Operation Red Book

Chapter 474 At the Party Door 2

At this time, the Thames River rolled up frosty white waves, blowing the moisture-carrying river breeze towards the people on the shore.

Ivy's thin white cotton velvet pajamas were blown up by the strong river breeze. She gathered her large black windbreaker and sniffed the sudden runny nose.

She seemed to have just cried and vented, but the way she vented was wrong, and the thorn in her heart was still not removed.

Mrs. Hudson had already noticed that the atmosphere was wrong. Along the way, the usually lively Ivy became silent and sighed silently. Looking closely, her eyes were a little wet and her face was inexplicably blue.

It seems that the damage caused by this thorn is extraordinary, and it has taken root deeply in Ivy's heart, making her body and mind shaky and broken.

At this time, she, as the elder, has to do something.

"Look what I bought you!"

As she spoke, Mrs. Hudson suddenly moved an exquisite red velvet square gift box in front of Ivy.

Inside was an exquisite sapphire brooch. The sapphire in the middle was cut into a heart shape, surrounded by a circle of azure blue fluff. Two blue parrot tail feathers were inserted diagonally above it, making it look very luxurious.

"Wow! So beautiful!"

Mrs. Hudson's gift temporarily attracted Ivy's attention. She touched the tip of the gem with her fingertips, and her pupils were filled with light blue light.

"You and Miss Goodwin are both good children. Come, one for each of you..."

Mrs. Hudson pulled out an indigo velvet gift box from behind her back, inside of which lay an identical sapphire feather brooch.

She pushed the two boxes into Ivy's arms, her expression moved.

"I saw this brooch when I passed by the jewelry counter, and suddenly thought that this color would suit you and Miss Goodwin very well."

"When people think of the color blue, their first impression is always gloomy and lonely... But when I saw this pair of exquisite and beautiful sapphires on the counter, the image that came to my mind was the two of you hugging each other..."

"Relaxation, peace of mind, composure, modesty, harmony, trust... The characteristics of blue plus the figures of you and Miss Goodwin make me feel that blue is also a beautiful existence..."

Mrs. Hudson's smile froze in front of Ivy's eyes, and every wrinkle on her face was filled with sunshine, like the sunflowers painted by Van Gogh.

"Mrs. Hudson, the cufflinks you gave us are silver! Is there any explanation for this?" Lestrade suddenly asked from behind.

"Ah, this... the lady at the counter saw that I bought a lot of her things, so she gave me the men's products that couldn't be sold. Since you guys are here too, they can be put to good use!"

"Ah... if it's a gift, I'm a little disappointed..."

"Men without taste are only worthy of gifts. This is the rule of the world, you bastards."

It is indeed the hideous and terrifying sunflower painted by Van Gogh...

"Anyway, could you help me get the other brooch to Miss Goodwin?"

The next moment, Mrs. Hudson turned back with an obvious smile on her face.

Ivy understood Mrs. Hudson's intention. She thought she and Christine had a conflict and wanted to use the two brooches to reconcile them.

Although it was a mistake, the sunlight that came through still made Ivy feel the warmth of love.

"Ok."

Ivy accepted the two gift boxes and curled her lips politely.

After a while, facing the river breeze, she lowered her eyes, and a mosquito-like voice sounded from her throat: "What about Joshua?"

"What?" Everyone was a little surprised.

"Mrs. Hudson, did you buy a gift for Joshua?"

After she finished speaking, her face immediately turned red, and her voice was anxious: "No, I'm not blaming you, I just... I just..."

I just don't want to leave him behind again...

She still couldn't tell the final reason.

Endless sadness once again flooded her heart, floating forward in the darkness without an echo.

"Of course, hehe..."

It was a long while before Mrs. Hudson finally responded.

This reply undoubtedly chiseled a ray of light out of the darkness.

"But this gift must be kept secret. I will give it to him in person...Ah! My sisters are there!"

Before she finished her words, Mrs. Hudson suddenly stood up, waved to the distance, said goodbye to everyone, and trotted towards the group of noble ladies covered in fur.

"I'm leaving too."

As soon as Mrs. Hudson left, Lestrade immediately said goodbye to the rest of the group.

In order to ensure the safety of the party, Ivy specially invited Scotland Yard and SCO.

Of course, it was all very exaggerated: attending parties, giving three times the daily wage, providing accommodation, providing dinner...

In fact, they are required to serve as on-site security: conduct security checks at the entrance, patrol the venue, and, when necessary, take on the obligation to help lost children find their mothers.

In order to prevent the secret from being exposed, Ivy also specially prepared cute rabbit ears for the police officers of Scotland Yard. Many people screamed excitedly on the spot, and Inspector Lestrade was one of them.

A bunny police officer in uniform, just the right amount of party atmosphere.

Back to the present, Lestrade took out the pink and white rabbit headband from his pocket in front of the two of them, and before Holmes could open his mouth to laugh at him, he ran back to the Rabbit Officer.

Now, only Ivy and Holmes were left in the messy wind.

To be honest, Ivy never knew what role Holmes would play.

He was still dressed the same as usual, with two buttons of a white shirt unbuttoned, baggy black trousers, messy medium-length hair, and worn leather shoes. He didn't look serious at all.

"I'll take you here."

"Huh? You're not going to the party with me?"

Ivy was a little panicked and looked up into Holmes' eyes, trying to find any signs of a joke in them.

Unfortunately, no... Ivy felt sad again.

"Today is a bad day, isn't it?"

Holmes smiled faintly, squatted down, and used the sapphire brooch to tie up half of Ivy's hair.

"The party has already started, but your heart is not here. This is the party you carefully prepared."

"Hmm..." Ivy hummed weakly.

"Like a little adult, he can actually create so much joy and happiness on flat ground."

Holmes looked towards the lights in the distance. There was constant laughter coming from inside, mostly children playing and joking.

"You're still worried about Joshua, right?"

Suddenly, Ivy's eyes widened.

"Well..." She hesitantly cried, "Maybe I need to apologize to him. It was indeed my fault..."

"Ha ha!"

"What are you laughing at?" Ivy asked, blinking her eyes, staring at Holmes who was smiling in front of her.

"You've changed so much since we first met," he said with relief.

"You used to be so impulsive, arrogant, and no one dared to offend you or say anything to you... But now, haha! You've learned to think calmly and be modest..."

He smiled and stroked Ivy's fluffy hair.

"Simply put, I've grown up and learned to take responsibility."