roland: Vice President, Elliana is all set.

Shane didn’t reply, probably with Eleanor Llyod right now. Alone with Eleanor, Shane never responds to anyone's

messages.

But Eleanor isn’t simple, always playing hard to get, making Shane think she’s as pure as the moon. She only

takes on roles as naive sweethearts, claiming she can’t act and can only play herself, unworthy of an actress's

title.

To Cari, it’s hypocritical and disgusting, but Shane loves her.

Ping! Ping!

Too many messages; besides her assistant duties, Cari chats with a group of silly girls in her free time.

These rich girls’ flattering words always make her laugh until it hurts. They only fancy Shane's looks.

By now, Cari’s tired of these ridiculous messages, just smiling them off.

Meanwhile, Elliana had gone downstairs, still in pajamas. Lana had prepared wontons and chestnut pastries for

her.

Elliana absentmindedly ate, pondering how to pay Norman Bennett back. Would paying him directly affect the

relationship? Would Norman think she’s creating distance?

But... they're not even married yet. Not paying him back seemed unreasonable.

Lost in thought, she sat there chewing, a wonton already swallowed, making Lana think today’s wontons weren't

good.

"Oh, right!" Elliana’s sudden exclamation drew everyone's attention, and they all looked over.

Elliana thought of the best way: get a gift of equal value for Norman! Quickly downing the wontons, she went

upstairs to change.

But as soon as she changed, Elliana thought of something else: she should hire a private investigator, at least to

keep an eye on George Lyle!

She sat in the car — her driver was Norman's prepared chauffeur.

And she had been lazy today, donning just a simple sporty outfit, shorts, a t-shirt, her high ponytail exuding

youthful energy.

The car started; she planned to handle the private investigator in the evening. For now, she’d visit her mom in

the hospital as a flood of ideas jostled in her mind.

Arriving at the hospital, she found her mom had been discharged. Calling Mr. Lyle, Elliana learned her mother

was sent to the Lyle family estate to recuperate, with its tranquility and fresh air.

Besides, Mr. Lyle specifically instructed her not to disturb her mom or worry about anything else, just to stay put.

Her parents were always most concerned about her potential marriage to Norman. It’s what Norman’s mom

entrusted on her deathbed. To someone traditional like Mr. Lyle, Elliana was already part of the Bennett family,

just short of a marriage certificate.

Now Elliana was in a bind. She wanted to ask her mom in person about a gift for a man, but when she left the

hospital, she found the driver, Li, waiting by the car, quickly opening the door for her.

Seated, Li respectfully asked, "Miss Lyle, where to now?"

"To... the mall!" Elliana barely finished before the car set off.

After a while, she suddenly asked Li, "Li, what do men like most as gifts?"

Li thought for a moment, guessing Miss Lyle wanted to buy something for the President, then smiled, "Our

President likes everything Miss Lyle gives."

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