RedNovelChapter 539: With a glance at the bouquet of flowers and the shopping bags he carried, he moved toward the coffee table to unload his burdens. He then handed the flowers to Elsa.
"These are for you, Mom." He was clear in declaring the flowers were meant for Elsa, anxious to prevent any potential misunderstanding by the young woman who might assthe flowers were intended for her.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe young woman's smile waned as realization dawned, and with a subtle shift in her demeanor, she awkwardly withdrew her outstretched hand.
Elsa, well-versed in navigating Ethan's often brusque temperament, chuckled lightly to dissipate the growing tension.
"Allowto make introductions. Minna, this is Ethan, my son. He tends to keep his distance with most people, so try not to feel offended by it." She then grabbed Ethan's wrist to stop him from leaving and continued, "And this is Minna Davies, Ivy Davies' daughter from the performance troupe." Elsa offered no further details, quickly guiding both to their seats. She passed the bouquet to Minna. She knew that if Ethan had even the slightest inkling he was being set up for a blind date, he would have bolted.
Ethan maintained a frosty façade, his gaze never meeting Minna's. The indignation of being deceived by his mother simmered within him; had he been aware of her true intentions, he would have outright refused to come. He believed he needed to leave immediately. The last thing he needed was for Brenna to discover he had been coerced into a blind date. How would he ever be able to explain the situation to her? Ethan's displeasure with Elsa's arrangements was palpable, yet he maintained a stoic silence, his eyes darting around for an opportunity to leave.
Minna, perceptive as ever, couldn't help but notice Ethan's icy demeanor. The atmosphere grew tense, hanging heavy between them. However, her gaze drifted to the opulent Rolls-Royce parked at the gate, then back to Ethan's striking figure, sparking a flutter of excitement in her heart.
☐iew Dull Content at galnov|lsHer initial apprehension melted away, replaced by a growing curiosity and a hint of admiration. It seemed logical to her that their first encounter would be marked by a certain coolness; after all, overeagerness among strangers was more alarming than appealing.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmMinna's smile beca permanent fixture, her eyes alight with intrigue as she watched Ethan, feeling a surge of affection for him. Ethan, on the other hand, was practically praying for an interruption, desperate for any excuse to leave.
Luckily, he was busy as a CEO, and his phone soon rang. Concealing his inner delight, he retrieved his phone from his jacket pocket and stood up. "Mom, I need to take this call."
Elsa, caught in the delicate position of both the hostess and matchmaker, gave a reluctant no unable to refuse Ethan outright. Her eyes followed him as he strode into the yard for more privacy.
The moment the call connected, brugh Ernst's voice rumbled through the line. “Got tfor a drink? Jayceon's in a hell of a mood. Ellie tore into him and then kicked him out."
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