Chapter 279
It seemed that the bright–eyed girl named Belle was indeed extraordinarily capable.
“I’m pleased to meet you too. You have a lovely radiant and warm smile” Natalia admitted honestly
expressing her first impression of Belle
Belle, however, gave a small chuckle Mrs. Andersen, you must be teasing me My colleagues at work
call me the Ice Queen behind my back. Once I get into work mode, I don’t even recognize my own kin!”
Natalia took another look at Belle The girl in front of her seemed like a very kind person Maybe her
colleagues had mistaken her?
Natalia didn’t feel the need to indulge in pleasantnes with someone she had no connection with She
simply smiled politely and did not continue the conversation
Belle, having quickly risen from a novice to a CEO’s assistant was indeed a force to be reckoned with
Her ability to read the room and gauge peoples emotions could not be underestimated So when Natalia
stopped talking Belle excused herself, “Mr. and Mrs. Andersen, please continue your meal, I need to
deal with some work matters
She then gracefully walked towards the exit in her sleek high heels.
“She has such a bright smile” Natalia mused watching Belle’s retreating figure
Contrary to her Magnus didn’t agree. Really? I didn’t notice. Only my wife is the epitome of perfection in
this world”
“tterer” Natalia couldn’t help butugh. She yfully pinched Magnus‘ arm and quickly forgot about
the incident
The restaurant was impressively efficient, soon enough, the waiter served the dish that Magnus had
ordered
Seeing therge te of salmon sashimi, Natalia was somewhat taken aback. “Will we be able to finish
it?”
Magnus, being considerate served a piece of the sulent salmon for Natalia “Why do we have to
finish it? We should just enjoy it ”
Natalia gave Magnus a sideways nce. I know you’re wealthy, the wealthiest in Melfort, but can you
not be so wasteful? Do your folks know about your extravagant ways of living
Magnus, with a piece of salmon mid–air, was dumbfounded as he looked at Natalia. It was just a meal.
Was there a need to make such a fuss about it?
They looked at each other and burst intoughter, the atmosphere was rxing
Unbeknownst to them, a pair of resentful eyes were watching from a hidden corner if looks could kill,
they would have been riddled with holes already
While the couple was enjoying their intimate lunch, Lexi, trapped in a castle, was utterly despondent
Lex was tossing and turning on the bed, filled with regret Callum clearly imprisoned her. Why didn’t she
have the sense to avoid drinking with him and end up being taken advantage of again?
No, wait! Lexi thought senously, her face burning with embarrassment. She was so drunk at that time,
who knows, maybe in her intoxicated state, she was the one who forced herself on Callum?
Ah! Lex screamed in her mind, feeling like she was going insane!
Just as she was contemting banging her head against the wall to calm down, the door to her room
was pushed open. Lex lifted the pillow from her head and peeked through the gap As Callums
handsome face, which suddenly seemed more appealing, appeared, her brain just stopped working.
She quickly pressed the pillow back onto her head, praying fervently. “Don’t look don’t look
“Are you nning to suffocate yourself? Callum almost chuckled, watching with amusement as Lexi
buried her head in the pillow
I can’t hear him I can’t hear it. I am asleep, asleep” Lexi hypnotized herself, trying to ck out Callum’s
voice
However Callum clearly had no intention of allowing her to do so. He strolled over to the bed, pulling off
the pillow from Lexi’s head. “Silly girl, were you really nning to suffocate yourself?
With the pillow gone. Lex had nowhere to hide. Her face was flushed red from the pillow, and her eyes
were shifty as she stared at the pink bedspread “Ah? 1, I just fell asleep I don’t know what you’re
talking about”
Callum chuckled softly and was not nning to expose Lexis little tie Theard you haven’t been eating
well. Is it because the food from the lutchen isn’t to your liking”
Lex shook her head “No. I just dont have an appetite. The food from the kitchen is delicious, really”
“Really? Callum narrowed his eyes. “I thought the chefs were cking off I was about to fire them.”
“No, please dorit its just that I havent had much appetite recently, not the chefs fault! Lexi panicked.
She couldn’t let others be fired because of her
“That’s good if they can’t make food that makes you salivate. I would still fire them.”
Hearing Callums domineering statement, Lexi was speechless. She instinctively looked up at him, only
to find herself falling into his intense gaze, causing ber
Why was he looking at her like this?
Lex suddenly felt shy and stuttered. ‘No. their food is delicious, it’s just that I haven’t been feeling well,
really”
Callum didn’t respond. He didn’t understand why he was so eager to see this petitedy Ever since that
right, he would always see her smiles and frowns no matter what fe
did
And he couldn’t forget that feeling of
tion when he was inside her
Could it be that he was starting to like this youngdy?
The idea frightened Callum He took a few steps back, shaking his head vehemently Impossible, he had
igred Buttercup for so many years, how could he be enfatuated with
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someone else?
Lexi watched Callum curiously not understanding why his expression had suddenly changed.
“Can I go out for a walk? You promised mest time” Lear gathered her courage and tentatively asked
Callum contracted his gaze and quickly nodded Yes you can go out whenever you want
Lex was taken aback. She hadn’t expected Callum to agree to her request so easily. She was so
thrilled that she momentarily lost her words
“The estate is vast, and you might get lost if you’re alone il call for Rita She can apany you‘
Callum sad, before stepping out to fetch Rita.
It wasn’t long before Rita stepped in respectfully “Ms Lexi, Mr. Callum mentioned you’d like some fresh
art
Lexi nodded “Yes, Id like to take a stroll
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“Very well Ms. Lex. Please follow ma