Eleanor Hollis covered her mouth in surprise. This person is forty years old? He looked like he was in his twenties.
Rose Rhodes seemed very pleased, touching her face with some embarrassment.
"Many people say I’ve taken care of myself well."
Hugo Quinn moved his gaze to Eleanor Hollis, seeing her actually wearing the dress, he smiled.
"This dress suits you well."
So the dress really was meant for her...
Eleanor Hollis’s eyes reddened. This means that this man has been so busy for days, all just to prepare this surprise for her?
And she had been misunderstanding him all along.
"Didn’t want to tell you ahead of time, Eleanor. Do you like it?"
Many people were present, surrounded by colorful flowers, red roses everywhere, and balloons floating in the sky. It was like a dream castle; how could she not like it?
She looked at the man but suddenly couldn’t say a word.
"Um... uh, hello Best Actor Sterling."
Gloria Galloway reached out a trembling hand, completely ignoring Hugo Quinn and Eleanor Hollis’s conversation, looking excitedly at Julian Sterling.
Julian Sterling’s eyes flashed with surprise, then he smiled, gently shook her hand.
Gloria Galloway felt like she was floating. She actually shook hands with her idol! This was absolutely a historic moment!
"I’m Gloria Galloway, a friend of Eleanor."
Gloria Galloway smiled, reluctant to let go of his hand, until Eleanor Hollis couldn’t stand it any longer and forcibly made her let go.
"Can you not embarrass yourself? Can’t you be normal?"
Gloria’s waist was pinched painfully, her face twisted up.
Julian Sterling’s eyes twitched, suddenly finding this girl quite interesting, at least very genuine.
"It’s okay, I don’t mind. I think she’s cute."
Julian Sterling said lightly, receiving a glance from Hugo Quinn.
"Eleanor, come with me."
Hugo Quinn held Eleanor Hollis’s hand, leading her away, leaving Gloria Galloway and Julian Sterling together.
Gloria Galloway gave Hugo Quinn a thumbs up thirty-two times. She stood trembling in front of her idol, desperately trying to find a topic.
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What brand is Sheep Fair?
Julian Sterling hadn’t heard of it but politely went along with her.
"Is it really okay to leave Gloria and Julian Sterling together?"
As she was led away, Eleanor Hollis asked worriedly. With Gloria’s personality, Julian Sterling might get annoyed, and if he loses his temper, Gloria would be very sad.
Hugo Quinn said, leading her to wander around.
Flowers were everywhere. What she saw when she first came in was just a drop in the bucket. Eleanor Hollis truly suspected that this man had bought all the flowers in Serenford.
"I’ve thought about it for a long time. Last time, Marcus mentioned growing a rose for you, and you were so happy. I thought you must like flowers."
So he really cared about what she thought. Eleanor Hollis’s lips curved slightly, tightly holding his hand.
"I always missed your birthdays before. This time, I want to make up for all the flowers missing in the past twenty plus years. Eleanor, I hope you’re happy every day. Though our future may still face many challenges, I hope when you think back to today, you feel everything was worth it."
Listening to his sweet words, Eleanor Hollis’s heart gradually melted.
The manor was large. She heard it had been bought outright. In Serenford, where land is precious, it must have cost a lot.
It’s not like she’s short on money. Her father had already given her the assets of the Hollis Family.
"Uncle Hollis’s is Uncle Hollis’s. Mine, you must accept."
Hugo Quinn seemed to see through her thoughts and spoke calmly.
It’s really too valuable. Her job at Grandeur was irregular, now accepting this manor felt like taking advantage of Hugo Quinn.
"Mommy, come cut the birthday cake. Daddy bought a huge birthday cake."
Marcus suddenly ran over from a distance. When did he change into a suit, with a bow tie around his neck?
"Isn’t he supposed to be in school?"
Eleanor Hollis turned in surprise to Hugo Quinn. This child was supposed to be in school; he snuck away earlier, she thought he had gone to school.
"I took leave for him. The knowledge is too simple for Marcus. Even skipping grades wouldn’t be a problem. Sending him to school is just for making friends."
Eleanor Hollis pursed her lips. A father is so indulgent.
Eleanor Hollis was pulled by Marcus to a giant cake. The cake was roughly her height and adorned in girly pink; it looked simply delicious.
Hugo Quinn handed her the cake knife, watching her indulgently.
Eleanor Hollis blushed. It was her first time cutting such a large cake. If she cut it poorly, that would be embarrassing, wouldn’t it?
Hugo Quinn suddenly stood behind her, embraced her, his right hand covering hers, holding the knife, slowly slicing down.
"Miss Hollis, happy birthday."
Many of the attendees were prominent figures from Serenford, who naturally knew Hugo Quinn’s intention—to announce Eleanor Hollis as his acknowledged girlfriend.
Seeing Hugo treating Eleanor Hollis so indulgently, everyone admired her greatly, thinking Eleanor Hollis must have amazing tactics. After all, Grace Lynch had been by Hugo’s side for five years, and Hugo had never treated her . However, he’d only known Eleanor Hollis for such a short time, yet he’d meticulously prepared such a birthday gift for her.
Eleanor Hollis wasn’t familiar with those people. Previously, she was just invisible in the Quinton Family, enduring the mockery and scorn behind her back. She had tolerated it all back then, but now, having a man standing by her, supporting her, her timidity vanished. She held her head high with a gracious smile.
The cake and flowers filled her world. She felt she would remember this birthday forever.
"Wow, this cake is so good."
Marcus exclaimed, then poked a strawberry for Eleanor Hollis.
Eleanor Hollis bent down to eat it, tasting the sweet and sour.
"Don’t eat too much, or you’ll get a stomachache."
"It’s okay, let him indulge today."
Hugo Quinn said, his eyes filled with joy, clearly enjoying today.
A few business partners from Grandeur were approaching from not far away. Eleanor Hollis didn’t want to go over because Hugo Quinn and those people would surely engage in long-winded business chatter.
Just then she spotted Samantha Sullivan standing at a distance, and suggested to Hugo Quinn that she would go find Samantha. Hugo readily agreed.