Chapter 146 Episode 146

As she took a leisurely sip, she stated with a sly grin, “This drink is hardly worthy of someone with such refined tastes as you, Mr.

James.”

Elijah’s witty retorts deserted him, a flash of embarrassment crossing his features as he remembered his own snide comments about Stewart’s choice of drink.

The corners of Elizabeth’s mouth twitched upwards, her eyes twinkling with mischief as she delighted in his embarrassment.

Suddenly, the room’s atmosphere was ripped apart by the roar of thunder, a brilliant streak of lightning illuminating the darkening sky, followed by a torrential downpour.

Startled, Elizabeth’s focus momentarily shifted away from their banter, a lapse Elijah exploited to snatch the cola from her grip.

He noticed a faint lip print where her mouth had touched the can.

As he sipped from the same spot, memories of her soft lips lingered unexpectedly.

When Elizabeth collected herself, she found Elijah smirking, the cola can nearly empty as he flaunted it, saying, “Sometimes, trying something new isn’t such a bad idea.”

“Childish,” she retorted dismissively, rolling her eyes.

Pulling out her phone, she decided it was time for him to leave.

“I’m calling Oliver to take you home.”

His expression soured as she dialed, her voice brisk in the damp air.

“It’s pouring outside.

come and pick up your

Oliver’s response was unexpectedly

“I apologize, Mrs.

but I’m tied

close by, so Elijah caught

into the sofa, his

a glance toward Elijah, her skepticism

drop the matter, insisting, “Isn’t there a driver or perhaps an

responded with measured respect, “Every car’s under

struck Elizabeth as

tabs on the vehicle maintenance schedules and thus lacked

toward the bathroom, she lowered her tone, her

your attempt to set us up,

presence will only stir further up

voice held a

“Mrs.

reading too much into

really am tied

wait a little longer? I’ll be there as soon as

sharply, “Oliver, the

a scoff, she ended

lounged, her expression blank, she declared, “I’m weary of this

this apartment

leave whenever

with an unexpected

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