Chapter 321 You Are My One and Only

Chapter 321 You Are My One and Only

Brandon didn't let go though. He said to Candice, "There's still over an hour until the banquet ends, and you're the guest of honor—you'll need to go back down and mingle with guests soon. If we don't take care of this injury now, it'll still hurt when you walk later. So stop moving and be good."

His tone when talking to her was becoming more and more like coaxing a child.

And the things he said made it impossible for Candice to refuse.

Brandon pulled out a tube of ointment and a new band-aid from somewhere.

Candice's eyes showed some surprise. "Where did you get those?"

While applying the medicine, Brandon answered casually, "From your family's servants, of course. The medicine should be from your research institute, so it's definitely good quality. It won't hurt in a bit."

Candice didn't deny it, because Brandon was right—the medicine at home was basically all from their own research institute.

She urged, "Hurry up and finish putting it on, then leave quickly. It won't be good if someone finds you."

Although Caspian hadn't said anything last time, Candice really didn't want to experience that kind of atmosphere again.

Brandon didn't seem nervous at all. He even smiled at Candice and said, "Don't worry, I have help."

As he spoke, Brandon had already applied the medicine to Candice.

Then, without letting go of her, his warm palm covered her calf.

Candice was immediately startled, asking him nervously, "What are you doing?"

"I'm not doing anything, don't be nervous."

Brandon's voice was calm. "I'm just massaging it for you. When you wear high heels for a long time, your muscles stay tense and can easily cramp. Massaging will help relieve it a bit. Don't worry, I specifically looked up some massage techniques just now. Just watch, and if I do it wrong, you can correct me."

Without waiting for Candice's agreement, Brandon really did start massaging Candice's leg.

His fingers were long and well-defined, kneading her calf in an orderly manner with moderate pressure.

Candice was surprised to find that it actually did help.

It was just really sore.

So sore that she couldn't help but gasp.

Brandon immediately looked up at her and asked, "Does it hurt?"

Candice took a breath, shook her head, and said, "I'm fine, it doesn't hurt!"

Brandon nodded and continued massaging Candice's leg.

Gradually, Candice noticed that her leg didn't feel as uncomfortable anymore.

So she told Brandon, "That's probably enough."

After hearing this, Brandon didn't insist and put Candice's leg down.

The medicine on the table hadn't been put away yet, and Candice started urging Brandon again, "Now that the medicine's applied, you can leave."

She'd been up here for a while now, and she was really worried that her family would come looking for her.

Brandon wasn't in a hurry to leave. He glanced at the time and said, "Didn't I say I still need to give you a gift? It won't take long, just wait for me."

As he spoke, he got up on his own and went to the cabinet by the entrance to get a gift box.

Candice was stunned, staring at the box in Brandon's hands.

It was probably what he'd brought in when he entered.

Soon, he came back with the box.

Candice noticed the box wasn't small, and it looked like a jewelry box.

Could it be some kind of matching jewelry set?

While she was guessing, Brandon indeed opened the box.

Inside was jewelry.

But it wasn't a necklace, bracelet, or ring.

It was a crown.

Adorned with thousands of top-grade diamonds, and also decorated with gold, enamel, sapphires, rubies, emeralds, and pearls.

The design was very elegant and refined, very similar to a royal crown from a certain royal family that Candice had once seen.

She looked at Brandon with surprise. "Why would you give me this?"

Brandon said, "I thought for a long time about what to give you, and then I realized that with your current status, what kind of precious treasures haven't you received? Just like tonight, you're the most dazzling pearl at the banquet, and the treasured daughter of the Mortimer family. But when I thought about it carefully, how is that enough? In the past, you were overshadowed in the Elikin family because of family relations, and then because you married me, you were mistreated by the Obelon family. I owe you too much, so..."

He paused, looking at Candice seriously, and said, "I specially had this crown custom-made. I hope that from now on, with me, you can shine brighter than any pearl, be more noble than the stars and moon in the sky. I hope you can be my one and only queen. From now on, no one can disrespect you. Whatever you want, I'll make it happen for you."

After hearing Brandon's words, Candice couldn't speak for a long time.

She had never imagined she would hear such words from him.

They weren't particularly sweet, but they shocked her.

Who was the man in front of her? He was the head of the Obelon Group, Aquilonia's first family.

His status was noble, high and mighty. Just by stomping his foot, he could turn all of Seaside City upside down.

Yet this kind of person was now telling her that he wanted to make her his one and only queen.

Candice couldn't speak for a long time.

She really didn't know what to say.

And it seemed like no matter what she said, it couldn't express how she felt at this moment.

Seeing her stunned, mouth slightly open with a surprised expression, Brandon found it somewhat cute.

He couldn't help but lean over and kiss her.

The cool touch brought Candice back to her senses, and instantly, her cheeks flushed red.

She glared at Brandon shyly, saying with some disbelief, "This really doesn't sound like something you'd say."

Hearing this, Brandon smiled and said, "If it were before, I definitely wouldn't have said it. Before, I only had eyes for work, nothing else besides work.

But now it's different. Now I have eyes only for you, I can only see you, so naturally there's nothing I wouldn't say."

He looked at Candice sincerely. "As long as you want to hear it, I can say anything."

Candice turned her head away, denying somewhat uncomfortably, "Stop talking nonsense, I don't want to hear it."

Brandon was used to her saying the opposite of what she meant. He didn't insist she admit it, but continued, "Okay, even if you don't want to hear it, that's fine. Even if you don't want to hear it, I'll still say it.

I said before that I want you back by my side. These past few days, I've taken care of all the overseas matters. That's my first show of sincerity. Going forward, I'll continue to show you more sincerity."

After saying this, he raised his hand, carefully took the crown from the box, and gently placed it on Candice's hair.

Candice was already wearing a light-colored gown tonight, and after putting on this crown, it didn't look out of place at all.

On the contrary, it made her look more elegant and refined!

After looking at her, Brandon's eyes showed a moment of daze.

He smiled, praising with satisfaction, "You're truly beautiful tonight!"

As his words fell, he also placed a treasured kiss on her forehead.