Chapter 1495

Chapter 1495:

Pearce stood up, offering a reassuring smile. “Don’t worry, Elyse. They’re all just my friends. Come sit next to me, and I’ll introduce you to everyone.”

Still a little jittery, Elyse took Chloe’s arm and followed, settling into her seat.

Victor broke the ice with a friendly smile. “Hey, Elyse! Do you like berries? The ones here are super fresh.”

He placed a bowl of berries in front of Elyse with a flourish.

Elyse couldn’t hide her delight. She was a sucker for berries, and seeing her favorite fruit made her heart lift. She flashed Victor a grateful smile. “Thanks, Victor. But I don’t think I ever told you I liked berries, did I?”

Victor chuckled, a mischievous glint in his eye. “We’ve crossed paths a few times, and I couldn’t help but notice you seemed to enjoy them, so I made a mental note of it.”

clearly enjoying himself, teased, “Since when did you start paying so much attention to Pearce’s cousin, Victor? You don’t even know my favorite fruit, yet you’ve memorized hers.

“Hey,

continued, “Accuse you? You walked in and ordered berries without hesitation, but when we reached for

eyebrow, his eyes wide with realization. “Wait a minute, Victor, you sly dog! You’ve got a thing for Elyse, don’t you?

any longer, gently interjected, “Pearce, please

“Hush now. In my eyes, you’re as pure as an angel.

his chin with a playful smirk, retorted, “I’m just looking

tight with irritation as he challenged

by paying attention. That makes me more thoughtful

frustration mounting. “Can’t you stick to your own family instead of trying

still smiling. “Elyse is delightful. Can you blame me

in with a sly grin. “Victor, it sounds like you’re hunting for a

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