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.

polite distance between them. The vineyard was filled with a fragrant aroma, and there were small baskets in the corners to facilitate

calmly, “What

said embarrassingly, “You’re so direct… I mean, you

think we should make things clear before it’s too late.”

we barely know each other.

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

was taken aback. “Are you suggesting I tell my

can tell my grandfather

her brow. “I don’t want to deceive anyone, and I think we should genuinely spend some

Sullivan family, Noah had the advantage of not having to compete for inheritance like in other families. Marrying him

sorry,” Noah said apologetically as he 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 someone

ended before it could even

was dumbfounded. She never expected to be rejected on her first blind date. Perhaps it was Noah’s considerate attitude, but she did not feel uncomfortable or angry.

the family had its advantages: there was no competition for inheritance. But on the flip side, it meant

put off and agreed with Noah. Apart from the setback she had experienced with Joseph, this

way home, Oscar asked Natalie how her conversation with Noah

“We’re not compatible.”

makes you say

and manage