However, before she could say anything, Howard was already asking curiously, âWhat game? Is it even more fun than what we play?â
An evil expression crossed Lucasâ handsome face.
Ashlyn pursed her lips, her voice coming out a little too shrill for her own taste. âLucas Nolan, you better shut your mouth!â
But it was too late.
His low voice rang out again, âWell, youâre still young, and itâs not suitable for kids. Even if I tell you, you wonât understand anyway.â
Slender fingers stroked his chin, and he continued with a smirk, âYeah, itâs the kind of game where youâll get addicted the moment you play it!â
When he was done speaking, he glanced pointedly at Ashlyn.
Not suitable for kidsâ¦Getting addictedâ¦
Instantly, her face flushed a bright red when she realized what he was hinting at. That jerk!
She reached out to pinch his stomach. âShut up! Nobody will think youâre mute if you donât talk!â
Damnit, does he have to have such solid abs? Thereâs nothing for me to pinch!
Lucas took the chance to grab her hand and lift it toward his mouth, kissing it gently. He shot a smug look at the furious Howard. âYou know what they say about boys pulling on girlsâ pigtails. I know you only care so much because Iâm the most important person in your heart.â
Ashlyn was utterly speechless at how shameless this man could be.
Heâs the most important person in my heart? What a narcissistic and self-centered person!
She had always known that he was insane, bad-tempered, and domineering. What she had not expected was such narcissism.
Sucking in a deep breath, she fought to push down the fury burning inside her. âLucas Nolan, stop your nonsense! Howard is just a kid. Donât you feel the slightest bit guilty that youâre bullying a child?â
Lucas lowered his eyes to look at the pretty face of the woman before him. His lips curled into a wicked smile, âTo me, thereâs only male or female. I donât care if theyâre adults or children.â
Howardâs eyes were red with anger, and he stomped his feet. âYou bully!â
âLucasâ¦â Ashlyn really did not know what to do with this man. Sighing, she told Howard, âWe have to go now. Iâll see you this weekend.â
âOkay. Iâll be waiting for you.â Howardâs bad mood disappeared when she agreed to meet with him this weekend.
He watched longingly as Ashlyn and the rest departed.
Principal Potter and the others were amused at how attached Howard was to Ashlyn.
With his good looks and skilled cooking, it was such a pity his intellect was not that of an adult.
The only one who did not feel the slightest bit of pity toward him was Lucas.
That damn chef actually had the guts to invite Ashlyn out on a date!
Even he had not been on a date with her before, yet Howard had dared to ask her out.
Lucas was very, very unhappy.
This weekend⦠Hmph! Weâll see!
He reached out to take her hand, only for her to fling his hand away. âYou lunatic.â
Principal Potter and the others felt shivers running down their spines.
Doesnât Mr. Nolan have a wife? Why is he acting so amorous toward Ms. Berry? The way he looks at her is so creepy. Itâs as if he wants to make her his.
If Principal Potter were being honest, he would not want Lucas to ruin Ashlynâs reputation.
He already has a wife, yet he still wants to seduce Ms. Berry. This is outrageous!
Principal Potter was already plotting silently. Let me find out whoâs close with Lucas. Iâll need to get someone to talk to this domineering president cum captainâ¦
After all, he could not stand by and watch as Ashlyn became someoneâs mistressâ¦
To him, Ashlyn was a true genius! Her pristine image must not be ruined by someone else!
â¦
It was five in the morning, and the skies outside were just lighting up as dawn broke.
Lucas woke up in bed and turned to look at the woman beside him. The lights in the room were not on, and the curtains blocked out any light from outside, leaving the room in darkness.
He leaned over so he was closer to Ashlynâs face. Last night after they left Imperial Hotel, he had immediately dragged her back to Whitland Villa.
After a whole night of vigorous activities, she was exhausted.