Chapter 828

Lucas’ eyes brimmed with indulgence.

Someone who would step out at such a critical juncture and lend her a hand with just a single call must be very close to her. She’s much too secretive.

“It was a man?” His gaze darkened a shade.

“Yeah, it was a man.”

Exasperation swamped Ashlyn. Why did it end up being a question of gender now?

She hastily changed the subject. “I’ve got to return to the country in another two days, so I won’t be able to continue keeping you company here.”

“And so?” Lucas’ eyes glinted dangerously.

In the past few days, they had been spending their time leisurely as though having been given a new lease on life.

It had been exceedingly relaxing.

“Nothing. I’m only to be away for a few days. Don’t always be so childish, okay?” Ashlyn cradled her forehead as a headache assailed her.

Lucas went silent. Is she disdaining me?

“Let’s go and eat… Are you hungry?”

“I know of a pretty good restaurant.”

Half an hour later, the car came to a steady stop in front of a high-end restaurant.

As soon as Ashlyn alighted from the car, Lucas took her hand and led her into the restaurant.

Ashlyn was struck dumb.

He’s really getting increasingly domineering.

Mere moments after they had taken their seats, a woman’s elegant voice sounded out of the blue.

“What a coincidence, Mr. Nolan.”

Ashlyn cast her gaze in the direction of that voice, only to be greeted by the sight of a woman dressed in high-end customized clothes, her countenance striking and figure slender, standing in front of Lucas.

With his face devoid of expression, Lucas swept a gaze over the woman. “Sorry, but I don’t know you.”

A flash of surprise flitted across Kimberly’s azure blue eyes.

Not only am I beautiful and gracious, but I’ve also got a noble background. All men scramble over at the sight of me. What right does he have to be so indifferent? And who’s the woman beside him? Why does she seem to be incredibly intimate with him? I took the initiative to lower myself and greet him, yet he’s being all high and mighty? Who does he think he is?

Suppressing the wrath within her, Kimberly inhaled deeply and maintained a decorous smile. “Mr.

Nolan, we once met at—”

Before she had finished speaking, Lucas cut her off, “Excuse me, miss, but you’re disrupting me and my lover’s meal by standing here. Could you please return to your seat?”

Slap! It was as though an invisible hand smacked Kimberly across the face.

Her face throbbed painfully.

I didn’t hear him wrongly, did I? I’m the daughter of the oil tycoon and the most renowned socialite in the world, yet he’s disrespecting me?

At the sight of her grim expression, Ashlyn stifled a bark of laughter. Withdrawing her gaze, she lowered her head and flipped open the menu. “What would you like to eat?”

“I like everything you order.” Lucas gazed at her dotingly. At the end of the day, she’s far more pleasing to the eye.

As they conversed as though they were in a world of their own, Kimberly’s temper spiked again.

I’ve never failed to obtain something I wanted! What gives that this man doesn’t even spare me a glance? Great, just great. You’ve successfully snagged my attention!

She tilted her head up arrogantly. “One day, Lucas Nolan, you’ll regret treating me in such a manner!”

After saying that, she whirled around and stalked off in her high heels, looking very much like a proud peacock from the back.

Ashlyn swept a gaze over Kimberly’s high-end, customized attire. Her gaze promptly darkened.

She seems… rather different from women like Jenny and Penelope. The haughtiness in her bones appears innate in nature. Who is she?

She pondered for a while before shifting her gaze to Lucas. The man’s expression remained the same.

It was as though the woman’s comings and goings had nothing to do with him.

“Verily, it’s all too easy for you…”

“What’s easy?” Lucas arched a brow.

The corners of Ashlyn’s mouth turned up. She had a teasing look in her eyes, and her lovely countenance seemingly glowed under the light. “Attracting unwanted attention.”

At that, Lucas burst into laughter. “Then, tell me why Winsor calls you several times a day.”

“Why else? To apologize on behalf of his brother, of course!” Letting out an exhale, Ashlyn shot him a cold glare. “Why are you asking in such detail?”