"What is it?" Elena naturally wanted to know; otherwise, she wouldn't have come out to see him.
Lucas leaned back casually, tapping his cheek twice with a finger. "Kiss me, and I'll tell you."
Elena took a deep breath, suppressing her disgust. "Mr. Thompson, this kind of joke isn't very funny."
"Hahaha." He laughed loudly. "Alright, alright, I'm just teasing you."
Behind a screen not far away, Nathaniel, though unable to hear their conversation, saw the smile on Lucas's face and felt a surge of jealousy.
Such a frivolous playboy, what good could he possibly be thinking! If he hadn't promised her before coming that he wouldn't lose his temper, no matter what, he would have stormed out and taught that scoundrel a lesson!
Elena, about to listen attentively at the table, suddenly sneezed
