330 The Scorpio Palace
Isabella felt anxious, speechless and angry!
Joseph was clearly targeting her! He was clearly threatening her! He wanted to get all the benefits. How could he be so shameless?
âItâs fine. You guys keep dancing.â
âIsabella, are you alright?â Cedric held Isabella.
âIâm fine. As for you, you were hit. Are you okay?â Isabella asked with concern.
Cedric shook his head. âIâm not that weak. Everyone is having fun tonight. Itâs quite interesting.â
Isabella looked at the two people spinning in the field. âI donât like this kind of atmosphere. Itâs too noisy.â
Cedric smiled and knocked on Isabellaâs forehead.
âAs expected, our hearts are connected. Although it is interesting, it is too noisy. Letâs go to the end of the boat and enjoy the wind.â
.....
âAlright.â
Cedric led Isabella away.
âIâll give you a sweet cocktail.â
At the stern of the ship, Cedric and Isabella were leaning against the guardrail. There was no noise, and the night breeze was cool. The atmosphere was just right.
âWhat is this?â Isabella looked at the cocktail in her hand and said in admiration, âThe taste is really good.â
âThe Scorpio Palace.â
Cedric smiled, âThe taste is very good, but it has a very strong effect. Usually, bad men would use it to get a woman drunk in bars.â
Isabella smiled. âDo you want to get me drunk?â
âMaybe you would agree to my proposal when you were drunk?â
Cedric leaned against the railing and raised his head, enjoying the night breeze. His eyes were filled with happiness. âThis feeling is really good. I havenât felt this satisfied in many years.â
âDo you often get girls drunk in bars?â When Isabella heard that the cocktail in her hand was quite strong, she only stuck out the tip of her tongue and tasted a little, not daring to drink it more.
Cedric saw Isabellaâs pink little tongue dip into the cup and then immediately retract it, acting like a naughty snake. He couldnât help but rub her head and laugh. âWhat are you thinking about? Why do I want to get you drunk on purpose? Itâs very uncomfortable to get drunk! Donât worry and drink. I have changed the Martini with champagne. Itâs not strong.â
Isabella smiled foolishly. âThatâs good.â
Then, she drank it without any doubt.
âItâs really nice!â Isabella praised, âItâs better than any single drink. Itâs the best drink Iâve ever had!â
âIsabella...â
Cedric looked at the excited Isabella with a warm light in his eyes. âCan you tell me about your past?â
Isabellaâs laughter stopped abruptly.
Cedricâs eyes darkened. âIâm not doubting you, nor am I trying to confirm anything...â
Cedric held Isabellaâs hand gently. âI simply want to know more about you. How can a person have so many different sides? If she does, she must have some purpose. Isabella, what is your most real side?â
Isabella lowered her eyes and was silent for a long time. Then, she suddenly said, âI said that I actually donât want to remember anything, do you believe me? My life goal has always been to forget the past and walk toward the future. If I keep thinking about what I have suffered before, I will not even be happy now.â
She paused for a moment. âI want to be a cockroach that canât be killed. No matter what setbacks I encounter, I have to live a good life. I have always been optimistic and brave forward. I feel that I havenât found my own happiness yet. I will stop until I find my happiness.â
Cedricâs eyes darkened.
Then he suddenly pulled Isabella into his arms. âSince thatâs the case, then donât think about the past. I will give you happiness. Donât force yourself on your own. If youâre tired, stop. Iâll protect you in the future.â
Isabella felt the intense heartbeat in Cedricâs chest, and her heart warmed.
It had to be admitted that the reason why Cedric was able to move her quickly in a few days was exactly because of his gentleness.
He was very good at reading people, and he was also very good at analyzing others. Unlike the hot-tempered Joseph, every word he said could make Isabella feel warm.
This was also the fundamental reason why Isabella wanted to âtry to get alongâ with Cedric. She wanted a warm and gentle person to let her live a stable and happy life in the future.
âBy the way, I have a wish that I want to fulfill. Can you help me?â Cedric hugged Isabella and stroked her long hair.
Hearing Cedric take the initiative to make a request, Isabella immediately nodded. âOf course, just say it.â
âI...â
Cedric smiled and whispered into Isabellaâs ear, âI think...â
...
As soon as Cedric and Isabella left the scene, Joseph noticed it.
However, he still managed to finish the dance patiently.
Stella was indeed having a good time tonight because Joseph had pulled her to dance three times in one go. She felt that Joseph was really becoming better and better to her. So when she saw that he wanted to leave, she couldnât help but feel anxious. âAre you tired? Why donât we go have a drink first?â
Joseph said gently, âNo need, I see that you are in good condition. You can keep dancing.â
Then he shouted, âJayden!â
âJoseph, whatâs the matter?â
âCome and dance with Stella!â
âI will rest for a while,â Joseph instructed.
âAlright!â
Stella watched helplessly as Joseph sent her to Jayden and frowned.
Jayden grinned. âStella, look at me.â
Stella smiled gently. âItâs no use seducing me. I only have Joseph in my heart.â
âWell.â
âThatâs really a scene that Iâm looking forward to,â Jayden said as he raised his brows.
âExpected?â
Jayden laughed.
âItâs nothing. Come, letâs go!â Jayden rolled his eyes and said.
Joseph walked out from the dance floor and headed towards the end of the boat where Cedric and Isabella were.
Then when he saw the scene in front of him, he suddenly stopped.
There was a blanket on the ground, and Cedric and Isabella lay side by side. The two of them were looking up at the night sky together.
âWhen I was young, I watched TV shows.â
Cedricâs pleasant, low, and magnetic voice sounded. âSeeing the male and female protagonists watching the stars in the night sky together, I feel very magical. It feels like the most romantic thing in the world.â
âSo when you grow up, you want to put it into practice?â
âHow boring is your life? Is it hard to look at stars?â Isabella laughed.
âIt is different...â
Cedric shook his head. âStars can be seen every day, but it is another thing to feel very comfortable when you look at them.â