CHAPTER 53: BRUCE IS CRAFTY

"She is so anxious to have a grandson. I’m afraid that it will be a little difficult!"

Lily’s gaze fell on Hilla and then looked down naughtily. Hilla was so anxious that she quickly covered her belly. She frowned with a red face, "Don’t talk nonsense. I’m not in a hurry."

"Is that so? But your face says ’I’m in a hurry’!"

Being teased like this, Hilla blushed and muttered in a low voice, "I’m not in a hurry!"

She was only twenty and hadn’t experienced the best part of her life. Why would she be in a hurry to have a child and trap herself in family trifles?

Lily could not help but laugh, "You’re already so shy! Are you sure you’re not in a hurry? Bruce is really lucky to have you as his wife! You’re the goddess of our school and you’re much younger than him. He doesn’t deserve it! He is robbing the cradle. God is too unfair!"

Others were still worrying about not being able to marry a wife, but Bruce had one after a nap. Such a lucky man!

"We haven’t..."

Hilla complained in a low voice. She suddenly saw Rigel pass by at this moment.

Then she ran out in surprise.

"Rigel!"

Hilla stood at the end of the corridor, looking at Rigel with a sweet smile on her face.

The white lotus-hemline skirt swung in the breeze, like a snow lotus blooming quietly in front of Rigel.

Rigel shook his head, his exquisite face without a trace of emotion, "Is there anything?"

"Yes! I want to ask you for a favor."

Hilla smiled and jumped over. Like a rabbit, she stopped in front of Rigel and then narrowed her eyes, "The fashion competition is coming soon. Can you be my model?"

"Sure!"

Rigel agreed without any hesitation. Hilla was startled by his quick response. She didn’t expect him to agree so easily. Why did she feel a little strange?

"You taught me martial arts and I became your model. This is fair!"

Rigel said with calm. Hilla suddenly felt that it made a lot of sense. She couldn’t help but nod, "Do you have time this afternoon? Can you come to the clothing department? I need to measure the size."

"Sure!"

Rigel was so kind! Hilla wanted to applaud. She happily returned to the art studio. Lily said in disbelief, "You asked Rigel to be your model, and he actually agreed?"

"Yes!"

"My god, is this still my aloof Rigel?"

Lily shook her head in disbelief. Her gaze turned to Hilla, "How could he agree to it so easily?"

Hilla frowned, "Is it difficult for him to agree? I think he is very easy to talk to."

Lily took a breath. She couldn’t help but roll her eyes, "He is hard to talk to. Everyone knows it. A girl once confessed to him and sent him a love letter. Do you know what he said?"

"What?"

Lily looked straight ahead, trying to be solemn, "You are blocking my way!"

"Is he usually so cold and aloof?" Why did she not feel this?

"It’s more than that. He is as cold as ice! Moreover, although he looked cute, he doesn’t like to speak too much. I felt it was strange."

Hilla looked at the design drafts and said casually, "What’s wrong? I taught him martial arts. It’s fair for him to be my model."

"Yes, yes, yes. It’s where I felt strange. Rigel is good at architecture and painting. But he is so poor at martial arts. I heard that he barely passed the sports exam in university."

It was amazing that a weak man like him would suddenly start to learn martial arts! Was he too stimulated?

"Hilla, does Rigel like you?"

Rigel often appeared before them after the first time they met. She thought it was just a coincidence, but now it seemed that Rigel really had some thoughts towards Hilla. Thinking of this, Lily landed her eyes on Hilla.

"It seems that Rigel centers around you!"

"Don’t talk nonsense. Why don’t I think so?"

Hilla frowned, thinking of what Rigel wanted to say when they were eating barbecue.

No way!!

"In any case, I feel he treats you differently. He agrees to your request without hesitation. This is amazing. You two won’t really do anything, right?"

It was fine if Lily didn’t mention it. Hilla’s hands trembled a little now. She thought she was too impulsive just now. She considered if she should change models now.

