Burning Passion

CHAPTER 285: IT WAS YOU WHO IS HARRY'S GIRLFRIEND

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Confusion registered all over her face. It was a shock for Nina to see her parents and the Shang family appear suddenly. 

'What is going on?' Perplexed by everything that is happening, Nina glanced at Steven, who still has that smile on his face. 'This is his plan!? Was he trying to sleep with me last night because he knew our parents were coming? He really is something!' 

Before she and Steven reach the first floor of the mansion, Harry also rushes outside the study room. He was standing on the railings. Seeing him with a beautiful girl beside him; surprised Jerome and Mely. 

'So both of their sons had a girlfriend now?' The couple's thoughts. However, Jerome isn't happy at all. Because what he hopes is for Nina and Harry to be in a relationship. Although he promised Steven to give him a chance to prove himself to the family, he knew who's among his sons excels more, and that is Harry.

But suddenly, Steven and Nina were in a relationship, and if he is not mistaken, the girl beside Harry is his girlfriend. It displeases him, but he has to hide his disappointment. 

Hopelessly, Jerome watched Nina walking toward her parents. The girl is even more elegant and charming, just the perfect wife of a Shang. 

A Shang, who would replace him one day as the head of the Clan. Of course, he hasn't reached that throne yet. But he is confident that Harry is the best son he could rely on to achieve this dream. But if he only married someone else, that is impossible now. 

Unless Harry married Nelson's daughter, his grandfather would give him great favor. Now things aren't looking good. 

Meanwhile, Nina still couldn't believe that her parents were here. 

"Mama! Papa! I missed you both so much!" She hugged them as she sobs. The last time she saw them was her birthday, and that is last summer. 

It made her so happy. But at the same time, she cried and her tears meant how Steven tricked her this way. 'What now?' Hiding her sadness, she whispered to her mother Dona. "Mama, did Aunt Annie tell you?"

Nodding, she squeezes Nina's hands. "Yes, honey. She sent someone to tell us everything. So we come here to see you." Dona has so much to ask her daughter. But this isn't the right time. Not in front of the Shangs. 

After greeting her parents, Nina walks toward Mely to greet the woman, and then Madame Mei is sitting on the long sofa. 

"Hello, Madame Mei. I am delighted to see you." Nina politely bowed to the elder woman.

"Ah! My beautiful Nina! Come, sit beside me! Look at you! You are even as beautiful as the years pass. I haven't seen you for two years!" It delighted the elder woman to see her. Nina has always joined her with tea and read wonderful stories in the afternoon.

Nina replied, "I'm pretty busy at school overseas, Madame Mei." 

"Great Grandma..." She corrected Nina. "Why are you so formal? You are now part of the family." The older woman uttered brightly. 

Nina wanted to protest and correct this, however, she had no courage to speak up to Madame Mei. She is a kind soul old woman. And she couldn't bring herself to say something in front of everyone, so she chose her silence. 

Later, Madame Mei noticed the girl following Harry. The two are now stepping down the stairs. She asked Nina who she was. 

"Great-grandma, she is Kristina, Harry's girlfriend," Nina replied the old woman. Honestly, it brings bitterness to her chest. She mentioned another girl's name and introduced as Harry's girlfriend.

"Oh. I thought it was you who is Harry's girlfriend?"

Everyone in that living room rendered speechless, stunned, but they didn't make any comment. Nina, on the other hand, blushed red. She pursed a shy smile; she uttered, "No, great-grandma Mei." 

Honestly, she felt bad for Kristina. She isn't happy to see someone feel out of place. And as for Steven, his face darkened, he glared in Harry's direction. 

Gladly, Madame Mei quickly takes back her remarks, and it sounded like she is just joking.

"Oh, Steven and Harry are twins!" The elder woman laughs. "Why have I forgotten that? I must be very old already to remember." 

Madame Mei looked up and stared at Kristina, who looked embarrassed. She quietly stands next to Harry. Meeting his family was the last thing on her mind. She sometimes thinks of it, but she didn't imagine that it was today. And it was clear to her that they truly like Nina to be a part of their family. She isn't only a rich daughter, but she is perfect as Harry or Steven's wife. 

She silently observes Harry's mother and grandmother. All wore elegant dresses, and the way they move is someone that was trained as a woman in High Society. It isn't different in Royal families or Aristocrat circles. They must act classy and have a strong, unique personality.

"Hello, dear. How are you?" Madame Mei greeted Kristina, who the latter bowed and greeted back. 

"I am fine, ma'am. Please, to meet you." She bit her lower lip. She isn't sure how she should address them. 

Standing next to Kristina, Harry cleared his throat. "Ahem! Great-grandma, Grandfather, Mama, and Papa... I want you to meet my girlfriend, Kristina Muller." He holds Kristina's hand and squeezes it. He turned his head to her and smiled, "Meet my mother Mely, and Great-grandma Mei." 

She wanted to shed tears. Somehow Harry stood up for her, and he properly introduced her to his family. Before she chokes, she bows once again and greets them one more time.

Mely, who don't want to be rude to her son's girlfriend, she smiled and greeted Kristina. "Hello, Kristina. Why don't you take a seat? I wanted to talk to my sons. I haven't seen them for almost two years. If they don't have girlfriends, I think..." Mely whose voice is naturally friendly, sounding hurt.. She glared at the twins to let them know that.