Chapter 846 I Feel Like I’ve Seen It Somewhere Before... (Four Thousand Five)

Let’s not mention how Philip and Allen communicate here, a moment later, Dongcheng District. In front of a certain building that occupies a small area but is equally exquisite, a luxury carriage that had just arrived from Beicheng District stopped slowly.

There are just a few exquisite small buildings. In terms of scale, this is certainly not a manor. However, the identity of the holder is the same as the owners of the surrounding manors and castles, they are all nobles. This is not to say how shabby the nobles living here are, but each noble family has its own main residence in the territory. In other cities, there is no need to be so exaggerated. Just build a few small buildings as a place to stay. .

Immediately, Annika, who was wearing a white cotton dress, stepped out of the carriage. In the exquisite small building, a young woman dressed in black casual clothes with long hair tied into a ponytail, who looked mature and capable but still had an aristocratic temperament, walked out quickly.

He saluted and said with a smile, "Good morning, Annika, I've been waiting for you for a long time. Why, isn't Mr. Allen here?"

"Good morning, Sister Betsy." In return, Annika took a step forward and hugged the young aristocratic woman named Betsy intimately. "I'm sorry, I made an appointment for you. But a guest came to the house unexpectedly, so this time he Can’t come.”

"Oh, that's a pity. But it doesn't matter. I'll wait until I get the chance next time." Betsy looked a little disappointed when she heard this, but then she adjusted well and said considerately.

"Why wait until next time? Sister Betsy." Annika blinked her bright eyes, raised her chin slightly, proudly revealing a few inches of her slender neck, "I, Annika, will be the person in charge of this cooperation negotiation. , promised the Yatang Business Group to cooperate with your family. Hee hee..." At the end of the sentence, he couldn't hold back and covered his mouth with laughter.

Betsy was stunned when she heard this. When he came back to his senses, he couldn't help but shook his head and sighed: "Alan is really nice to you!" After a pause. Look at Annika’s proud little look. Smile stretched out his hand to press her raised chin, "Haha, I got it. Leader Annika, I will try to please you, the little president."

"Becky—sister—" Annika squeaked, shaking Betsy's arm, and lowered her blushing face in embarrassment, "Stop teasing me. Sister is the truly powerful female president of the business family."

This is not entirely a compliment. Annika and Betsy have a very good relationship, so they naturally know what kind of abilities this best friend has. Logically speaking, as a noble, it is natural to be involved in family business. But don’t forget that Betsy is an aristocratic lady, and the business field is not something she should be involved in, nor is it something she is good at. But not only did she do it, she did it very well and dazzlingly. This can be seen from the fact that the family will send her here to negotiate with the popular Yatang business group this time!

but. Betsy did not show the proud and joyful look that she should have after receiving praise. Instead, there was a trace of bitterness at the corner of her mouth. Sighing softly: "Is it great? But they were all forced out..."

Annika thought of something when she heard this, covered her mouth and whispered: "Ah - I'm sorry, Sister Betsy, I didn't mean to mention this."

"Haha, it doesn't matter... you're such an enviable little guy." She clicked on Annika's smooth forehead, immediately cleared up her expression, and Betsy smiled nonchalantly.

The two stood together. They were obviously similar in age, but their temperaments were completely different. One was mature and calm, the other was innocent and squeamish. And Annika, who was called 'little one', didn't take it seriously at all, as if it was just the way it should be, holding Betsy's arm and acting coquettishly.

"Okay, okay, since Mr. Allen is not here, there is no need to be so formal and polite on this date... Let's go, go to my room first, and I will get you a glass of honey water..."

"Thank you, I want it with sweet pomelo flavoring."

"I know, my little president!"

"Ah, Sister Betsy, you are making fun of me again..."

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Perhaps because this date was more important and she was worried that the walls might have ears, Betsy temporarily dismissed the servants. So when Annika walked into the exquisite building, she didn't see anyone.

And when the familiar person pushed Betsy's room away, "Wow -" Annika couldn't help covering her mouth and exclaimed, looking slightly startled.

The room is not big, and it is not as luxurious and exquisite as the impression of a noble lady's boudoir. Instead, it looks a bit messy. The most conspicuous thing is a wide desk, which is much larger than the dresser and almost the same size as the soft bed. It is piled with thick books, sheets of woolen paper, and an unfinished cup of green drink. ...Oh, that's a refreshing bitter juice, used to stay up late doing things. Annika once saw Allen drink it, and she also took a small sip out of curiosity, and then never touched it again...

"Sister Betsy..." After coming back to her senses, Annika looked at everything in front of her. She seemed to see Betsy wearing a coat, drinking bitter juice, lowering her head and staying up late to deal with various family affairs... biting her lip unconsciously. , showing an expression of admiration and pity, "It's too, too hard... This shouldn't be something you have to carry..."

Being both nobles and being so familiar with each other, Annika naturally knew the situation in Betsy's family.

