Chapter 179

Scarlette was caught off guard and had no choice but to tilt her head back. After a moment, she seemed to grasp what had happened and turned away. Nicholas' kiss landed on her cheek, and he stubbornly continued downwards, leaving a trail of deliberate marks.

"Nicholas, that's enough."

"It's not enough. I was already holding back in the private booth. You can't just leave after sleeping with me."

He gripped her chin, pulling her in for another forceful kiss. Clara staggered back a few steps, her face a canvas of shock. Once she gathered herself, she thoughtfully closed the booth door. After a while, she returned to Dylan's booth.

Dylan and Morgan sat across from each other, silent but not uncomfortable. When Clara sat down, Dylan asked, "Did you find them?"

Clara darted a glance at Morgan and shook her head. "No, the place is huge. I couldn't tell where they went."

about Morgan asking more questions, so she quickly buried her face in her soup. But Morgan remained unruffled,

lipstick stain, and sat beside Morgan with a provoking look. "Did my

and grinned. "She mentioned he was too young and a bit of a

lipstick with a napkin. "Oh really? Some women say they don't like

finally piecing together the drama unfolding. Suddenly, a piece of perfectly cooked salmon appeared in her bowl. Dylan, seemingly oblivious to the tension, and

for more. Morgan set his glass

great shape, and that's all there

silent. He was clearly hit where it

rose, elegantly wiping his mouth. "I've got a message from Scarlette. I should get going.

just stared at his bowl, lost in thought, his fingers absentmindedly stirring. He stood up to leave, reminding Dylan, "That proposal's

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