Chapter 1634: Chapter 1634: It was sent by Colonel Duke
All the skills that had been neglected for a while were now fully recovered.
Her heroic and valiant demeanor radiated an unparalleled confidence throughout her entire being.
The kind of dazzling brilliance that made her entire presence beam with brightness.
"Miss Rui Hui, your evening gown is ready." The servant approached Rui Hui, holding a gift box.
"Gown? I didn’t order a gown." Rui Hui turned around, looking at the gift box in the servant’s hand, slightly furrowing her brows.
"It was sent by Colonel Duke, saying it’s a gown prepared for Miss Rui Hui. He insisted that you accept it and mentioned he’ll be driving over to pick you up later."
The servant respectfully reported.
"Sent by Duke..." Rui Hui’s eyes flickered as she stepped forward and took the box.
Opening it, she saw a rose-red, waist-cinched long dress with a lifelike butterfly pattern design at the neckline.
Just one glance, and Rui Hui fell in love with the gown.
She’s not one to be coy — she accepted it because she liked it.
After all, she was going to accompany Duke to the dinner banquet today. There was no reason not to accept the gown he prepared.
"Please thank Colonel Duke for me. I really like the gown, but do let him know there’s no need to trouble himself tonight; I’ll have my driver take me there."
"Yes."
Rui Hui took the gown and returned to her room.
First, she took a good nap, and after waking up, she took the gown to the dressing room.
Once she changed, she sat at the vanity, lightly patting a powder puff over her face, applying a very light makeup.
Taking her small clutch, she then stepped outside.
Just as she walked out the main door, she saw a stretch limousine parked by the roadside.
Upon seeing her appear, the chauffeur immediately got out of the car.
He walked over to the back seat and opened the car door.
Duke Selter’s long legs stepped out of the vehicle, holding a bouquet of fresh flowers in his hand — beautiful white roses — striding towards her.
"These are for you."
The white roses matched perfectly with her gown.
"Didn’t I have someone tell you that I’d be going myself, you didn’t need to go through all this trouble." Rui Hui was momentarily stunned, then reached out to take the flowers, "Thank you."
"It’s very ungentlemanly to let a lady go to a banquet on her own, moreover I enjoy coming to pick you up." Duke was impeccably dressed in a silver-white suit, making him look extraordinary.
Even Rui Hui couldn’t help but take a few extra glances at him.
This Duke, undoubtedly, is the ideal match in the hearts of many women.
It’s no wonder that even her uncle wanted to matchmake the two of them.
Rui Hui’s eyes flickered; these thoughts passed through her mind and were then set aside.
"This dress suits you very well, you look beautiful in it." Duke’s gaze swept over her outfit for today, his eyes gradually deepening.
Rui Hui was undeniably beautiful — her allure was evident from her features, yet there was an innocence untouched by the world, emanating from the depths of her being.
This paradoxical beauty made her exceptionally striking.
"Thank you."
Rui Hui was accustomed to Duke’s gentlemanly ways, and her response was gracious and composed.
She glanced down at her own attire, and indeed, she liked this dress very much.
"Shall we get in the car?"
Duke extended his hand towards her.
Rui Hui hesitated for a second before placing her hand into his palm.
Upon reaching the venue, Rui Hui realized how grand tonight’s dinner banquet was.
The vast villa was bustling with crowds inside and out.
"Don’t worry, just stick with me." Duke seemed to notice her discomfort and tightened his grip on her hand.
Rui Hui thought about withdrawing her hand, but dismissed the notion at that moment.