It was a prominent earl family, and the contemporary head of the old earl family was even the lord of a city. As the youngest daughter in the family, Betsy should have enjoyed a carefree life like most noble ladies. However, after her two brothers suddenly died of illness one after another, and the old earl retired from his position as city lord, everything changed. All the family burdens fell on her shoulders... In fact, she had no choice but to marry a well-matched man step by step. As a noble family, all the pressure will be away from her, and no one will say anything about it. But she didn't. She chose to participate in family affairs, and successively took over the burden of the family business, and it has developed to this day...

"Hey, why don't you go in? What are you doing standing at the door?" Just when Annika was in a daze, Betsy came from behind with two glasses of light yellow drinks. Then she looked at Annika's blank look when she turned around and thought What did he say? He shrugged apologetically, "Oh, I'm sorry. I read some things last night and forgot to clean them up. It must be very messy inside."

"No, no..." She didn't pay attention to it just now. Now after seeing the scene in front of her, Annika noticed the faint bloodshot eyes in Betsy's eyes, and the darkness under the light makeup around her eyes. The tired look that couldn't be concealed made her heartache. He stepped forward and hugged her gently, "Sister Betsy. It turns out...it turns out you have been working so hard."

Startled. Betsy understood. He shook his head and chuckled: "Oh, it's not always like this, and it's not as hard as you think."

"But……"

Waving her hand to interrupt, Betsy smiled casually and said: "It's really nothing. I like my current state very much. It's very fulfilling and has a sense of accomplishment!"

It seemed that he didn't want to talk more about this matter, so he gave some words of comfort. Betsy put down the tray and casually changed the subject: "Tell me, Annika, you have found a good man and are engaged. Well, when are you going to officially get married?"

After all, she was an aristocratic lady who had never experienced hardships. Annika didn't realize that the topic had been taken away. She pouted when she heard the words, lay down on the soft bed weakly, and muttered in a low voice: "What's good..."

"Huh?" Betsy was surprised. Then he thought of something and frowned slightly. She said sternly, "Aren't you satisfied with this? Annika, although Allen is not a nobleman, and he is not that handsome in appearance. But believe me, sister, when you have enough experience, you will know that he has a better skin than those empty ones. But they only know that nobles who enjoy themselves at will are much better!"

"Uh, that's not it. Sister Betsy, you misunderstood." Annika was stunned for a moment, then quickly sat up, shaking her head in denial.

"What's the reason... Well, isn't there something wrong with him?" Betsy touched her chin and nodded solemnly, "Well, that's indeed a big problem!"

Although they are elegant nobles, the two women get together in private. As long as the relationship is close enough, there are really no taboos in the conversation. "Ah? No, no, we're not married yet. He respects me very much, but it's not that far... Betsy - sister -"

Looking coquettishly and looking at the smiling Betsy, Annika, who was explaining in a panic, didn't know that she was being teased. She subconsciously pulled the blanket to cover her red face, and then stood up and hugged Betsy's delicate body, shaking her body. non-stop.

"Okay, okay, it's my sister who's wrong... stop shaking me, but you still have to tell me what's bad about him?"

As if all the strength in her body was taken away by this question, Betsy sat down on the wooden chair next to the desk, bit her lip and hesitated for a while, and finally said hesitantly: "Actually, this is just an intuition of mine. I think Allen doesn't like me that much, at least not wholeheartedly... The way he looks at me, touches my hair, and kisses me, it always feels... It feels like he is facing another person, and I just A substitute…”

After a pause, as if something suddenly occurred to him, he continued to say distressedly, "By the way, last time I went to the north, he said he would take me to meet an extremely important sister named Lina. Sister Betsy, do you know that Li Lina's appearance and figure are really similar to mine. Do you think Alan...could he really like Lina?"

As soon as she finished speaking, "Haha..." Betsy suddenly burst into laughter, pointing at Annika who looked astonished, and leaning over to support her waist, as if she was going to laugh out loud, until Annika showed a look of embarrassment, and then she gasped. He smiled and said, "Annika, Annika, what are you thinking about, haha... Well, I know Lina. She is a talented alchemist master and the chief designer of the creative products of Yatang Business Group. It can be said that Yatang The reason why the business group can develop to its current scale is that she is the most important meritorious veteran... Allen and her are the closest partners, and they are orphans. Of course, if you find a lover, you must take him to meet her. But you But, huh...you are guarding against the other party, haha..."

"Don't laugh, Sister Betsy... I know all this, but I just don't feel right." Annika pouted and said dissatisfied.

Holding her chest and finally stopping her laughter, Betsy shook her head and said seriously: "Okay, let's not talk about whether Allen really has someone else in his heart. Annika, you have to remember that everyone has their own ** , there are some things that lovers, couples, and parents cannot tell. And there is no need to worry about these things. You only need to know one thing, even if Allen has someone else in his heart, he will choose you in the end. Put on the wedding ring, It is you who we will spend the rest of our lives with - confirming this is enough for us women."

