However, Leena was utterly surprised when she came to the kitchen and found that breakfast was already on the table. It seemed that somebody had already put it there even before she woke up. Leena thought that it must have been Kevin who did it as Claire couldn't have done that.
The food was nothing special and in fact it was just take-outs. Nonetheless, Kevin's thoughtfulness made Leena inexplicably elated. What he did just proved that she had a spot inside his heart. If Kevin started with his work early, then it meant that he had woken up earlier just to get the food ready before she was up. The housing estate they were living in was large and it would take someone a while just to get to the street.
Leena let out a breath and decided to check on her sister-in-law since breakfast was already fixed. She wouldn't want to hear Claire complain about her having breakfast alone. She had to find a way to get along with Claire. Claire might be older by age but it was obvious that Leena was maturer than her in so many senses.
"Claire, are you up?" Leena knocked on the door and listened.
"Come in." At that time, Claire was sitting before the dressing table while putting on her makeup. In all honesty, someone as young as Claire didn't really need to put on much makeup. On the contrary, what she was doing was just covering her natural glow as a youth.
"What are you doing?" Leena asked as she came in and found Claire putting on a shocking red lipstick. The color was hideous and it made her wince.
Can't you see? Putting on make-up," Claire rolled her eyes and answered in a sullen tone. She was reluctant to leave the house without wearing makeup. Deep down, she wasn't as confident as people thought.
"Are you going out like this?" How Claire looked rendered Leena a bit speechless. It seemed that her sister-in-law still had a lot of things to learn about making her face up.
Why? Is there a problem?" Claire checked herself in the mirror from different angles and saw nothing wrong. It was even odd for her that Leena asked such a question.
"Yes. It looks weird. How about you washing it off and me making you up?" Leena asked carefully. Seriously, she couldn't care less if Claire wasn't her sister-in-law. It was only because of their relationship that she had offered her help.
Duh. You? I doubt it. I won't let my face become your lab mouse." Leena's thoughtful offer earned a disdainful look from Claire. 'What is she talking about? She doesn't even wear makeup herself. What does she know about makeup?' Claire thought.
"Um... If you don't believe me, suit yourself. Let's go and have breakfast." Leena shut her mouth after saying those words. She meant to make Claire more beautiful, but since she didn't appreciate it, she wouldn't bother to insist.
"Where's my brother? Has he gone for work?" Claire wondered as she walked behind Leena.
"Yes. He had to go back to work today and left home early." Leena had thought that the commute from the army base to their home might be really tiring for Kevin. She had intended to suggest moving to his apartment at the army base to avoid the long travels. However, just the thought of how noisy and loud that place could be made her hesitate. She preferred to work in silence as a fashion designer.
Where's his car? Did he drive it to work?" Claire was thrilled to think of that Bugatti. She had never driven one. She was planning to give it a try today.
"I am not sure. Do you have any plans today?" Leena paused as she wondered if her sister-in-law had plans to meet Louisa. However, since Claire and Leena had gotten off on the wrong foot and Claire had made it very clear that she hated her, Leena didn't want her to feel that she was prying into her personal affairs, so she didn't ask specifically.
"No. Aren't you going out later? I am going with you." On the other hand, Claire didn't call Louisa as she wasn't over what had happened yesterday yet.
Oh, I thought you were going to see Miss Ye." Leena probed as her eyes sparkled.
"Duh. She is a busy person. Even if I want to, she might not have time for me," Claire angrily huffed like a child.
"Did you call her? She might be available today." Leena didn't want Claire to socialize with Louisa but seeing her so dejected forced her to comfort her.
"Forget it. Maybe some other day. We are now living in the same city. It's convenient to see each other." Claire sat down at the table casually.
"That makes sense. Breakfast seems to have gotten cold. You wait here and I'll heat it up." Leena's eyebrows furrowed as soon as she touched a cold plate. She regretted not having heated the food earlier. How could she even forget that Kevin had been gone for a while?
Can't we eat out?" Claire suggested grumpily.
"But your brother bought this early this morning. What a pity if we don't eat it!" Leena bit her lips. She wouldn't want Kevin's good intention to be wasted just like that.
"Okay then if you put it that way. But hurry. I am starving." It was the thought that her brother had bought the food that made Claire change her mind. Kevin might be very strict with her, but he was still her hero no matter what.
"Okay. It'll take only several minutes." Leena then took the food into the kitchen and put it into the microwave oven. She was busy with what she was doing when a voice suddenly came from her back and startled her.
"Leena, are you familiar with the CEO of FX International Group?" To her surprise! Claire followed her into the kitchen. "Um... Sort of. Why?" She lowered her head to evade Claire's questioning stare.
Are you an employee of FX International Group? Is that how you know their CEO?" Claire had spent the whole night learning about the FX International Group. She was surprised to know that the group was the most influential enterprise of the city and that it had expanded into diverse industries. Moreover, what charmed her more to it was the fact that the CEO of that business was a handsome and dignified man. She was instantly enchanted!
Er... Why do you think so?" Leena didn't know how to respond to that. She had told Claire that she worked in the fashion world. How come she linked her job with FX International Group?
"That's what you said. You said that your work was related to fashion. A lot of FX International Group's properties involve fashion business. If you don't work for FX International Group, how come you know their CEO?" Claire pursed her lips after she nagged the question out. She knew that the jobs in FX International Group were all high-paying. That was an ideal company she could work for.
"Well... I don't know how to explain it to you." There was no other way to describe the situation Leena was suddenly in but the word awkward. Would it be alright to tell her that the charming CEO of FX International Group was her brother's best friend who had treated her like his own sister since she was a child?