The Beauty and the Brain

Chapter 137

Marie had to go back to attend Asher’s birthday party, and at the very least, she needed to return.

before the banquet ball began. Otherwise, Mia would definitely seize this opportunity to nag her

ears off.

Dennis called a stylist to come to their house to style Marie, as he didn’t trust her to go back to the

Spence mansion and get ready by herself. Who knew if Mia, Carly, and Olive would do something to

her gown.

The stylist chose a deep blue strapless gown for her, adorned with scattered diamonds at the hem, as if

the starry sky was hanging on her skirt, dazzling and eye-catching.

The skirt happened to be asymmetrical, with a shorter front that accentuated Marie’s straight and

slender legs, which were as white as jade. She wore three-inch strappy sandals, making her appear

even taller and more charming.

Her hair was tied up, with two curly strands left in the front, framing her charming and delicate face.

The subtle makeup was just right, and the appropriate earrings added to her elegance. She was sure to

be the most beautiful girl that evening.

Dennis looked at Marie’s stunning face, pinched his brow in annoyance, and thought, Does this stylist

always have to go above and beyond? Can’t they tone it down a bit?

Marie glanced at Dennis’ troubled expression and asked, “Doesn’t it look good?”

Dennis looked her over again, his gaze lingering on her well-proportioned legs. He pinched the bridge

of his nose in frustration, wondering if it was still possible to say that the gown didn’t look

good.

Dennis stood up, pulled Marie closer, and tentatively asked, “How about… you go in a T-shirt and

shorts?”

Marie said, “Did you want Mia to drown me with her saliva?”

Dennis hugged her, looked intently into her eyes, and said, “Don’t dance with anyone else!”

Marie nodded reluctantly, “Fine.” Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

“Don’t look at other men!”

“What should I do if others look at me?”

“Let Luca throw them out!”

Marie was speechless.

Dennis pulled her aside and said, “Why don’t you come with me on my business trip? I’ll have Cullen

book your flight right now.”

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Marie smiled helplessly, “Dennis, If you keep dragging your feet, Cullen is going to go crazy.”

Dennis reluctantly accompanied Marie downstairs, where Luca was already waiting to take her to the

banquet.

Dennis was just unhappy because his new girlfriend, whom he had just started dating, was already

talking about breaking up.

Marie was actually thinking about the King Organization that Dennis and Clayton were involved in. The

last time Dennis claimed to be on a business trip, he was shot in the shoulder and took a long time to

recover.

Marie pulled him and asked, “Dennis, tell me the truth, were you going on a business trip?”

Dennis nodded, “France is opening a branch office, so I’m going to check it out.”

Marie grabbed the corner of his clothes and asked, “So, did you meet Clayton?”

Dennis laughed and said, “If we have time, we can meet up. But if Clayton is out on a mission and not

in France, then we won’t be able to see him.”

Marie felt somewhat relieved and said, “You really weren’t going to meddle in Clayton’s organization

task, were you?”

Dennis gently touched her long hair and reassured her, “Don’t worry, it really is a business trip.”

Marie finally let go of his clothes and said, “Come back early and be careful.”

Dennis nodded, kissed her on the forehead, and said, “Don’t forget your promise to me, you’re not

allowed to dance with other men.”

Marie playfully pushed him and said, “Hurry up, Cullen is waiting so long he’s about to cry.”

Dennis had just turned around and got into Cullen’s car, while Marie also got into Luca’s car, heading

towards the Spence mansion.

For Asher’s birthday, invitations were sent to all the prominent people in New York. Marie also sent

invitations to Sasha, Zane, and Iliana, asking them to come and have fun whenever they were free.

Iliana had nothing to do, so she agreed to help Marie. She had injured her hand, but since she had

promised, she still changed her clothes and went out.

She had just stepped outside, intending to call a car, when a flashy Ferrari pulled up in front of her. The

door opened, and Andres got out, saying, “I’ll give you a ride.”

Iliana hesitated for a moment, then shook her head, “No need, I can go by myself, I don’t want to

trouble Mr. Robert.”

Andres looked at her bandaged hand, feeling distressed. He heard from Gavin that not only had he

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pushed her onto glass shards, but he was also drunk and held her hand, pressing the broken glass

further into her skin. This caused her to need four stitches in the palm of her hand. Her once beautiful

hands were now injured and still not healed.

It was his fault, so he should take responsibility, no matter what he did, as long as it could make up

for it to some extent, it was acceptable.

Andres insisted, “Let me take you there, I’m going to the Spence mansion anyway, it’s on the way.”

Iliana stood by the side of the road, unable to catch a car for quite a while. Having no other choice,

she got into Andres’s car and, still feeling a bit awkward, said, “Thank you, Mr. Robert.”

Andres laughed and said, “No need to be polite, it’s me who always bothers you.”