Melissa and Freya climbed the stairs to the second floor. After looking around the ballroom, Freya easily spotted Aitris's mother, Mrs. Fassin, and walked over with a smile.
Melissa, meanwhile, was surprised to discover that her brother Benson was chatting with a beautiful lady.
That was quite unbelievable... After all, Melissa had worried endlessly over Benson's marriage prospects. More than once, she had hinted that he should spend more time with their neighbor, Viscount Abner Brain, so he could learn from that "Romantic Detective" how to get along with girls.
Unfortunately, Benson seemed to have misunderstood her intentions. Instead, he had advised her not to visit next door so often... leaving her sulking for quite some time.
But now, what was she seeing? Her brother had actually gotten the hang of it?
Melissa could not help revealing a gratified smile.
At that moment, Benson noticed Melissa from the corner of his eye. He called her over and introduced her to the lady he had been chatting with so happily. "Ruth, this is my sister, Melissa."
Then he turned to Melissa. "This is Miss Ruth Brooke. She is my... well, colleague, and also a good friend."
So sending you to spend more time with Abner Brain had been the right choice! Look, didn't you get yourself a "good friend" already? Thrilled inside, Melissa still greeted the other woman politely on the surface.
Ruth returned the greeting with a smile. After chatting with the siblings for a few more moments, she returned to her parents' side.
Seeing Benson's gaze still following Ruth's retreating figure, Melissa could not help coughing lightly. "Benson, will Miss Ruth become my future sister-in-law?"
"She will..." Benson replied instinctively before realizing what he had said. He immediately gave Ruth several careful glances in the distance. Only after confirming