Chapter 197


    Chapter 197 Stealing a Kiss


    Seeing Ste and Liora standing side by side gave me a bad feeling. Meanwhile, the two men beside


    them chatted andughed like close friends instead of rivals.


    Just then, Ste smiled and raised her ss toward me. Loira also looked toward me, but she looked


    proud yet indifferent.


    I scoffed and whispered to Lauren, “Thank goodness this is her family’s event. Otherwise, things would


    have gotten ugly. You were right when you said she holds grudges.”


    Lauren sighed, “That’s because it was hard for the Thompsons to get involved in the Coles‘ business.


    They’ve been nning this for years. Although Atticus was cautious, Loira had some tricks up her


    sleeve. Then, Keegan eventually entered thepany.


    “However, Atticus finally removed Keegan thanks to your actions. It wouldn’t be right if Loira weren’t


    mad


    at you.”


    “I guess I can buy a lottery ticket just using my instincts,” I joked, then chuckled self–deprecatingly.


    “You’reughing about it? Lauren rolled her eyes at me. “You should be more carefull”


    The formal part of the event began with Atticus giving an enthusiastic speech. I noticed As in the


    distance, smiling mysteriously. Since everything proceeded as nned, I wanted to leave early,


    I saw Ryan conversing with several developers, so I didn’t want to interrupt. I took out my ringing phone


    and saw Ivanna’s name. I worried she might be in trouble, so I stepped outside because it was too


    crowded.


    However, Ivanna said they were having a great time. I assured her I would return soon and hung up. As


    I


    was about to leave, someone pulled me back. I was about to scream when the person covered my


    mouth.


    The person’s familiar scent put me at ease, and he kissed me. My head spun, but he released me after


    a


    while. He was charming as he raised an eyebrow, saying, “You look gorgeous.”


    I


    pushed him away and whispered, “Are you crazy?”


    “What’s wrong? You’re already mine, so why can’t I kiss you?” As looked at me up and down. “I knew


    the gown would look perfect on you.”


    Indeed, the gown was simple yet elegant. It highlighted my figure perfectly when I first put it on. I


    gasped in surprise when I saw myself in the mirror for the first time. Still, As dared to kiss me when


    so many people were around. We’d be in trouble if someone saw us


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    I was even more Arious because he hade here with Ste “Can you stop provoking me?”


    Immediately after, I walked away.


    Then I take you hometer!” he dered.


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    “No! I’m leaving on my own!” I retorted.


    “Don’t say no!” After that, he walked away.


    As I left the terrace, I saw Matthew grinning. He handed me a ss of wine, saying, “Have a drink to


    calm


    your nerves.”


    Although a little uneasy. I nced at Matthew disdainfully, then turned to leave.


    “Chloe, you’ve shown me how much you’ve changed. I underestimated you in the past. But if others


    discover what I just saw, it won’t be good for you. How about we make a deal?‘ he said as he leaned