Jojo and Coco's Unexpected Love

Chapter 552 His Kiss Was Sudden and Passionate, Startling Her

Within the Sullivan Estate, Natalie was adorned in an elaborate princess gown and impeccable makeup as she sat composedly before Desmond. She chose her words carefully, ensuring the conversation remained on appropriate topics.

Desmond was satisfied with her. If the Walkers and Sullivans were to form an alliance, he would accept it. The two children were of similar age and would be well-matched among their peers. He currently could not find a more suitable candidate than Natalie.

“Sir, Mr. Noah has returned,” the butler whispered in Desmond’s ear.

“Okay, send him in.”

Noah looked at the people before him, a gentle smile on his face as always. “I’m sorry I’m late. I just got back from my flight. Thank you for waiting.”

“No problem,” Oscar Walker replied with a smile. “We arrived not long ago ourselves. This is my daughter, Natalie.”

“Hello,” Natalie greeted Noah politely as she boldly assessed him with her eyes. Unlike those playboys, he had a clean look and a good vibe.

Noah nodded at her. “Hello.”

“Take Naty to the vineyard for a stroll, Noah. The adults would like to discuss some matters, and you two will probably get bored. Go and have fun,” Desmond said, creating an opportunity for them to be alone.

and complied with Desmond’s suggestion, taking Natalie to the backyard. They walked side by side, maintaining a polite distance between them. The vineyard was filled with a fragrant aroma,

calmly, “What

I mean,

should make things clear before it’s

But we barely know each other. Don’t you think it’s too

misunderstood. What I meant was that we don’t actually have to spend time together. Since it’s the elders

taken aback. “Are you suggesting I tell my

my grandfather

don’t want to deceive anyone, and I think we should genuinely spend some time together before

of not having to compete for inheritance like in other families. Marrying him would make her life within the family estate

sighed. “I’m not interested in a romantic relationship at the moment. My studies and work consume a lot of my energy. I hope you’ll find

ended before it could even start.

dumbfounded. She never expected to be rejected on her first blind date. Perhaps it was Noah’s considerate

only one heir in the family had its advantages: there was no competition for inheritance. But on the flip side, it

Noah. Apart from the setback she had experienced

their way home, Oscar asked Natalie how her conversation with

“We’re not compatible.”

makes you

manage his family business, leaving