The Traps of Black Swan

Chapter 221 - Couple Outfits

After lunch, Jordan stayed for a little time before he went to grab some rest. Shawn wanted to watch a movie with all but seeing them his father and uncle a little tired, he sent all to their room to rest a little time and kicked Aarvi and Aaron to the latter's bedroom.

Shawn showed the guest room for Naomi before he went to arrange for the movie after an hour or so.

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On the other end of the city.

The Dawson family was coming over for lunch to the Harmon mansion.

Eliza paced in her bedroom for a long time in her robe without understanding what Leon was doing and how could Sean accept everything. She asked once Leon returned from the study room. "Leon, Sean is very young, why are you planning his wedding so soon? And what about the girl he was chanting for a few days?"

Leon glanced at his wife before entering the cloakroom with her in tow. He knows she is really concerned about Sean but he took his time to respond as he chose a navy blue suit for himself and picked the same colored knee-length dress for Eliza after skimming through her collection.

Holding the dress in front of her, he nodded in appreciation seeing her still in shape unlike gaining some weight just because he can't pleasure her anymore.

Eliza waited patiently without daring to pressure him to speak. It was always the same, he would be bossy and she would run around him like a servant waiting to be ordered. Other than her fright and his anger they hardly showed any real emotions to each other. 

Leon handed her the dress, rubbed her head, "Change and look beautiful."

Eliza knows they have to put on a best husband and wife look in front of others so he was getting into his sweet husband role.

She got to know there is lunch with the Dawson family when a maid had helped her in the morning with face packs, hair styling as ordered by Leon. So she just needed to wear the dress which completed in less than a minute.

She quickly went to Leon and helped him wearing the vest and buttoned before picking suitable ties for him. She held two ties and asked in a low tone, "Which one would you like to go for?"

Leon glanced at the ties, his wife had a good choice so let her choose one, "Whichever you like."

Eliza chose the one which matched her bracelet design. She had to wear her heels quickly to increase her height so that she could tie him the tie.

Leon answered her question looking at her beautiful face full of focus on his tie, "It's just an engagement, Sean will be free after two weeks."

Eliza's face slightly fell knowing he was using Sean for his business, however, she was glad he was letting Sean off soon.

Leon wore his shoes himself while Eliza stood next to him and waited. There was annoyance on her face 'cause she always felt like a puppet of Leon Harmon. But her fear would arise as soon as he faces her.

Leon stood in front of the mirror and moved his right arm. Eliza quickly stood next to him and hooked her arm before two smiled warmly looking at the mirror.

They looked like an understanding couple who is deeply in love with each other.

Leon was satisfied with her harmless smile and ordered, "Let's go. Need to calm Sean."

The smile was plastered on her face as she walked out of their room to Sean's bedroom. Both saw Sean laying on the bed like a log playing his video game. 

Leon sighed visibly and called him, "Champ…"

Sean saw his brother and sulked pushing the game controller on the next pillow. 

Eliza smiled helplessly and went to Sean, "Our little boy is grown up to help his elder brother." She caressed his head gently with a fond smile on her face.

Even though she doesn't get to be the real her, she liked Sean. He was just a spoiled teenager who didn't get the love of his parents. She knows he could be straightened to a civilized man but Leon purposefully spoiled him to make him lose track.

Sean continued to sulk, hugging her arm and resting his head on her shoulder, "Sil, Brother is so mean. Do you know that Sara doesn't even match your little finger? She is haughty, pretentious, flashy, self-obsessed… You just name it, she has it. She will torture me to death at this rate. I can't believe I have to wear an engagement ring in her name today. I am going crazy just by the thought of it."

Leon shook his head helplessly looking at Sean's odd temper due to annoyance. He went to Sean's massive walk-in wardrobe to pick his outfit for the day as Eliza could handle Sean.

Eliza pated Sean's head on her shoulder as she softly spoke for her husband, "I heard this project is really important for Leon and you chose to help him. Even though I was sad, I am happy to hear you want to share your brother's trouble."

