Hi Ex, Your Uncle Is My Hubby Now - Chapter 116: Chapter 116

Irene fiddled with the black roses in her hands and asked Dorian, "Why do you always give me black roses?"
"I think these roses really suit your vibe."
"What kind of vibe do I give off?" Irene deliberately challenged Dorian. "Are you saying I'm some scheming manipulator, full of devious tricks?"
Dorian chuckled at her words and said, "I just think red roses are too common. Black roses are special. And you're the most special girl I've ever met."
Irene thought. 'He's just easy to fool, or just especially stupid?'
Irene didn't press the issue any further. Clutching the bouquet, she slid into the car, only to discover a large gift box placed conspicuously on the seat.
She instantly recognized the distinctive Hermès gift box bag.
Dorian took the black roses from Irene's arms.
He set them on the passenger seat, walked around the car, and got in. Cradling the gift box in both hands, he gestured for Irene to open it.
"Want to take a look inside?" he asked.
Irene already knew what was inside.
She grinned and said, "Mind if I film an unboxing video? This poor girl never had a chance to flex. Let me have my moment to shine!"
Dorian really admired Irene's straightforward and open-hearted nature. Being with a girl like her was always comfortable and effortless.
Dorian smiled and nodded. "Sure."
Irene activated her phone's recording feature and positioned it at the perfect angle.
From this angle, the filming perfectly framed Dorian's hands and chest while keeping his face out of shot.
Dorian noticed this considerate gesture, which only reinforced his impression that Irene was a woman who understood proper boundaries.
With graceful movements, Irene unwrapped the exquisite gift box, peeled back the tissue paper, and revealed a black, diamond-encrusted crocodile leather Hermès Birkin bag.
Everyone knew how outrageously expensive Hermès Birkin bags were, but a diamond-encrusted crocodile leather one like this was exceptionally rare.
Irene had seen this exact bag before. It had been part of Amaris's designer handbag collection.
This was an ultra-luxury piece Dorian had custom-ordered from the brand ten months in advance, originally intended as Amaris's 28th birthday present.
The bag cost nearly 300 thousand dollars.
Amaris adored this bag. After marrying Dorian, she was often seen carrying it, whether she was out shopping at malls or attending gatherings of wealthy socialites.
No one would have thought that now Dorian was actually trying to win Irene over by giving her the very bag that was supposed to belong to Amaris.
'I wonder what kind of spectacular reaction Amaris would have if she saw Dorian giving me the bag that was supposed to be hers.' Irene sneered inwardly.
Pretending to be captivated, Irene ran her fingers over the bag and said, "I've never seen this style in stores before. Is this a new release?"
"It's a custom piece. It takes a full year to order in advance." Dorian studied Irene's reaction closely.
Seeing the look of surprise and delight on Irene's face, Dorian relaxed a little.
Just as expected. A girl from an ordinary family was won over so easily by a single bag.
Seizing the moment, Dorian said earnestly, "Irene, my sister was out of line today, but her attitude doesn't represent the Barnes family. Let alone me."
"She's only my half-sister, and we don't share the same mother. Everyone recognizes how brilliant and beautiful you are. She's just jealous; she can't stand me bringing home someone like you. She's terrified we'll leave her in the dust someday."
"Irene, don't let her get to you. You must know how much I love you."
Irene put the bag down, nodded, and said to Dorian, "I get it. I saw right through her little game from the start. When I fought back against her at noon, it was because I was standing up for you."
"Dorian, you're such a wonderful man. I won't let her speak ill of you."
Seeing how easily Irene was appeased, Dorian finally felt completely at ease.
Irene picked up her phone and stopped recording.
Without waiting for Dorian's reminder, Irene said, "Don't worry, I'll edit out the private part of our conversation."
Dorian smiled approvingly and said, "You're such a thoughtful young woman."
He gazed distractedly at Irene as she focused intently on editing the video.
She was such a wonderful girl. He was finding it harder and harder to go through with this.
Seeing Irene engrossed in editing the video, Dorian leaned back and said, "I'll rest my eyes for a bit. Wake me when we arrive."
"Sure."
Irene spent some time editing the video, adding subtitles and an AI voiceover. After double-checking everything, she posted it on Facebook.