"Are you two intentionally trying to provoke me?" He couldn't resist asking the two children.Victor remained silent and gestured to Naomi, stopping her from responding.His gaze initially landed on Miss Kate, who stood just slightly behind Uncle Matteo. He quickly averted his eyes, as if he believed they would become tainted if he looked at her for too long. Then he scanned the surroundings, and his face displayed a mix of surprise and delight when he saw Rowan. His eyes lit up as he asked her, seemingly oblivious to everyone else's presence.All eyes were now fixed on Rowan, making her feel a weight on her shoulders. Before she could speak, James calmly grasped her hand and clarified their presence with a slight curve of his lips. He smiled at Uncle Matteo and said, "We received the invitation and came together."Rowan couldn't shake the feeling that there was something peculiar about James's words, something that could easily be misinterpreted regarding their relationship. But it w
At Uncle Matteo's residence, Rowan had no choice but to follow Victor to another banquet hall not far away.Before stepping into the door, she thought she would face another chaotic and noisy carnival, and she was already prepared to have her eardrums pierced again.It turned out that it was much quieter inside than she expected, and there were not as many people there as before.Of course, the silence here is not the kind of deathly silence, but there are a lot less noisy sounds.Many people gathered near the buffet table, chatting and laughing while eating, and the atmosphere was warm and warm.Like a real birthday party. Uncle Matteo seemed to see the surprise in her eyes and asked her with a smile."What's wrong? It's not what you imagined?"Rowan was a little embarrassed, "I thought it would be... livelier than now." "Hahaha."Victor grinned widely, his eyes and eyebrows lightening up.At this time, he really looked like a 17-year-old boy."My sister has a more direct temper. S
It was already half an hour later when they'd returned to the banquet hall next door.Sure enough, as Rowan thought, when she saw James from a distance, she could clearly see the anxiety in his eyes.When he met Rowan's gaze, he breathed a long sigh of relief.Then he walked forward and hugged her gently.The movements were as gentle as hugging a lost and found precious porcelain."Where did you go?"His tone was not so much questioning her whereabouts, but more like a parent who was frightened by a child who ran away from home all night.Rowan felt very sorry for making him worry so much, so she obediently let him hug her."I'm sorry, I've been out for so long and I didn't tell you where I went..."Then she apologized in a low voice.James still held his arms around her shoulders, leaning slightly to look at her face."You must tell me next time. It really scared me just now. I want to go find you, but I am afraid that you will come back suddenly after I leave and we will not be able
A warm big hand passed through the back and firmly supported Rowan's waist.The warmth of his hands was faintly transmitted through his clothes.Rowan calmed down a little when she remembered that someone was still with her.Beside him, James had already taken up uncle Matteo's words and spoke."We know each other. David, long time no see."In fact, it didn’t take long.He saw David last time when he suddenly appeared at the door of Rowan's house.Not only did he almost fall out when he saw him.But at this time, no one would take the initiative to raise this old score.David looked away and responded coldly, "Long time no see."Uncle Matteo seemed a little surprised, but after all, he was a veteran who had been in the business world for so many years. He quickly calmed down and said to the two people with a smile, "So you have known each other for a long time! That's better, that's even better! "Then he turned and pointed at Uncle Matteo, "This is my youngest son. David must have
Despite various troubles, the Matteo family's reception retained its elegance.In the hall, soothing piano music filled the air, neither too loud to overwhelm conversations nor so soft that it made pauses seem monotonous.The waitstaff, highly trained and efficient, gracefully navigated the room, offering trays of red wine and champagne for guests to indulge in.The banquet exuded an elegance that didn't quite match Uncle Matteo's somewhat carefree personality.Rowan and her companions made their way around the venue, ultimately finding an empty corner sofa to rest, with nothing in hand.Rowan refrained from alcohol, and Victor, being under 18, wasn't allowed to drink.Naomi, however, decided to enjoy a glass of red wine offered by a passing waiter. As she was about to bring the wine glass to her lips, she noticed Rowan's surprised gaze fixed upon her.She met her eyes and said disapprovingly, "How old are you?How can you drink?"She was stunned for a moment, probably because she did
The atmosphere among the Uncle Matteo family siblings fell into a momentary hush.Naomi abruptly broke the silence, declaring, "Rowan must be privy to everything."Rowan cast her gaze upward, puzzled.Furrowing her brow, Naomi continued, "Why, do you truly believe she genuinely cares for you and speaks on your behalf? She merely stated that you've formed a close bond with Victor, not to kindle their relationship!"Rowan wasn't as brusque as Uncle Matteo, nor was she naive to the ways of the world. She recognized the veiled implications behind Miss Kate's composed words.Her curiosity got the best of her, prompting Rowan to ask, "If you comprehend everything, why do you keep affording her the chance to flaunt her knowledge?"For a brief moment, Naomi's expression darkened, only to swiftly return to her usual demeanor.With a cold snort, she retorted, "If you still have the inclination to concern yourself with other people's disputes, you'd be wise to focus more on your own affairs!"Ev
Do you want to go back? "Thank you, I think I look good today too." Naomi's eyes were filled with burning flames, and she almost said this through gritted teeth. Rowan was a little helpless. These two people are still holding grudges about what happened in the morning and don't want to give in to each other. She gently pulled the corner of James' clothes. James immediately understood and stopped competing with Naomi. He turned around and said goodbye to Uncle again. When it was time to leave, Victor came to her side and whispered, "Sister, can I go and play with you when you have time?" "Okay." She responded. Although she doesn’t understand how a boy who is almost 9 years older than her can play with her. Because of the direction, if you want to leave the banquet hall, you have to pass by David James kept holding her hand for some unknown reason. She struggled slightly a few times, but did not struggle away. She could only let him pull her forward. When he passed by David
"Is Miss Naomi still good looking? The last time I saw her was when she came to Mexico to perform while she was quite young, and she was under the care of the Williams Family." The two Williams brothers remained quiet, and Jessica turned to Rowan to inquire once more. Rowan couldn't make sense of it at all. Why did James and Steve fall silent when Jessica brought up Naomi? What else was concealed? In response to Jessica's query, Rowan told her, "She's very good-looking. She has a youthful appearance and seems younger than her actual age. The only downside is her temper." She cast a brief, questioning look at James, who continued to stay silent, and then suddenly leaned in to ask Jessica, "Sister Jessica, isn't the Naomi family hosting a birthday celebration today?" Initially, she hoped that Jessica, who seemed to be in the know, would shed light on what they meant by "trap and being deceived." Surprisingly, Jessica asked her, "Is it Miss Naomi's birthday today?" Rowan nodded.