MIDNIGHT Bride The CEO's TEMPTATION

"No," Savannah knew Charlotte's grandmother was in LA too. She had no interest in participating in the birthday party for any member of the Rowe family.

"Are you afraid to be embarrassed to meet Granny Rowe? It's all right. I'll be with you." Joanne guessed her mind.

"If I appear at the party, the guests would ask who I am. I know the Rowe family doesn't want other people to know you have a husband and daughter. If my identity is revealed, your mother-in-law will be unhappy and maybe blame you."

"You're my daughter, and that cannot be changed. I want to introduce you to everyone openly and honestly so that people can know that you are my own daughter." Joanne immediately said.

She didn't want her daughter to be in the dark, even if her mother-in-law might blame her.

"No, really. I'm not ready," Savannah took a deep breath.

"Well," Joanne had to put that thought aside, and then she ventured, "oh yes... Dylan's also coming."

Joanne knew the purpose of her mother-in-law. She held her birthday party in LA and asked Dylan to come in order to bring Charlotte and Dylan together.

Savannah's hand trembled when she heard that man's name.

"Oh... The Rowe family and the Sterling family have always been close, and it's normal for him to go," she said as calmly as she could.

"This time is different. She didn't plan to have a birthday party at all. But she changed her idea because of Charlotte. I heard that she's going to get Dylan and Charlotte to settle down by announcing their relationship at the birthday party. Savannah, is it really over between you and Dylan? If you still like Dylan and you want to be with him, I'll talk to my mother-in-law for you..."

"No."

"Really?

There was no use talking to that old lady. She made it clear that she wanted to help Charlotte get that man.

But Savannah didn't expect that she would hold a special birthday party to put pressure on Dylan.

"Well, you don't need to worry about it," Savannah said.

After Joanne hung up, she still held the phone, lost in thought.

***

Royal Villa

Granny Rowe didn't hold the birthday party in a hotel. She just invited some old family friends and business partners to the villa and enjoyed the buffet dinner.

The villa was brilliantly illuminated. The servants were moving busily in and out, carrying silver trays of food and drinks.

In the middle of the party, guests began to come to Granny Rowe one after another to give her the gifts they had prepared.

When it came to Charlotte, she walked up to her grandmother and said in a sweet voice, "Grandma, I want to wish you a Happy Birthday. May you enjoy this moment with much love, happiness, warmth, and good health."

Then she waved her hand to the servant behind her.

The servant took out a blue silk box, handing it to Granny Rowe respectfully.

"This is just a little gift for your birthday. I hope you like it," Charlotte smiled.

Granny Rowe opened the box and saw a ruby and diamond pendant in the box. The petal-shaped diamond-lined bale was a thoughtful touch. Radiant with diamonds and finished with a polished shine, this ruby pendant looked beautiful and luxurious.

"Ma'am, this jewelry is designed by Designer Paul especially for your birthday. Miss Rowe visited the designer several times to follow up on the design. She took this gift seriously to heart," said the servant.

Women all liked shining jewelry, and Granny Rowe was not an exception. She nodded and smiled with satisfaction.

"It's lucky to have such a thoughtful granddaughter," flattered a guest.

"Yeah. Having a good granddaughter is better than any present," another gentlewoman said.

"Miss Rowe's so pretty and outstanding. I wonder who deserves her."

"Maybe her grandmother doesn't want to marry her off so soon!"

As the guests paid their compliments, a significant smile came across Granny Rowe's face. Her gaze fell on the most outstanding man in the house.

"The guy who deserves Charlotte is already there," she said with meaning.

Everyone was surprised and followed Granny Rowe's gaze and saw Dylan Sterling.

It was clear she was alluding to Mr. Sterling.

The guests all knew that the relationship between the Sterling family and the Rowe family had always been good. They also heard that Mr. Sterling visited the Rowe family very often recently. Was it true that he was with Charlotte?

"Grandma..." Charlotte blushed.

"Don't be shy," Granny Rowe affectionately patted the back of her granddaughter's hand and smiled, "All those present are our friends, so it's okay to let them know in advance... Dylan, don't you think so?"

She was the elder of the Rowe family, and even George Sterling respected her a little bit. No matter what, Dylan would not disconcert her in front of others.

What's more, many people knew that Dylan had been very close to the Rowe family recently, and she let it be known that he had been courting Charlotte. Wouldn't he be slapping himself in the face if he denied it now? His reputation might be defiled at that time.

Either way, Granny Rowe was sure that Dylan had to acquiesce in his relationship with Charlotte now.

Dylan's expression didn't change. He should have known it wasn't a simple birthday party.

Now the Rowe family was trying to use public pressure to force him to admit his relationship with Charlotte?

As everyone waited with bated breath for his reply, a soft, slightly mocking female voice came from the doorway,

"I'm sorry, Granny, but maybe I have to make you disappointed."

Dylan raised his eyebrows and turned.

At the door, Savannah, wearing white jeans and knee-length boots with a trench coat, slowly walked in. She put on light make-up today, and her brown hair trailed over her shoulder.

Charlotte and Granny Rowe both changed their faces.

Joanne, surprised and delighted, stood up and walked over.

"Savannah, how did you come?" She whispered.

"I'm Lionel's friend. I think I should come to celebrate his grandmother's birthday." Savannah didn't plan to reveal her relationship with Joanne right now. So, she came as Lionel's friend.

"Savannah," Lionel nodded to her with a smile.

Granny Rowe's face fell, and she was tempted to call the servants to throw Savannah out. But she couldn't do that. If Savannah made a scene and claimed that she was Joanne's daughter, she would make the Rowe family a laughing stock.

The guests were staring at Savannah and muttering.

"What did this lady mean by saying that?" One of the guests ventured to ask.

Savannah walked slowly to Dylan's side and, amid the screams, put her hand on his arm.

"Because Mr. Sterling's already been taken."