Chapter 214
Chapter 214:
Her words dripped with calculated flattery, and Jensen predictably erupted into laughter. “Of course I can gain entry! Finding someone presents no challenge whatsoever. Who are you seeking, Willa p>
“My sister, Noelle, is currently inside,” Willa replied quickly. “I’d like you to investigate who she’s accompanying. I’m genuinely concerned about her welfare p>
Jensen naturally knew Noelle’s identity. She dominated internet discussions these days, her fame ascending rapidly.
At Noelle’s name, an image of her breathtakingly beautiful face materialized in his mind, and he experienced a surge of excitement.
Compared to Willa, Noelle embodied true beauty.
What a tragedy that he’d never secured an opportunity to approach Noelle closely. If he had, given his flirtatious nature, he would have pursued her with relentless determination.
Ethan had guided Noelle through the entrance and into the building’s interior. She surveyed her surroundings with quiet observation. The hall stretched before them, spacious and refined, with floral arrangements positioned to create an atmosphere of understated sophistication. Fragrant air drifted around them, carrying notes that seemed to ease her tension.
Rе𝘤о𝗆𝗺e𝘯𝖽 𝘵о y𝗼u𝗋 𝖿𝗿𝘪e𝗻d𝘀
Several attendants positioned themselves discreetly in shadowed corners, poised to respond at the slightest gesture.
Ethan escorted Noelle to an elongated table and indicated where she should sit.
Within moments, a server approached bearing an impressive selection of artisanal drinks and delicate desserts, arranging them with practiced precision across the polished surface.
Noelle’s attention gravitated toward a porcelain plate displaying perfectly cut slices of green grape jelly cake. The presentation appeared almost too beautiful to disturb.
Ethan settled into the chair opposite her, his slender fingers retrieving a small silver fork. He pierced a morsel of cake and extended it toward her lips. “Care to try this p>
She studied his face briefly, then deliberately turned away.
After everything that had transpired between them, she refused to succumb to his calculated charm.
Ethan’s eyebrow arched slightly, and a soft chuckle rumbled from his chest. He leaned closer, determined to complete his gesture.
Noelle evaded him once more.
Undaunted, he matched her movements, keeping the fork steady before her face. His voice dropped to that deep, husky register that carried teasing warmth. “Noey, I invested considerable time creating this. Just one small bite p>
She hesitated, then parted her lips and accepted the offering, though her glare remained fixed on his features.
The instant the cake met her tongue, her eyes widened with unmistakable delight.
The flavor was extraordinary!
How had he mastered such culinary skill?
She nearly asked where he had acquired this talent when she remembered her commitment to maintaining silence. She pressed her lips together firmly, releasing a small, frustrated sound.
Ethan found her reaction utterly captivating, and a low, velvety laugh escaped him—a sound that proved dangerously alluring. “I began learning years ago,” he revealed.
During that period, they hadn’t completely fallen out with each other. However, Noelle had consistently expressed distaste for their arranged marriage. She had declared he wasn’t her preferred type, criticized his inability to cook, and stated her desire to marry someone with culinary expertise.