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”

“Flatterer” Natalia couldn’t help but laugh. She playfully 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 the large plate of salmon sashimi, Natalia was somewhat taken aback. “Will we be able to finish it?”

Magnus, being considerate served a piece of the succulent salmon for Natalia “Why do we have to finish it? We should just enjoy it ”

Natalia gave Magnus a sideways glance. 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 into laughter, the atmosphere was relaxing 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 contemplating 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 planning 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 black 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 planning 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 planning 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 slacking 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 petite lady 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 young lady?

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 someone else?

Lexi watched Callum curiously not understanding why his expression had suddenly changed.

“Can I go out for a walk? You promised me last 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 accompany 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 14.06 “Very well Ms. Lex. Please follow ma