Chapter 72. Dinner

He suddenly let me go and stood up.

“Finish your food. I’m just gonna call an important person.”

Minutes had passed but I still can’t manage to recover from what happened.

I scanned myself at the full-sized mirror while wearing a red formal above-the-knee evening dress.

My long chocolate hair cascaded down my back and my delicate eyelashes kissed my rosy cheeks, with lips lightly red but so alluring. I want to look simple yet elegant, and I’m happy to know that I have achieved that look.

I blew out a deep breath when I heard a small knock on the door. I picked up my clutch bag and got out of the room to greet Ellwood.

My lips stretched into a smile when I saw his reaction. “Hey, what’s your problem?” I tapped his cheeks lightly and chuckled softly.

He licked his lower lip and curved upwards in a half-grin. “You look radiant!” he muttered.

I stiffened for a moment before returning to my casual face. I smiled at him sweetly and pinched h