"What are you talking about? I am..."

"A married woman. I know! Bruce is really lucky. A goddess even keeps her integrity for him. It’s a blessing!"

As Lily spoke, she smirked and shook her head. Hilla couldn’t help but roll her eyes at her. She was only responsible for herself. No matter what, she was married. Even if there were few people who knew about it, she wouldn’t mess around behind Bruce’s back.

In the blink of an eye, winter vacation was approaching, and the fashion competition was also in full swing.

This time, students were allowed to look for models outside of the school, and many people also found some more professional models for this competition.

This was the last season of the winter vacation. Many famous studios and company leaders came. They wanted to find some talents for the good start of next year.

Margaret’s eyes lit up when she saw what Hilla designed for her. She looked at Hilla with admiration.

"Hilla, it’s so beautiful. I like it so much!"

Margaret’s attitude towards her changed recently, and Hilla couldn’t quite figure it out. But she would rest in peace if Margaret stopped finding troubles for her.

"Can you give it to me?"

"This won’t do. It will be used for the competition. If you like it, I can design another for you."

"Then I would be unique?"

Hilla was stunned and nodded, "You can say it like that!"

"Hilla, you’re so nice. I like you so much."

Margaret hugged Hilla’s neck, putting her whole body in her arms. Margaret was obviously older than Hilla, but now it seemed that Margaret was more like a younger sister.

Hilla was shocked by Margaret’s enthusiasm. She looked at Bruce, who was sitting in the wheelchair, in panic. She seemed to say, "What’s wrong with your sister?"

Bruce replied with an expressionless look, then put down the tablet in his hand and said, "I heard from Mom that you designed a set of clothes in the company and even negotiated with the client."

He was talking about Julian?

Hilla nodded a little guiltily. Bruce chuckled, "How do you feel?"

How did she feel?

A chill ran down her spine for a split second when Hilla saw the smile on Bruce’s

face. Was this a test for her?

Without waiting for her to reply, Bruce continued, "Since it’s a familiar client, you can accompany me to see him tomorrow!"

Hilla was stunned. Was she going to see Julian? Was Bruce really trying to catch adultery?

...

Hilla was surprised that Bruce wanted to go back to the company.

She couldn’t understand why Bruce made such a decision in such a state.

"You want to see the client? Are you returning to the company?"

"Yes, I’m just meeting a client. I don’t deal with the company’s business."

Bruce smiled, his deep black eyes shining brightly, but Hilla somehow felt bad.

She rarely saw Bruce smile. Even if she saw it, it would be an evil and fake smile. But now his smile was unreal to Hilla.

"Why do you want me to help you?"

The clothing company was just a small branch under the Anderson Group. She did not understand why Bruce would care about the clothing company suddenly.

"I have a competition tomorrow. I’m afraid I won’t be able to go."

Hilla bit her lips. She was reluctant when she knew Bruce was going to meet Julian.

It was not because there was really something going on between her and Julian, but because she did not like to be suspected by Bruce.

She could explain. Anyway, it was already the past. They did know each other. But they were just friends now.

Bruce did not mind, "There’s no rush. We’ll meet at night. You can come after the competition ends."

Seeing the smile on Bruce’s face, Hilla couldn’t help but frown. She didn’t like Bruce smiling in this way. His distrust made her very unhappy.

"Bruce, I want to go too!"

Margaret jumped out and said happily. She wanted to follow Hilla wherever she went. Anyway, she was going to participate in the fashion competition with her as well.

"What are you doing? Are you going to be eye candy?"

Bruce was never polite when he attacked Margaret with his harsh words. Margaret almost jumped up from the ground when she heard this, "Hilla made me such beautiful clothes. Why can’t I wear them and go out for a walk?"

"This is for competition. According to the rules, the university will keep it. You can’t wear it."

Hilla hurried her to explain, and Margaret immediately wilted. Women all had a fairy dream, but she couldn’t show off this beautiful dress now!

