Chapter 552


    Chapter 552 His Kiss Was Sudden and Passionate, Startling Her


    Within the Sullivan Estate, Natalie was adorned in an borate princess gown and impable makeup


    as she satposedly before Desmond. She chose her words carefully, ensuring the conversation


    remained on appropriate topics.


    Desmond was satisfied with her. If the Walkers and Sullivans were to form an alliance, he would ept


    it. The two children were of simr age and would be well-matched among their peers. He currently


    could not find a more suitable candidate than Natalie.


    “Sir, Mr. Noah has returned,” the butler whispered in Desmond’s ear.


    “Okay, send him in.”


    Noah looked at the people before him, a gentle smile on his face as always. “I’m sorry I’mte. I just


    got back from my flight. Thank you for waiting.”


    “No problem,” Oscar Walker replied with a smile. “We arrived not long ago ourselves. This is my


    daughter, Natalie.”


    “Hello,” Natalie greeted Noah politely as she boldly assessed him with her eyes. Unlike those yboys,


    he had a clean look and a good vibe.


    Noah nodded at her. “Hello.”


    “Take Naty to the vineyard for a stroll, Noah. The adults would like to discuss some matters, and you


    two will probably get bored. Go and have fun,” Desmond said, creating an opportunity for them to be


    alone.


    Noah did not refuse andplied with Desmond’s suggestion, taking Natalie to the backyard. They


    walked side by side, maintaining a polite distance between them. The vineyard was filled with a


    fragrant aroma, and there were small baskets in the corners to facilitate easy picking.


    Noah nced at Natalie and asked calmly, “What do you think of me?”


    “Huh?” Natalie blushed, and she said embarrassingly, “You’re so direct… I mean, you seem like a shy


    young man based on your appearance.”


    “I think we should make things clear before it’s toote.”


    “You’re right. But we barely know each other. Don’t you think it’s too early…”


    Noah chuckled and said calmly, “I think you’ve misunderstood. What I meant was that we don’t actually


    have to spend time together. Since it’s the elders who want this union, we can find a reason to get by


    without actually getting close.”


    Natalie was taken aback. “Are you suggesting I tell my dad we aren’tpatible?”


    “I can tell my grandfather the same.”


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    Natalie furrowed her brow. “I don’t want to deceive anyone, and I think we should genuinely spend


    some time together before making any decisions. My first impression of you is decent enough.”


    With his appealing appearance and pleasant personality, coupled with the fact that he was the sole heir


    of the Sullivan family, Noah had the advantage of not having topete for inheritance like in other


    families. Marrying him would make her life within the family estate significantly more straightforward


    and uplicated.


    “I’m sorry,” Noah said apologetically as he sighed. “I’m not interested in a romantic rtionship at the


    moment. My studies and work consume a lot of my energy. I hope you’ll find someone better. As for our


    respective elders, we can simply tell them that we aren’tpatible.”


    Their rtionship ended before it could even start.


    Natalie was dumbfounded. She never expected to be rejected on her first blind date. Perhaps it was


    Noah’s considerate attitude, but she did not feel ufortable or angry.


    Having only one heir in the family had its advantages: there was nopetition for inheritance. But on


    the flip side, it meant that the sole heir carried a tremendous burden.


    Always having a line of suitors, Natalie was not put off and agreed with Noah. Apart from the setback


    she had experienced with Joseph, this was the second failed love attempt of her life.


    On their way home, Oscar asked Natalie how her conversation with Noah went.


    “We’re notpatible.”


    “What makes you say that?”


    “He’s too busy. He has to study and manage his family business, leaving no time for me.”


    “What do you think of him as a person then?”


    “He’s all right. His personality seems good,” Natalie said honestly, refraining from saying anything


    negative about Noah despite his rejection.


    Her father nodded with a hint of understanding, taking it as his daughter not actually rejecting the idea


    of getting to know Noah.


    Joseph and Chloe had a candlelit dinner at home.


    During the meal, Joseph indulged in a cabe. Chloe was suddenly struck with an idea and poured


    him ss after ss. She thought that if he got drunk, he would not think about touching her.


    To her surprise, Joseph had a high alcohol tolerance. Although he was slightly intoxicated, it


    did not affect his actions. When Chloe tried to push him away, he silenced her with a kiss.


    It was sudden and passionate, startling her. She became defenseless and copsed weakly into his


    embrace. Joseph freed his hands, intending to push aside her nightgown.


    “Ugh, no…” Chloe protested as she covered her chest with both hands.


    Overwhelmed by the intensity of the kiss, her eyes turned slightly red, making her look like a cornered


    rabbit. Meanwhile, Joseph transformed into a ravenous wolf, longing to devour the helpless little rabbit.


    “Aren’t you the one who said you missed me? Is this how you express it?” His eyes glistened with


    desire and a hint of disappointment.