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.”

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. What’s going

“Hey, don’t

for them, you acted like they were a precious

you sly dog! You’ve got a thing for Elyse, don’t you? I’m warning you, my innocent-as-an-angel cousin

any longer, gently interjected,

In my eyes, you’re as pure as an angel. Just sit tight

smirk, retorted,

for her? I’m her family. I can do that!” Pearce’s voice was tight with irritation as he challenged

and dislikes just by

you stick to your

you

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

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