Chapter 0457

Peter turned to look at the woman who had consumed his thoughts all day. He smiled and said, “Yes? What’s the matter, Celeste?”

With a hint of hesitation, she replied, “The event organizer sent me to find you. Apparently, he needs to discuss something with you, but he didn’t say what. Peter, please don’t feel obligated to buy anything if you don’t want

to.”

“Don’t worry,” Peter said casually as he stepped closer to her. “That’s something I rarely do. Besides, I doubt there’s much left to buy–Theodore practically purchased everything in the gallery.”

Suddenly, a cold breeze swept through, causing Celeste’s slain to goosebump. Peter noticed and instinctively pulled her close to his chest. She felt her cheeks flush with warmth. Since meeting him the day before, Peter had shown her many small acts of kindness, all of which she noticed.

“Well, let’s see what your colleague needs,” Peter said, gently lifting her chin.

Celeste quickly stepped back, aware of the curious glances from others arriving at the gallery. As they walked back inside, they found the man who had sent Celeste to fetch Peter.

“Mr. Palmer, sorry to bother you. I just needed to confirm the shipping details for the paintings you’ve purchased. I didn’t see Mr. Bennett today.”

I can handle it,” Peter replied.

to be sent to this address in Westhaven, while

right. We originally lived there. The house is large, and although we recently moved, my friend is a nostalgic man. He likes to

you’ve confirmed it, I have no

go, then turned to Peter with a hint of curiosity in

to stay in Valentia?”

glanced at her, noting the nostalgic tone in

living in Slovenia, and our house there

meant to voice her thoughts aloud–it had

“Just curious…”

He saw a flicker of unease in her eyes, smiled warmly, and asked, ”

question. His intense gaze made her nervous.

a little earlier today. I’m feeling a bit tired and asked a friend

take

looked at him with wide, surprised eyes.

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