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Finally, Samuel said with a calm look. Tll take you out for dinner
Before Isabella could answer, he was already pulling her toward the door.
Isabella looked at him with some concern and said. “You should test after such a long flight. I can just go downstairs to eat
Traveling is exhausting. She didn’t want to trouble him because of her.
Even though Samuel looked energetic, she could still notice a hint of tiredness in his eyes
“No need, let’s eat out. His tone was firm, so Isabella didn’t say anything, but she felt a bit guilty, promising herself to eat well next time so she wouldn’t tire him out like this.
A few minutes later, they arrived at the garage. Just as Samuel opened the driver’s side door, Isabella suddenly said, “Sit in the passenger seat. I’ll drive.”
Before Samuel could say anything, Isabella had already slipped into the driver’s seat.
Samuel raised an eyebrow but kept quiet. He moved to the passenger seat, fastened his seatbelt, and said with a slight smile, “I’ll let you take over then”
Isabella’s eyelashes fluttered slightly, but she smiled and said, “Set the GPS, and take a nap. I’ll wake you up when we get
there.
That long flight must have been tiring.
Samuel’s usually cool eyes now had a hint of warmth. “Alright.”
Isabella drove slowly. Samuel hadn’t planned on sleeping, but before he realized it, his breathing became calm and steady. While waiting at a red light, Isabella couldn’t help but look at the man’s handsome features.
He was clearly someone from a superior world, someone completely out of her reach. Yet, she never expected that a stroke of fate and a moment of impulse would lead them to become husband and wife.
Many people say it’s important to be calm and not act impulsively, but now she felt that acting on impulse wasn’t always a bad thing. When the light turned green, Isabella gathered her thoughts and smoothly started the car.
Forty minutes later, the car gradually stopped. She turned to look at the man beside her and saw him just opening his eyes. Isabella felt a bit resigned. “I hoped you could sleep a bit longer.
Samuel slowly curved his lips. “You drive very smoothly.”
None of his drivers had ever managed to make him fall asleep.
Isabella gave a slight smile. “Do you want to rest a bit more? I’m not that hungry right now.”
Samuel was already unbuttoning his seatbelt and getting out of the car. That’s okay, let’s go.”
Soon, they reached a restaurant on the top floor of Draxenport’s top mall. It was then that Isabella realized he had booked the entire place.
In the large restaurant, candlelights and roses gently swayed, giving the place a dreamy, heavenly feel.
Those who dined here were either very wealthy or had high status, and it was often hard to secure a reservation.
Isabella thought, ‘Did he rush back just to take me out for dinner?
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She glanced instinctively at Samuel beside her but noticed that is eyes were calm, showing nothing unusual. He was always considerate
Isabella stared at Samuel, momentarily unsure of what to say..
Samuel took her hand and walked closer.
A waiter approached, nodding respectfully. “Mr. Howerton, Ms. Stout, this way, please!
Guided by the waiter, they walked to the floor–to–ceiling windows at the back of the restaurant.
Isabella sat down and looked out the window, where the most iconic buildings of Draxenport were clearly visible.
Against the night, the brilliant lights shone dazzlingly, looking splendid and magnificent.
Isabella turned to Samuel, who had just sat down, and asked softly. “When did you make the reservation?”
The last time Samuel and Sarah held a birthday celebration for her was still clear in her memory, and now he had set up another romantic scene for her. A slight smile appeared on Isabella’s face.
Samuel picked up the red wine the waiter had prepared earlier and poured some into a glass for Isabella before answering, “When I booked the flight this afternoon.”
Isabella raised an eyebrow in surprise.
Then it occurred to her that booking a restaurant was a small matter for Samuel.
She nodded as she finally understood.
Samuel kept gazing at Isabella, making her feel a bit uncomfortable. She looked out the window and asked quietly, “Why are you staring at me?”
Isabella was always in the spotlight, drawing attention wherever she went.
Though she had grown used to it, she still couldn’t handle Samuel’s intense gaze.