"Is this really true?" Annika asked hesitantly.

"Of course!" She replied affirmatively, and then the corner of Betsy's mouth raised a sarcastic arc, "Annika, you are also a noble, you should know the dirty things in this circle. Compared with those who are still showing mercy after getting married, and even blatantly raising children outside The bastard man who is a lover, I just think about how decent and rare Allen is."

"Oh, I understand." It was just based on intuition, but now hearing Betsy's well-founded and detailed analysis, Annika suddenly felt that the gloom in her heart was gone. A happy smile appeared on his face again. "Thank you, Sister Betsy. After hearing what you said, my Allen is really a rare and good man, hehe..."

"My Allen..." Betsy pretended to be angry and curled her lips, "I dare you to show off your affection today and stimulate me."

"Of course not, I really have doubts." Upon seeing this, Annika quickly hugged Betsy's arm and rolled her eyes, "By the way. Sister Betsy, do you have someone you like?"

"Don't talk if you can't change the subject." Angrily flicked Annika's smooth forehead, Betsy adjusted her clothes a little and said casually, "No." Sticking out her tongue, Annika asked in disbelief, "How could that be? There are so many people chasing you.”

This is a fact, Betsy is an aristocratic lady, and a very beautiful aristocratic lady. After handling the family business. It also adds a bit of unique temperament that most aristocratic ladies don't have, which naturally makes her more popular.

But Betsy was calm: "It's just that there are so many idiots. Even if there are a few who are not, it's not just me that they are interested in."

Annika couldn't help but be silent when she heard this. After getting acquainted with Betsy and staying with her for a long time, she listened to many words and gained a broad knowledge. Annika really recognized the idiot nature of those aristocratic young people who claimed to be elegant. As for ordinary young people who are motivated, their purpose of pursuing Betsy is not so simple. After all, not all young people from ordinary backgrounds are Allen. Betsy is now the only direct eldest daughter of the Earl family. After marrying her, she will rise to the top in one step. Very few people can resist this temptation...

Realizing that she had asked a question she shouldn't have asked, Annika turned her head in embarrassment, patted the thick pile of books on the table, and awkwardly changed the subject: "Sister Betsy's vision is too high, and look, you are so desperate With my job, how can I have time to fall in love... Hey, what is this?"

He stopped talking, but when he was patting a certain open book, a piece of white paper sandwiched inside shook off and fell on the table. Subconsciously lowering his head, he saw a portrait of a man with ordinary features and face except for his eyes which were a bit too narrow.

The penmanship is fine, and every detail is visible. It is obviously a fine product after a long period of polishing.

"Ha, look what I found." After coming back to her senses, Annika quickly picked up the portrait, like a weasel in a henhouse, looking at Betsy who suddenly looked stunned, "Hidden deep enough Yes, Sister Betsy, she has included each other’s portrait in the books she must read every day... I can’t grab it, hehe..."

She leaned her arm back extremely to avoid Betsy's grasping palm, "Give it back to me, Annika. It's not what you think. This... I don't know where this portrait came from. I haven't read this book yet." See there." She defended herself, and Betsy, who had always maintained a mature and calm attitude, looked panicked for the first time.

After nimbly stepping back, Annika proudly raised the portrait and stroked the edge of the paper with her fingers: "Haha, you can't lie to me, Sister Betsy. The edges of the paper are so soft, which is obviously the result of long-term watching and caressing. To be honest, he who is it?"

Seeing that she could not frighten the usually dull Annika, Betsy quickly changed her strategy and lowered her hands: "Okay, I admit, I do know him, but he is really not my lover."

"Then who is he?" Annika made it clear that she didn't believe it, but before Betsy could make up a reason, she was stunned when she looked at the portrait in her hand, and subconsciously whispered, "Hey, it's strange. Why does it feel familiar? It seems like somewhere. Have seen..."

"He is...what!" Betsy's body suddenly shook when she heard this. She grabbed Annika's wrist and said excitedly, "Have you seen him? Really? Where is he? Tell me quickly!"

"Ah - Sister Betsy, you pinched me so much." She exclaimed, and Annika subconsciously struggled to free herself.

He immediately let go of his wrist and grabbed Annika's shoulder instead, "Sorry, sorry...it was my fault, think about it, think about it quickly, where have you seen him!"

"Uh..." Annika was frightened by Betsy who looked so excited. This was the first time she saw her. And Betsy's eyes didn't seem to be filled with joy when she suddenly found out about her lover, but... resentment? The excitement and hatred that cannot be concealed... is it an illusion?

"I, I forgot too, I just feel very familiar..."

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(PS: Some people say that the civet cat has forgotten the trap of Betsy. Hum, you are too naive. Is the nickname of the trap-filling devil in vain?)

...(To be continued...)