Chapter 149

Chapter 149

Quinn breathed a sigh of relief, giving Leo a hearty pat on the shoulder. “That’s more like it!”

Leo instantly went quiet; he just felt weird about it. ‘Why do I feel so awkward?’ he thought to himself.

Especially when he had to act soft in front of a woman–yeah, that was just not his thing. ‘Man, this is so not me, Leo grumbled inwardly.

Meanwhile, in the next private room, the food was already on the table.

Yolanda listened to the soothing sound of water trickling over rocks outside, and she felt a wave of calm wash over her.

“All of these dishes were created by master chefs. Do they match your taste?” Ian asked with interest.

Ian tried a few bites and gave a nod.

They took their time eating, and after about forty minutes, Fan suddenly got up and locked the private room door behind them.

Yolanda arched an eyebrow when she noticed Ian had sampled some of the custom mix–the tipsy look in his eyes didn’t escape her.

She’d already shed her hat and mask, leaning back comfortably in her chair, just about to ask Ian what he thought he was doing.

“Ian, we’re still eating in public, you know,” Yolanda warned, her tone half amused, half serious.

“I know, but the drinks here just aren’t my thing. Can’t I have my own taste?” Ian shot back with a sly grin.

‘I seriously want to smack this guy, Yolanda thought to herself.

She idly twirled her wine glass between her fingers, saying nothing.

The tablecloth had an old–world elegance, flowing down to the floor–it reminded Yolanda of that day at the villa.

By the time it was over, her cheeks were flushed, burning with embarrassment.

Ian sat back down across from her, gazing at her with unabashed satisfaction in his eyes.

Yolanda tipped her glass back, finishing the drink in one go before pushing back her chair. “Bathroom break,” she announced, trying to sound casual.

Her cheeks felt like they were on fire–she had to step out and cool down, fast.

Ian’s teasing voice followed her from behind. “Ms. Grant, that look on your face is my favorite.”

Yolanda blinked, honestly having no idea what he was talking about.

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restroom and caught her own reflection—eyes bright, cheeka tinged with a bashful warmth that

emerald earrings making her look even more regal–but in her reflection, there was a hint of fox–like

to leave, she stepped out into

Cooper and Leo.

as he grinned, “Yolanda, out

her mask and hat, face fully out in the

hoping to quietly slip

Leo reached out and caught her

brows, giving him a pointed look. “What is it now?

ready to let loose with a

a glare, frustration bubbling inside. ‘Damn Yolanda, damn that pampered pretty boy–why can’t the

look, eyes narrowed in mock seriousness. “Hey Leo,

hot coal, chest rising and falling

whispered, “Is he crazy or

cheeks, unable to

bringing Charles with you -otherwise, with that cute face, someone’s bound to mess with you. Don’t mind Leo, he’s been acting weird lately. Maybe he’s just hitting

overheard them and shot back, “You’re the

a cigarette. They’d

picking up the tab tonight—kind of his way of saying sorry. Your wrist’s

the few in this circle who treated

couple of red marks on Yolanda’s

her fair, almost porcelain skin, even the slightest pressure

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replied, brushing it

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I didn’t squeeze you that hard! What, are you made of

dignify him with a reply, and

inside, like something was

bumped Leo’s shoulder and said, “Man, do you have to go all rough on Yolanda every single time? She never does anything to piss you off! She’s always so well–behaved, and yet you just love

shot back,

dramatic, mocking laugh, dying to air

through

infuriating, seriously,‘ he

Yolanda’s back, that restless frustration bubbling up in

Charles ever finds out you keep messing with his wife,

would never get

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into the private room to find Ian hanging out by the fish tank, watching the brightly colored fish dart around as he tossed in

a crooked smile. “Here, wanna give it a

just about to take it when Ian caught sight of the marks on her wrist. His face fell instantly.

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