Chapter 727

He flashed a slight smile, skipping the excuses, and got straight to the point, "Heard you were here having a drink, so I thought I'd drop by. Drinking alone can be a drag-mind if I join you?"

His direct and passionate approach sent a flutter through even the seasoned Selena's heart. She got where Rhett was coming from, seeing a reflection of her own younger self-full of zest and doing whatever it took to win over the man she adored.

Even though she wasn't feeling any sparks with Rhett just yet, she couldn't help but feel a kinship with him. So, she didn't turn him down and grinned, "Sure thing."

They settled back into their seats, and Rhett suggested a cocktail for Selena- sweet, not too strong, and absolutely delicious. Selena picked up on his thoughtfulness, a glint of appreciation shining in her eyes.

They toasted and sipped, gradually getting a bit tipsy. Selena, resting her head on one hand, felt the warmth of the alcohol, her whole being relaxed. Under the soft light, her face was fresh and alluring, and Rhett couldn't help but stare, his heartbeat quickening.

He'd seen plenty of women, but none held a candle to her. Every little thing about her seemed made to captivate him, each gesture tugging at his heartstrings.

hint of masculine boldness. "Selena, are you upset today

he had a hand in it. Her troubles with Joy were partly

leaned in a bit, "If he makes you

I do

won't have to deal with his nonsense," he suggested, his voice laced

his intense gaze and asked instead of answering, "Do you really not care? If your family

minding her past marriage and two kids was a big deal. Most guys from notable families cared about such things. Dr. Campbell, for

the Campbell family. Rhett chuckled softly, "I don't care. Growing up abroad taught me not to sweat the small stuff. When I like someone, I like all of them. My family's pretty open-minded too. If I like someone, they'll back me up. That's why

words earned him some brownie points. Selena's eyebrows

why not give us a shot? We might

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