Chapter 59 Selection Process For The Man


    The following day, at the break of dawn around five o’clock, Cecilia saw Vivian off at the door.


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    Before stepping out, Vivian was exceptionally nervous.


    “Ceci, how do I look?”


    Vivian had a great foundation, with almond–shaped eyes and an oval face. She was gentle and undeniably adorable.


    “Very beautiful.”


    “That’s good to know. You know, the mere thought of seeing him makes me incredibly nervous and excited. I’m really afraid he’d reject me…


    “He won’t,” Ceciliaforted her. “Our Vivian is so beautiful, how could anyone possibly reject you?”


    Vivian nodded.


    After watching her leave, Cecilia returned to her room.


    “Mommy.”


    Jonathan had woken up.


    “Did we wake you?” Cecilia crouched down to ask.


    In the wee hours of the morning, around three or four o’clock, Vivian began to tidy up and get dressed.


    Jonathan didn’t respond, instead he asked, “Mommy, is Mr. Ernest, the one Ms. Kennedy wishes to meet, a good person?”


    After some thought, Cecilia said, “Yes, for Ms. Kennedy, he is indeed a wonderful


    person.”


    She recalled the time in college when she had once encountered Ernest.


    Ernest was considered the heartthrob of their ss, incredibly handsome. Unfortunately, his family circumstances were far from ideal.


    Vivian and Ernest were together, a couple that seemed particrly well–matched at first nce. It was just a pity that their family backgrounds were worlds apart.


    “Mommy, do you think Mr. Reese is good for you?”


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    Taken aback, Cecilia didn’t contemte at all.


    “Of course, Mr. Reese has always been good to us.”


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    “Mommy, once we get back home, you should say yes to Mr. Reese. Sure, he may have a lot. of beautiful women around him, but you’re just as stunning. And even though there might be danger in his world, I believe he’ll keep you safe


    Cecilia was startled once again.


    Watching her son’s face, a smaller version of Nathaniel’s, filled with serious concentration, Cecilia was at a loss for words.


    After a long while, she reached up and affectionately ruffled her son’s hair.


    “Didn’t you ask me to go on a blind datest night?”


    Jonathan sighed. “I’ve calcted the odds. The probability of you sessfully finding a partner is one in a trillion.”


    Cecilia burst intoughter.


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    Jonathan’s face flushed red. “Mommy, you need to be serious. Even though the chances are slim, there’s still hope.”


    “Today, I’ll apany you on your inspection,” Jonathan dered, allowing no room for argument.


    It was the first time Cecilia had faced such a situation. She was standing in for her best friend. on a blind date and had even brought her own son along.


    The nanny was off today, and Cecilia was uneasy about leaving Jonathan alone in the house.


    Hence, she had him and Sven stay close, cautiously trailing behind her.


    Vivian only handed over a business card, along with the address of the agreed meeting ce.


    Cecilia didn’t bother much with grooming. She simply put on a mask and stepped out the door.


    At Imperial Garden, an upscale, custom–designed private restaurant, Cecilia was just about to eriter when an elegantly dressed socialite stormed out, radiating anger from every pore.


    “Who does he think he is? No manners at all. Does he really think he’s some kind of prince? How dare he switch to a new blind date candidate every ten minutes?”


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    “How dare he switch to a new blind date candidate every ten minutes?”


    Confused, Cecilia handed the business card over to the receptionist after she left.


    The receptionist at the entrance took the business card, then turned her gaze toward Cecilia.


    “Ms. Kennedy, you had scheduled your appointment for nine in the morning, but it’s currently eight forty–seven. You’ll have to wait until Ms. Lilja’s blind date is over before you can go in.”


    It was then that Cecilia realized the blind date was essentially a selection process for the man.


    The Kennedy family held significant influence in Tud, and it turned out that the Vivian was set up with was someone with enough status to make her wait in line.


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    Cecilia was aware that many of the influential and powerful individuals in Tud were, fact, members of mysterious families from the capital who had discreetly relocated there. Such behavior was quite typical for them.


    That worked out well. It would allow her to up and leave very soon.


    In less than ten minutes, another socialite was rejected, emerging both infuriated and heartbroken.


    With a demeanor of courteous amusement, the receptionist turned to Cecilia and said, “Ms. Kennedy, it’s your turn now.”


    Cecilia took in his range of expressions but didn’t care.


    The entire restaurant was reserved for the day.


    The man she was supposed to meet for the arranged date was alone, yet as Cecilia walked in, she was met with the grating sound of mockery andughter from a group of young, privileged men.