No More Mrs. Nice Wife (Eleanor) novel Chapter 374

“Exactly! I even saw sweat on his forehead—he must have sprinted all the way here.”

“Well, we’ll be waiting for your wedding invitation!”

“Serena, go outside and apologize to your brother. He’ll forgive you,” Vanessa said gently, giving her an encouraging smile.

Feeling a pang of guilt, Serena finally pushed open the door and slipped out of the lounge.

She spotted her older brother in the hallway, phone pressed to his ear, and her heart started to race. The way he’d looked at her earlier—like he was ready to chew her out—still lingered in her mind.

But didn’t all this just prove how much Ian cared about Vanessa? Sure, she’d been scolded a little, but she’d also managed to show everyone just how much her brother loved Vanessa. In the end, wasn’t it worth it?

Ian glanced back when he noticed her, finishing his call before saying, “Don’t stay out too late.”

“You’re leaving already, Ian? Aren’t you coming in for a drink?” Serena reached out and tugged at his sleeve.

“I’ve got things to do.” He gently pulled his arm free and stepped aside.

Just then, a cab driver hurried up the hallway, clutching a gift bag. “Excuse me, where did that gentleman in the suit go?”

He turned to Serena, looking a little flustered. “Miss, did you see a tall, handsome guy in a black suit? Looked like he came from old money.”

Serena glanced at the driver, then at the gift bag in his hand. Something about it seemed familiar—she was pretty sure she’d seen that box at home before.

“You mean my brother?” she asked.

“Your brother?”

Her eyes widened. “Wow, Ian really went all out with this one!”

When she walked back in with only the box in hand, Vanessa’s smile faltered. She stepped forward, concern in her voice. “Where’s your brother?”

“He had something urgent come up, but don’t worry, Vanessa—he left you a present.” Serena handed her the gift bag. “Here, take a look—see if you like it!”

Their friends all crowded around as Vanessa, her eyes shining with anticipation, lifted the lid. Under the soft glow of the lights, a violet bracelet shimmered—so beautiful it hardly looked real.

“Purple is the rarest—this must be top-tier jade!” someone exclaimed.

Vanessa’s lips curved into a gentle smile. “Ian really put his heart into this.”