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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a bashful warmth that she finally got it. So that’s what

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

out into the hallway–and ran right

Cooper and Leo.

grinned, “Yolanda, out for

hat, face fully

nodded, hoping to quietly slip

caught her

him a pointed look. “What is it now? You

ready to let loose with a snarky comeback, but saw Quinn was

Yolanda, damn that pampered pretty boy–why can’t the two of them just

eyes narrowed in mock seriousness. “Hey Leo, hands off.

hot coal, chest rising and

“Is he

cheeks, unable to hide his amusement at how flustered

with that cute face, someone’s bound to mess with you. Don’t mind Leo, he’s been acting weird lately. Maybe he’s

who hadn’t gotten far, overheard them and shot back, “You’re the crazy one–hell, your whole damn

as he pulled out a cigarette. They’d

up the tab tonight—kind of his way of saying sorry. Your wrist’s alright, isn’t it?” Quinn asked, sounding genuinely

in this circle who treated Yolanda with

couple of red marks on Yolanda’s wrist from where

almost porcelain skin, even the

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she replied, brushing it

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that hard! What, are you made of dough or something?

refusing to dignify him with a reply, and

feeling all sorts of annoyed inside, like something was just stuck

never does anything to piss you off! She’s always so well–behaved, and yet you just love giving her a hard time. Seriously,

Ha!” Leo shot back,

dramatic, mocking laugh, dying to

it felt like he was the only one who could see through her act–the only one in the

infuriating, seriously,‘

back, that restless frustration bubbling up

if Charles ever finds

messing around–Charles would never get pissed at his

*****

the fish tank, watching

with a crooked smile. “Here, wanna give it a try? These little guys

about to take it when Ian caught sight of

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