Wendy was managing the guests with a touch of grace that seemed a little overdone. Chloe raised an eyebrow, but certainly wasn’t going to call her out on it. After all, tonight’s business dinner was her hard work. Why not let someone else take the reins for a change?

Chloe, seeing that Wendy was intentionally keeping the guests from interacting with her too much, decided to take her leave. But as she turned, she noticed Damon heading her way. Her eyes, which had a faint smile, suddenly brightened upon seeing the man.

It was clear to the onlookers that this wasn’t her usual smile. They had never thought that a person’s smile could be so diverse, varying in intensity, depth, and

emotion.

As Damon approached, his presence was overwhelming. Wherever he went, he became the center of attention without having to say or do anything.

His extraordinarily handsome face bore a hint of indifference, and his sharp, well–defined features remained unmoved. His abyss–like black eyes revealed no trace of emotion.c2

Except when he was with Chloe. Only then could others glimpse the other expressions on his face.

It was also thanks to him that the strong woman, who always wore a distant smile and never showed a trace of warmth between her eyebrows in front of others, showed them a different side of her. The icy aloofness in her eyes was replaced by a warmth that she herself probably didn’t even realize.

Their interaction inevitably drew the attention of everyone around them.

“What were you talking about?” Damon asked Chloe in a low voice as he stood beside her.

him. “Just discussing the Alonso family’s

as he scanned

done.” Chloe shook her head. “I’m hungry, and I want juice: Or maybe soda

you want to drink?” Damon asked, his tone somewhat

quickly

forward and wrapping his arms around her waist. “Let’s go get something

His boss seemed to be unusually assertive in front of his

him take the lead in

brought Nate back to reality. He quickly responded and left to carry out his

confused but soon got

filled with all kinds of snacks. Nate was continuously adding more items: juices, milk, you name it.

for a moment. “Isn’t this a bit much?” Was this what Damon meant when

said nonchalantly, as if there was nothing strange about their

that delicate,” Chloe responded. “As long as it’s not

a piece of chocolate cake for

bite, and the gazes of the

were a given. All the guests invited by the Alonso family were prominent figures in P City, so the quality of the food and drinks was top–notch. But

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255