Chapter 13 Dinner Together

Howard suggested, "Hey, let's grab a bite together."

I was caught off guard. How did Howard know I hadn't eaten?

He chuckled, "Don't give me that look. Your stomach's been growling for a while now."

I felt a bit embarrassed. He texted me out of the blue, and I rushed over without eating.

When we got to the underground parking lot, I saw the Lamborghini and felt a bit uneasy. This car only had two seats!

Noticing my hesitation, Howard rolled down the window impatiently. "Get in! Don't make me repeat myself!"

I quickly opened the passenger door and got in without saying a word.

It was my first time in such a fancy car. I fumbled with the seatbelt, unable to find the buckle.

"How can you be so clumsy?" Howard took the seatbelt from my hand and leaned in closer.

He lowered his head and carefully fastened the seatbelt for me. I barely dared to breathe; he was so close! I could even hear his heartbeat.

Suddenly, Howard looked up, and our eyes met. My breath caught, and my cheeks started to burn.

Howard smirked, his sexy Adam's apple bobbing slightly. While I was still in a daze, he hooked my neck and kissed me directly!

My hands pressed against Howard's chest, his hand tightly gripping the back of my head, his nimble tongue teasing my lips like the serpent in Eden, tempting Adam to pick the fruit.

In the enclosed space, the atmosphere immediately became charged.

When the kiss ended, I slumped against the seat, knowing my face must be bright red.

Howard licked his lips contentedly and lightly tapped my forehead. "After so many times, you still haven't learned how to kiss. Looks like I'll have to teach you a few more times."

His words were so suggestive that my heart skipped a beat.

Teach me a few more times? Did that mean kiss me a few more times?

While I was lost in thought, Howard started the car, and romantic, melodious music filled the air. He asked casually, "How about steak? Do you like it?"

His words snapped me out of my thoughts, and I quickly nodded. "I'm good with anything, not picky."

Howard nodded and started humming along with the music. I finally recognized it; the instrumental piece was "A Midsummer Night's Dream."

Moments later, we arrived at a very upscale-looking restaurant. As we reached the entrance, I hesitated.

Seeing that I hadn't followed, Howard turned to look at me. "What's wrong?"

I looked around and instinctively clenched the hem of my clothes.

People coming here were all dressed in luxurious attire. Looking at myself, in a hundred-dollar outfit from an online store, I felt like an ugly duckling among swans, completely out of place.

Howard was silent for a moment, then took off his suit jacket and draped it over me before turning to walk inside.

I wrapped the jacket around me and followed closely behind him.

Howard seemed to be a regular here. As soon as we entered, the waiter warmly greeted us and led us to a window seat.

Then, Howard started talking to him in a language I didn't understand.

Unable to join the conversation, I looked out the window. Through the reflection, I saw two very familiar people. My cheating ex-fiancé Joseph and his mistress Olivia!

Olivia was affectionately holding Joseph's arm, and they were chatting and laughing as they walked in! Seeing them getting closer, I instantly felt nervous.