Felicity blushed, her hand poised to strike, but Vermont grabbed it and pulled her into his embrace.

"You know, when you dashed off after that fib the other day and Corbin Steven asked me about you, I instantly knew you were pulling a fast one.

I didn't even recognize you.

But back then, I just figured it was another ploy from some wannabe celebrity trying to grab my attention.

With my looks and wealth, I attract quite the crowd." Felicity made a face of disgust.

"Such a narcissist!" Vermont chuckled.

"I've seen all sorts of tactics, but you're the first to greet me with a hug as if we've known each other for ages.

I thought maybe it was because you were not exactly a heartthrob, so you had to resort to some unique methods to catch my eye." Felicity bristled slightly at the "not exactly a heartthrob" remark but was intrigued by Vermont's initial impression of her.

Her curiosity piqued.

"I was intrigued, though.

else she's got up her sleeve to win me over.' So, I scanned the crowd and found you patiently waiting in line for foie gras." The foie gras, freshly seared by the chef, took time, especially with the

this delicacy, and Felicity had

alone; there were seven

until she was

was about to be her turn, the chef announced there was only enough for

be

the chef prepare the foie gras, she struck up a conversation, asking for hers to be cooked a

a child behind her expressed his desire for foie gras,

the

me

child, showing remarkable consideration,

sat together in a corner, relishing the foie

the scene, Vermont approached

up, tears glistening in her

didn't finish his

embarrassment

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