She bit her lips and said unwillingly, "Can I wear it now?"

Hilla nodded, "Yes, you can try it today. If there is anything that does not fit, I can change it."

She made it according to Margaret’s size. She knew that there was no need to adjust, but she didn’t want to disappoint Margaret when she saw Margaret’s expectant look.

Sure enough, Margaret was excited when she heard that. She grabbed her clothes and rushed to her room to dress up.

She would take a few more photos and post them in her Line Moments to show off.

Hilla seemed to know what Margaret was thinking. She didn’t forget to remind Margaret, "It’s fine if you want to take a photo, but don’t post it until tomorrow’s show is over."

It was not that she was wary of Margaret, but she did not want to cause trouble for herself before the competition. Design was too subjective and unpredictable.

Seeing Margaret leave happily, Hilla turned to look at Bruce. She bit her lip, ready to confess.

"You wanted me to join because I knew him? Or because of what happened between us?"

"What happened between you?"

Bruce smiled. His deep black eyes seemed to be able to see through everything. At a glance, it made Hilla flustered.

Should she tell him or not?

Bruce looked like he didn’t know anything, but at the same time, he seemed to know everything.

"I used to know him. I mean, I knew him before Mother asked me to go to the company to design this batch of clothes."

After Hilla finished speaking, she carefully sized up the expression on Bruce’s face. He raised his eyebrows slightly and smiled, "Oh, you knew him."

This smile was so fake!

Hilla bit her lips, allowing Bruce’s gaze to fall on her. Then she continued, "We have known each other for a long time. He is my senior in school. Our relationship was good in the past, but after Holt Corporation went bankrupt, our families stopped contacting each other."

Hilla felt she was very frank, and there was nothing ambiguous. As for the vague relationship between her and Julian, since it was in the past, there was no need to mention it again.

"Well, then this is the time to meet old friends."

"You still want us to meet?"

Hilla frowned. Why did it feel like Bruce was plotting something? But he looked so normal. She could not see anything.

A scheming old man couldn’t be handled by a simple girl like her.

"You do not want to see him?"

"Yes, it’s fine. Why won’t I?"

Hilla lowered her head and muttered to herself as she looked at her toes.

Since he insisted, then just let it be. Last time, she made it clear to Julian. She believed Julian would not do anything out of line. She would just wait and see.

Bruce’s gaze fell on Hilla’s changing little face. He suddenly smiled as he waved his hand, "Come here."

"What do you want?"

"Let’s see if you have done anything bad."

Hilla couldn’t help but roll her eyes at him. She said in a low voice in disdain, "I didn’t."

That said, she still obediently walked over. Even Hilla herself didn’t think that she would be so obedient to Bruce. When did she become like this?

She did nothing! Why would she do this? He was still sitting in the wheelchair. He couldn’t do anything to her! Instead, he needed to rely on her. What was there to be so proud of?!!

Thinking of this, Hilla quickly took a step back, but it seemed to be too late. Bruce pulled her into his arms and let her sit down on his lap. His breathing suddenly approached, and he whispered, "Why do you feel guilty at the mention of Julian? I just asked you to come with me. You explain so much."

The more she explained, the more guilty she felt. The more guilty she was, the more it meant that there was something between them.

As Hilla was smart, she immediately came back to her senses. She straightened her back and stared at Bruce, "You!"

Was she stupid? Bruce only asked her to accompany him to meet a client. He didn’t say who it was. Why would she mention Julian?

She could have hidden it. She could have pretended that she did not know anything.

It just happened that she was innocent and kind. She thought they should be honest with each other. She actually confessed everything in front of Bruce’s smile and gaze.

What a stupid woman! Why would she talk nonsense!

Bruce smiled as if he succeeded in his scheme. Hilla felt choked. As expected, Bruce was craftier than she might think!

Biting her lip, she glared at Bruce and gritted her teeth, "I won’t believe you anymore!"