Chapter 301

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I saw he had his laptop open, working right there on my coffee table. “I just wanted to have lunch with you,” I said, keeping the real reason to myself- didn’t want Nathan to worry.

Nathan couldn’t hide his delight. He quickly closed his laptop and came over. “It’s about lunchtime. What do you want to eat?”

I shook my head. “Anything’s fine, as long as I’m eating with you.”

Nathan’s face flushed, clearly embarrassed but happy. He nodded, a little shy. “Alright, let’s head out and take a stroll first.”

“Sounds good.” I grabbed my bag and followed him downstairs.

His driver was waiting downstairs. Nathan asked him for a recommendation, and the driver suggested a nice restaurant.

“Got any plans for the afternoon?” Nathan asked me.

I was supposed to have work to do, but after that blow–up with Jared, my afternoon was wide open. “Nope,” I said.

Nathan immediately reached into the back seat and pulled out two tickets. “A friend of mine is holding a luxury watch exhibition in Shaville. He invited me before, and I thought I’d bring you along this time.”

to go,” I replied,

looked, Nathan couldn’t help but reach out and run his fingers through my hair, then cupped the back of my head and

glanced at the caller ID, and then shot me a look

tone neutral, “Answer it. If he asks where

baffled

weird again,” I forced a smile as

he know we’re together?” Nathan asked, looking a little

scared he’ll find out?” I leaned

“There’s nothing to be afraid of.

him a

up right away. Just from their conversation, I could tell Jared was

having lunch. Can we talk later?” Nathan kept his

look as he spoke, frowning. “You planning to get back together with her? I wouldn’t know. Maybe you should ask

down, rested my chin on my hand, and paid attention to what he

here,” Nathan said, his tone unreadable. Then he handed me the phone. “Mr. Holcomb

and walked over to a quiet corner. Nathan had lost his

so you really are with him,” Jared snapped the moment he realized

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