Chapter 640:

Cedric turned his gaze away, speaking without emotion.

“No.

You can leave now. Close the door behind you.”

Nina curled her red lips into a smile.

“Are you upset? This wine is really good. Want to give it a try? It has an amazing taste.” She raised the bottle of wine and, without waiting for his response, walked into the room with it.

Nina uncorked the bottle of wine with practiced ease, a skill that spoke of experience. Before Cedric could even furrow his brows, she had already filled their glasses and set them neatly in front of him and Ryan. Nina’s alcohol tolerance had been honed deliberately, and she could outdrink almost anyone—a fact that wasn’t far from the truth.

Ryan and Cedric, for their part, were no strangers to holding their liquor. As the alcohol worked its magic, Ryan’s tongue loosened. With a mischievous grin, he turned to Nina as she took her seat.

“So, are you into Cedric?”

curling on her lips as a blush bloomed across her

Besides, someone like Cedric is way out of my league. He’s like a star shining high in the heavens, and I’m just a tiny speck of dust on the earth—completely unworthy.” While speaking, Nina’s eyes flickered up, her gaze resting on Cedric’s lips. The sight

hold his attention, she worked tirelessly to find topics of conversation, all while

Ryan matched him drink for drink, and despite Nina having made three trips downstairs

endless worlds

out of wine?” Ryan asked, casting a glance at the collection of empty bottles littering the

mock defeat. She had hoped Ryan would take the hint

Nina quickly

got a bottle of excellent vintage at

two stay put, and

pulled out her

Cedric actually drank your

voice brimmed

upstairs right now, waiting for it. Mom, you still have those century-old bottles, right? Please send

Elyse sounded doubtful.

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