Chapter 215
"His breath hitched, and he arched a distinguished brow, “You really think this will satisfy me? You know this is my first time ever eating at a fast-food joint tonight.”
Cassie felt a thrilling shiver run through her. Sometimes it was just so easy for a woman to be moved. Seeing him make even the smallest effort for her sweetened her heart like honey.
“Then... is this good enough?” She bit her lip, her face turning red as she put her arms around his neck for another kiss.
This time, Joseph held the back of her head and kissed her deeply, only letting go when they both needed to breathe.
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In a fancy private room, Andrew, Charlotte, and others were eager to please a dashing man who was sitting in the middle of the couch.
This man was Richard, and he had come from New York.
The Hernandez family was Madison's top family, and even their distant relatives were highly respected and admired.
""Mr. Hernandez, I'd like you to meet my girlfriend, Olivia,"" Andrew said as he brought Olivia over. ""Her dad owns a big part of Peace Group, and she's brought you some gifts tonight.""
Olivia was clad in a light-colored gown that accentuated her figure. While she might not have been as stunning as Cassie, the Brooks family was renowned for their attractiveness in Madison’s social circles.
She wore a subtle, calculating makeup that evening, and her innocent smile shimmered with a hint of purity.
Richard's gaze darkened at the sight.
Olivia knew how to deal with men very well. Marrying into the Hernandez family would be better than any other option, even Andrew.
She smiled seductively, “Mr. Hernandez, this diamond is a special family heirloom from the Brooks family.”
She opened the box and Richard's eyes lit up, “This diamond must be worth over a million, huh?”
""As long as it makes you happy, the cost doesn't matter,"" Olivia said, trying to make him like her even more.
He laughed heartily, “You sure have a way with words. I like it.” He playfully flicked her nose, leaving everyone guessing whether he meant the diamond or the woman herself.
The room fell into a sudden hush, all eyes on Andrew.
Andrew maintained an unperturbed smile.
For the rest of the night, Olivia stayed with Richard, singing, talking, and making him laugh. It didn't take long before he was laughing a lot.
In the middle of everything, Olivia said she needed to go to the bathroom. But when she got there, Andrew was waiting for her.
""Andrew, thank you so much for tonight. I hope Mr. Hernandez can help the Brooks family, reclaim the position of Chairman,"" Olivia said, her smile masking the shrewd calculation as she hooked her arm through Andrew's. She wasn't a fool to discard Andrew just because Richard had treated her differently for a moment.
""Glad I could help,"" Andrew replied with a forced smile. ""You and Mr. Hernandez...""
""Don't get it twisted,"" Olivia cut in quickly, ""you're the one I love. It's just that Mr. Hernandez wouldn't let me leave earlier...""
""I get it, I'm not upset,"" Andrew reassured her, patting the back of her hand. ""Once the Brooks family gets their position back, our two families can do even better together.""
""As long as you understand,"" Olivia said with a touch of coldness in her heart, but she quickly let it go. Her alliance with Andrew had always been one of convenience.
""The key now is to keep Mr. Hernandez happy,"" Andrew said as he playfully tousled her hair. ""I'll wait for you.""
""Thanks.""
Olivia returned to Richard's side.
This time, Richard wrapped his arms around her waist without hesitation.
By eleven o'clock, Richard had become slightly tipsy, and Andrew suggested Olivia help him upstairs to rest."
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