Captivation: Want Nothing But You

Victor’s voice was low, but Rachel still heard him clearly.

It was a good thing she was about to get out of the car-she could pretend she didn’t hear his response. With her

one foot already outside, she managed to pause imperceptibly to absorb what she had heard, then soon returned to normal as she moved the rest of her body and turned to look at Joey in Victor’s arms. “Let me carry him inside.” Rachel reached out her hands, preparing to take Joey with her. Victor dodged her hands and responded in a cold voice, “No, thanks.”

He then walked away towards the house so fast, leaving no chance for Rachel to speak to him again. Clearly, he succeeded. Rachel stood by the car alone and watched his back go further away. She could only purse her lips, withdraw her numbing hands, and slowly shake her head as she heaved a sigh.

After collecting herself, she saw that Victor was already deep in the vestibule. She tried to ignore what he had just done and quickly followed him inside.

As soon as Lukas saw them in the driveway, he waited for them in the foyer so he could welcome them both. He was delighted to see them come in one after the other, even more so with the little boy in Victor’s arms.

‘The three of them were together tonight!’

At first, Lukas felt a tad worried when he saw the fire in Gentlefolk through the news. Now, seeing the three come back together warmed his heart.

“Mr. Sullivan, Miss Bennet.” Unable to hide his joy, Lukas ended up greeting them with a big smile. Aside from a nod, Victor didn’t say a word in response and went upstairs as he carried Joey. Rachel, on the other hand, was still taking her shoes off at the vestibule.

When she raised her head, Victor was already up the landing. She pressed her lips and unwittingly checked the time on her phone.

“Have you had dinner yet, Miss Bennet? The food in the kitchen is still warm. Would you like me to bring it out?” Lukas curiously asked.

if

to dine with them these days. Since she failed to inform him that they wouldn’t get to eat at home, knowing Lukas,

have,” Lukas

you

got caught off guard. He wasn’t prepared to answer such an unexpected question, so he struggled to find

his reaction, Rachel instantly confirmed her

if it’s already dinner time and I haven’t called you, go ahead and eat first.” The thought of Lukas waiting for them with an empty stomach at such an old age made Rachel feel a little guilty. “It’s my fault. Sorry that I forgot to call you tonight.” “No, Miss Bennet. Please don’t say that. I’m already too old to have much appetite.” Lukas chuckled. “It’s okay for me

food out.” Fully aware that she wouldn’t be able to persuade him, Rachel decided to

no. Let me do it.” Lukas hurried to

take the dishes. Instead, she looked at the bag in her a thought about putting it down in

from the kitchen, asking the servants to bring the

he caught a glimpse of Victor by the stairs with a

are you

attention from Lukas to look at Rachel, but

put my things down.” Finally, Rachel broke the silence and then passed Victor

it seemed it was

with his palms up, as if saying, “Don’t ask

signature low and

“It’s getting late,”

he blurted out, “What?” Victor narrowed his eyes at Ivan. The glare made Ivan shiver