Sean's eyes twinkled naively thinking he is sharing his brother's trouble. That sounded cool to him.

Eliza continued making him face her, "You trust your brother right? Trust him again, he will help you get out of it too."

Sean obediently nodded and added, "You have to help me too, Sil, don't let Sara keep hovering around me."

Eliza chuckled as she pulled him off the bed and took him towards the bathroom. "Don't worry, everything will be alright soon."

Leon exited after keeping his semi-formal clothes for the day and Sean went to get fresh.

Eliza checked the time and went to check in the kitchen, "I will arrange the arrangements once."

Leon hummed before sitting on the bed and started his calls to collect information about Dax, Shawn, Zain, and Zachary. 

The response he got was, [President Harmon, Second Young Master Harmon, CEO Grant, and Managing Director Barnes are in their home. Zain Kelly's location is still unknown but we got information that after he lost his mother, all he does is get drunk and waste every day.]

Leon Harmon instructed hearing about Zain Kelly, "I want Zain Kelly's address soon. He might be in the Kelly mansion, check on it. What about Vance Hays?"

There was a second delay before obtaining the response, [Hays International isn't in good shape after losing the EBony project. He has been working in the office for three days straight without stepping out.]

Leon knew Hays International won't have much of a future after President Hays, Vance Hays's grandfather getting old so he was expecting its downfall in the near future on his analysis. 

He hung up the call after instructing, "Observe." But the men who were wasting time to watch those men were confused about what to observe and what they have to be careful and what should be reported.

After some time, Sean exited his walk-in wardrobe looking snazzy and hot. Thanks to his self-obsession of looking better than others, his workout in the gym paid off well.

His light blue shirt had the top three buttons open giving a glimpse of his lean yet firm chest muscles, he had laid with a red slim-fit blazer with a single buttoned hugging his body. The shirt color kerchief was in the blazer pocket to look sophisticated yet stylish.

He had completed the look with white trousers and maroon loafers and a belt. Leon nodded in satisfaction thinking Harmons has good genes to produce handsome men.

Leon helped him wear the branded wristwatch before holding his arms, "I didn't know my Champ had grown up and turned so handsome."

Sean's smile spoke of his self-obsession as he remarked, "If you stop seeing me as a baby, of course, you will know I am a handsome hunk."

Leon chuckled endearingly and hugged his little brother, "I am sorry for putting you through this. I will clean up this mess soon."

Sean said grumpily but a smile was hung on his lips, "yes, yes, better make it faster."

Soon the Dawson family reached the courtyard of Harmon mansion. Elder Harmon stayed inside without showing his extreme dislike for Leon's methods.

Eliza, Leon, Sean, and Dylan welcomed the family of four to the mansion. 

Chairman Dawson aka Elder Dawson didn't seem too happy with his granddaughter's choice but President Dawson was pleased thinking two influential family collaborations will bring more profits and increase the share price.

Madam Dawson only cared about the happiness of her daughter so she warmly smiled and all and started to chat with Eliza. 

Sara Dawson, the cute girl in the group of Sean's friends. She shyly looked at Sean and herself, "I didn't know you like couple outfits too."

Sean then realized she was in red too. 

Sara Dawson was wearing a designer off the shoulder red tulle gown. Its corset was hugging her curves and had an intricate lace design on it. The long sleeves had an open cut reaching the floor like a trail.

Her fair skin looked pale against the bright red dress and her bright lipstick. The makeup was chosen to be light for the day look and her hair was tied in a messy bun. She looked graceful and mature.

Sean discerned what Sara meant and was flabbergasted. He hadn't sent her the dress so he involuntarily turned to Leon and realized what he meant by he will take care of everything.

He could only awkwardly laugh at her seeing her beam to match the outfit with him. He so wished to push her to the mud to change its color and wipe off her shy smile.