Diana had argued but was unable to dissuade him. What a nuisance!

Whilst she sat quietly, staring out the window, she had no idea that Brian was extremely nervous at that moment.

He was not sure whether this was the right thing to do.

Diana had a very different personality from his mother. What if they didn't like each other? That would be the worst thing for Brian.

But, they were on the way, Kate was informed, and Diana was with him. There was no backing out now.

***

Brian parked the car in front of his mother's villa. Diana felt a different aura there compared to other wealthy people's houses.

Everything was peaceful and straightforward. There were all kinds of flowers and plants in the garden, beautifully arranged but without being pretentious.

Brian got out and opened the door for Diana.

Their eyes met for a brief, awkward moment before both quickly looked away.

Diana was wondering why Brian was so gentle today. Was there something wrong with him?

Meanwhile, Brian was thinking of how beautiful Diana was and praying that his mother would like her.

After Diana got out of the car, they went into the villa together.

The steward welcomed them at the gate and led the way.

Diana was full of curiosity. What kind of person would live in such an elegant place? And how did Brian know such a person?

It seemed Brian was quite familiar with this place. Surely he hadn't brought her to one of his secret mistress' houses?!

As Diana had these thoughts swirling around in her head, Kate came out to greet them.

Diana was amazed by Kate from the beginning. She had never seen such a noble and elegant woman in her life.

She wore a silk shirt, a skirt with black and white stripes, and a pair of leather high heels. Everything went together perfectly.

Most impressive of all was the strong sense of confidence and calmness exuding from her, which did not exist in most people.

And Kate felt very positive about Diana at first glance too. She seemed sweet and cute, optimistic, and bright.

"Nice to meet you. My name is Kate Grace."

Diana stepped forward immediately and shook her hand, "Nice to meet you too, Ms. Grace. I'm Diana Anderson."

"Come in, please. The food is ready."

Brian shot a glance at Diana and then followed his mother into the dining room.

The sizzling steak was in the middle of the long, white table, around which were several delicious side dishes.

Kate asked the servant to serve the spaghetti bolognese for Brian and cut the steak herself.

The steak was cut into several pieces, the fragrant, meaty juice flowing out. She put the best part onto Diana's plate and said to her with a smile, "Miss Anderson, I hope you enjoy my cooking."

Diana stood up at once and took the plate with two hands.

Kate was impressed by her good manners.

"You can choose any sauce you want. But I enjoy steak without any sauce, in order to enjoy the true taste and flavor."

Diana wanted to try the black pepper sauce but hearing Kate's suggestion, she changed her mind, "Actually, I don't know what the best way to enjoy the food is. But as you say that it would be good without any sauce, I'll try it your way."

Ordinarily, Kate wasn't a fan of people's flattery, but today she was pleased by Diana's kind words; she knew what Diana had said came from her heart.

As expected, the steak tasted incredible. Diana was full of praise for Kate's cooking. Kate was particularly struck by Diana's sincerity, as it was something that any partner of Brian's would certainly need.

Brian had an eccentric personality, largely due to his parents' acrimonious divorce. He didn't like to express his feelings to other people. This bright, lively girl could surely bring the warmness out of him.

In comparison, Carol Jefferson was like a canary in a cage, elegant but scheming.

Kate had shown Carol the door because she didn't want to see Brian spend his whole life with that kind of woman.

Her own marriage had been a disaster, and she didn't want to see her son suffer the same fate.

Diana was quite content with the dinner. The steak was delicious, and the bolognese was tasty, the shrimp was yummy, even the salad was appetizing.

After dinner, dessert was served, which happened to be Diana's favorite: chocolate cake with a cherry. Her appetite had been well and truly satisfied with all the delicious food.

After they finished eating, Kate asked Diana to take a walk with her in the garden, while Brian stayed behind inside.

Diana immediately accepted Kate's invitation. Her elegance and gentility had made a deep impression on Diana already.

As they walked, the sun was setting behind them, the air smelled of fresh flowers, and there was a gentle breeze in the air. It was a wonderful summer evening.

"Miss Anderson, are you an undergraduate?" Kate asked Diana with a smile.

"Yes, my major is medical science."

Kate nodded, "And can I ask how you and Brian met? I have known him for a long time, and you are the first friend he has brought here, I am a little curious."

Diana was relieved to hear this explanation. Despite Kate being clearly much older than Brian, she had wondered if Kate was one of his former lovers or some other acquaintance from his past.

Diana answered Kate politely, "We were introduced by my elder brother; he is Brian's schoolmate."

Of course, Diana was careful to keep his secret.

Kate continued to ask, "What do you think of Brian?"

Diana was slightly taken aback by the directness of the question but answered with a smile, "He is a nice guy."

Since Kate was Brian's elder, Diana didn't dare to speak ill of him.

Kate had been impressed by everything she had seen and heard from Diana that evening. She was quite sure that Brian had found someone worthy of his love.