Chapter 997 Mrs. Johnson
"How do I look?" Isabella strutted up to Leon like she was on a runway, hands on her hips.
Leon, lounging on the couch, gave her a once-over and nodded. "You look amazing!"
Isabella beamed at his words.
"The clothes look great," Leon added with a smirk.
Isabella's smile vanished. She stepped forward and aimed a playful kick at him with her high heel. "What did you just say?"
Leon quickly stood up, grabbed her shoulders, and grinned. "I mean, you look fantastic in those clothes!"
Isabella's smile returned, and she pursed her lips. "I'll try on the other two outfits for you."
Leon caught her arm. "No need, we're heading to a party."
Isabella's eyes widened. "What kind of party?"
Leon gave a sly smile. "I've officially taken over Johnson Corporation. The board's throwing a small party with all the top execs, some big clients, and a few VIPs from Maple Valley."
Isabella's face fell. "Do I have to go?"
Formal parties weren't her thing, and the thought of attending as Leon's wife made her even more anxious. She'd be the center of attention, and the idea made her stomach churn.
Leon saw her nerves and gently pinched her chin. "You're Mrs. Johnson now. You can't skip it. Do you want me to go alone?"
"What's wrong with you going alone?" Isabella asked, looking up at him.
Leon grinned mischievously. "Well, if I go alone, there'll be plenty of beautiful women there. They might think I'm single and start hitting on me..."
He let the sentence hang in the air.
"No way! I'll get my bag!" Isabella huffed and headed to the closet.
Leon watched her hurry off, a triumphant smile on his face.
"Are you ready yet?" Leon called out after waiting for over ten minutes.
"Almost done!" Isabella's voice came from inside.
Leon checked his watch and chuckled.
A few minutes later, Isabella emerged with a silver bag. Her hair was perfectly styled, she wore the gemstone bracelet Leon had given her, and her makeup was flawless.
"Mr. Johnson, do I look okay?" Isabella asked, still feeling a bit insecure.
Leon walked up to her and smiled. "Mrs. Johnson, you look stunning."
Isabella's confidence soared. "You should've told me about this party earlier so I could lose some weight. Look at my waist, it's so thick!"
She pinched her waist, clearly distressed. Despite losing a few pounds recently, she still felt self-conscious.
Leon glanced at her waist and nodded. "Yeah, there's a bit of fat."
"What did you just say?" Isabella's eyes flashed with anger.
She could joke about her weight, but how could he? She'd gained it having his baby, after all.
Seeing Isabella's anger, Leon quickly stepped forward, grabbed her shoulders, and said, "But I like it. It feels good to the touch."
Isabella couldn't help but smile and pushed him away. "Stop it!"
"Let's check on Milo before we go," Leon suggested.
"Okay." Isabella nodded, and they walked hand in hand to the bedroom.
In the bedroom, Milo was sleeping soundly on the big bed.
Leon leaned over, his eyes softening as he looked at Milo. "I miss him so much. He's gotten chubbier!"
"Then why didn't you call us?" Isabella shot Leon a look.
"I work until midnight every day. I want to call, but I'm afraid of waking Milo, and then I get busy and forget," Leon admitted, looking guilty.
Isabella studied Leon and noticed he seemed thinner. She reached out and touched his face. "Have you been working too hard?"
Leon grabbed her hand and smiled. "Thinking of you and Milo makes it all worth it."
Isabella's smile returned.
When they walked into the cocktail party hall, Isabella was stunned.
She'd been to parties before, but never one this fancy.
The banquet hall wasn't huge, but it was elegantly decorated. The waiters were polite, and everyone looked like they were either rich or important.
Seeing all the well-dressed women, Isabella felt a pang of insecurity and straightened her back.
Leon sensed her unease and took her hand.
Feeling his warmth, Isabella looked up and met his eyes.
Leon smiled softly. "Don't be nervous, just be yourself."
"I'm afraid I'll embarrass you," Isabella whispered.
"We don't need to care about those people. Just be ourselves," Leon reassured her.
Isabella felt a bit more at ease.
As soon as they entered, they drew everyone's attention.
Leon introduced Isabella to the company's top executives, important clients, and a few dignitaries. They all treated her with respect, and her initial worries began to fade as she realized it was because of Leon.
A waiter came over with drinks.
Leon took a glass of juice from the tray and handed it to Isabella. "You need to feed Milo, so no alcohol for you."
"Thank you." Isabella took the juice, appreciating his thoughtfulness.
Leon then grabbed a glass of wine and said, "I need to mingle a bit. You can stay here or chat with some people."
"Okay." Isabella nodded and watched Leon walk over to a group of dignitaries and major clients, seeing them chat.
She noticed that Leon seemed even more dignified than before.
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