Chapter 1976


    Estelle offered a sheepish grin, "Let''s just eat, shall we?"


    Lambert said, "Oh, by the way, Santa us paid us a visitst night at our ce, seemed pretty fierce


    too. Anything unusual happen around here?"


    Sylvia nced surreptitiously at Jonathan, her expression one of shock, "Santa? Could it have been


    some kind of act set up by the folks from Zion?"


    Estelle looked down at her steak, her heart skipping a beat. So Lambert had been knocked outst


    night!


    Rubbing his neck, Lambert winced, "Still hurts. If it was someone from Zion, I''ll make them pay! Oh,


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    and," he turned to Estelle, "I didn''t get a chance to give you your present yesterday."


    "What?" Estelle raised an eyebrow.


    She was unaware that Lambert had also dressed up as Santa in an attempt to enter her room, thinking


    he merely referred to a run-in with the Santa who was supposed to deliver her gift.


    Lambert presented the gift, cing it in front of Estelle, "Open it and see!"


    A sleek, ck velvet jewelry box. Not daring to look at Jonathan, Estelle pushed the box back, "I


    appreciate the thought. Thank you!"


    "In front of Mr. Alvis and Ms. Beverly, you''re being formal with me?" Lambert''s eyes were tender as he


    opened the box and drew out a diamond ne.


    Therge diamond glittered brilliantly.


    Despite the awkward timing, Sylvia couldn''t help but express her admiration, "What a gorgeous


    ne!"


    Jonathan''s gaze was fixed on Estelle, his eyes as cold and piercing as the diamond''s sparkle.


    Estelle immediately declined, "It''s too valuable, I can''t ept it."


    "Just now on the way here, you said my sincerity wasn''t worth much. What about now?" Lambert


    challenged with a raised eyebrow.


    Estelle replied, "Value isn''t measured by money or diamonds."


    "But I feel there''s nothing that expresses my true feelings better than a diamond."


    Suddenly, Jonathan set down his silverware, the clink against the marble table echoed coolly, matching


    the sharp edge in his voice, "Are you two here to unt your romance in my face?"


    Estelle blushed fiercely, her head bowed, her ears burning.


    Seeing her like this, Jonathan''s heart softened, and he said quietly, "Let''s eat."


    But Lambert’s gaze was intense, watching the beautiful flush on Estelle''s cheeks, he whispered, "First


    time I''ve seen you blush."


    The anger in Jonathan had just subsided red up again.


    Sylvia handed Jonathan a ss of ice water at just the right moment, "It''s a bit hot. Some water might


    help."


    Jonathan had intended to have a pleasant meal with Estelle, but it was turning out to be as


    ufortable as indigestion.


    After the meal, Estelle excused herself to the restroom. As she stood at the sink, about to wash her


    hands, the door opened and Jonathan came in, wrapping his arms around her from behind and


    nting a kiss on her lips.


    Estelle''s breath carried the sweet scent of wine.


    Jonathan held her tightly, his movements rough with evident displeasure.


    "I can''t take it!" Jonathan''s voice was hoarse and strained as he nuzzled her neck.


    He had never felt so frustrated before!


    She was his woman, after all!


    "Because I missed you!" Jonathan took a deep breath, "Knowing you were close by but untouchable,


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    It was maddening!


    Estelle chuckled softly, holding him tighter, "Trust me, Lambert''s just showing off, that''s all."


    "Are you sure he doesn''t have other intentions?" The man frowned.


    "Positive!" Estelle assured him firmly.