CHAPTER 236: CHAPTER 236: SHOWING AFFECTION IN PUBLIC

"Since we’re here, let’s go inside!" Gripping her hand, he led her into the venue.

Every time they passed a group of people, he would introduce her, "This is my wife, Summer Sutton!"

It seemed he feared that others at the event might not know about their marriage. Just a few minutes after Summer Sutton’s arrival, everyone was aware of her identity.

With her appearance, she undoubtedly became another leading lady of the banquet.

The employees’ discussion grew louder.

They compared her to Lorraine Hughes and even started betting on how many years Summer Sutton and Adrian Walyon’s future together might last.

Adrian led Summer to Edward Hughes and Lorraine, and deliberately introduced her again, "Summer Sutton, my wife!"

His intentions were clear: business was business, strictly professional, with no room for any personal relationship development.

Edward nodded in greeting at Summer, unable to resist taking a closer look at her.

He stared at her for a moment, a bit taken aback.

Summer didn’t know what caused his momentary daze.

Not paying it any mind, she was led by Adrian to greet others.

Tonight, Summer Sutton seemed somewhat absent-minded; images of Adrian standing with Lorraine and the employees’ discussions kept surfacing in her mind.

How many years could she and Adrian Walyon be together?

Summer gave the question some serious thought.

The answer was, she herself didn’t know.

However, Summer was well aware of the circumstances under which she married Adrian.

There was no need to be concerned about the question.

Shaking off her thoughts, a smile tugged at her lips. She played along with Adrian, acting as a loving couple in front of others.

"Honey, I’m a bit cold," she said, wrapping her arm around Adrian’s, snuggling closer to him.

Adrian thought her smile looked quite fake.

His lips twitched slightly, and he buttoned her suit jacket, "Don’t wear so little next time."

"Okay," Summer nodded.

The two chatted and laughed, both clearly acting, yet without revealing any flaw.

Many company employees watched this scene quietly, seemingly a bit stunned.

In such a setting tonight, seeing Summer Sutton appear, many expected to witness a jealous outburst or for Summer to quietly leave, feeling inferior in front of someone with Lorraine’s background.

But unexpectedly, instead of causing a scene, the couple affectionately flaunted their relationship in public.

Suddenly, many thought that Young Master Walyon’s new wife might not be easy to deal with.

The position of the Young Madam of the Walyon Family might not be easy for others to attain...

After Summer arrived, she didn’t stay at the event for long.

She wore too little; her dress was strapless. Even wrapped in Adrian’s jacket, her legs were still bare, and she was terribly cold.

After less than half an hour, she couldn’t take it anymore, her legs trembling.

"Adrian..." She looked at him with pitiful eyes.

Adrian was more than happy to leave the event early with her.

"I’ll warm you up when we get back." He took her hand and left the venue in strides.

As soon as they got in the car and turned on the heater, Summer Sutton rubbed her frozen legs and feet vigorously.

Adrian quietly watched her for a while. In Summer’s surprised gaze, he made an unexpected gesture.

He placed her slender calf onto his lap and began to massage it.

There was nothing unusual about him helping her, but the position...