Samuel presented the steak to her, frowning slightly, “You’ve lost weight.”
He then bent his head and gently sliced Isabella’s steak for her.
Isabella was taken aback, realizing the real reason
A strange feeling stirred inside her. She picked up her wine glass and took a small sip to push that feeling away.
Putting down the glass, Isabella’s expression returned to normal. She smiled lightly, “Maybe you’re mistaken, I’m still the same as before.”
She was still in good health, nothing seemed off.
Samuel placed the sliced steak in front of her, clearly not believing her. “You should let Megan bring you lunch from now
on.”
Isabella paused, then shook her head with a smile, “No need, the company cafeteria is fine.”
However, Samuel looked at her casually, “Or do you want me to deliver it myself?”
For a
a moment, Isabella didn’t know how to reply.
Seeing the man’s determined expression, she sighed helplessly. I just don’t want to trouble Megan. The food at the
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Before she could finish her sentence, Samuel interrupted. “It’s okay, I’ll give her a raise”
Isabella was stunned.
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She knew he had made up his mind, so she didn’t say anything more. She picked up the fork from the table and took a bite of the steak
The steak was really fresh and tender, cooked perfectly, with its roma lingering pleasantly. Isabella’s eyes brightened as shel looked at Samuel and praised, “It is really good. No wonder this place is so popular.”
Samuel’s lips curled up slightly, “As long as you like it.”
As they were talking, a familiar voice came from outside the door, “Isabella?”
Isabella and Samuel both turned their gazes towards the voice. Hudson, dressed in a black suit, was standing not far away. looking at them in surprise.
When Hudson confirmed it was indeed Isabella, his gaze toward Samuel changed.
The man had an aura of cold serenity; just one look conveyed intense pressure. His dignified bearing emphasized his exceptional status.
Hudson thought, ‘Is this Isabella’s boyfriend? For someone to have such an extraordinary presence, Hudson could only think of one man who was at the top of the hierarchy in Draxenport
But in the next moment, he dismissed the thought. He thought Samuel Howerton is way too high; he’d never be interested in someone like Isabella‘
Hudson walked over to Isabella’s table, frowning. “So it really is you. Is this your boyfriend?”
His scrutiny of Samuel made Isabella frown and put down her fork as she retorted, “What does it have to do with you?”
Isabella thought, I can’t even have a meal in peace.
Hudson stiffened, his eyes showing his displeasure. He held back his anger and said with frustration, “Bella, how can you talk to your father like that?”
He thought, “Isabella is so rebellious, acting so boldly in front of everyone. She might not care about reputation, but I certainly do!
Without waiting for Isabella to speak, Hudson glanced at Samuel with a hint of hostility, “As my daughter’s boyfriend, shouldn’t you at least greet me?”
He thought, “People really do attract those who are similar to themselves. Absolutely no manners.”
Isabella didn’t snap back. She suddenly found it amusing
She thought. If Hudson knows he is offending Samuel, would he regret it deeply?
Mr. Hoy Howerton’s birthday is coming up, and the Stout family should be invited this year. How will he react then?”
Samuel leaned back in his chair, his eyes cold as he looked at Hudson and asked in a deep voice, “Isn’t her father already dead? Where did you come from?”
Hudson had always bullied Isabella and was just waiting for a chance.
Now that he had directly ended up in his hands. Samuel didn’t have anything nice to say.
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Hudson initially thought that by acting like an elder, Samuel might show some restraint. After all, he was Isabella’s father and deserved soine respect from him.
But now, his arrogant and sharp–tongued attitude was infuriating Hudson.
Hudson turned around, glaring at Isabella, and demanded, “Is this what you’re saying about me outside?”
He thought, “What other terrible things has this girl been saying behind my back?‘
Hudson clenched his fists tightly, trying hard to control his anger
Samuel’s gaze was cold as he looked at Hudson and directly asked. “If you’re her father, why did you let her end up alone out there?”
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