Chapter 14: Tranquility
-Good evening, Gerard,” Dylan walked over and greeted his older brother with a smile.
-I apologise for the delay, there was a traffic jam on the way. I brought some gifts on the way.
That said, Dylan’s assistant handed him the gifts.
-This is for you,” Dylan handed a box to Jaime, who was standing next to Gerardo, and said:
-I knew he loves tea and I brought him a set of purple clay teapots that I got at the auction.
-Oh, how polite you are! -said Gerard, smiling; at least to his face they seemed to get on well together.
-You’re welcome,” Dylan said and then continued to look at Orlando and Vanessa:
-Orlando and Vanessa, I have also prepared gifts for you. For Orlando, a limited edition manual mechanical watch and it’s the most recent model, I think you’ll like it.
Dylan placed a luxury watch box in Orlando’s hands and turned to Vanessa.
Vanessa was a little uncomfortable and ducked her head slightly so as not to cross the man’s eyes.
-I don’t know what Vanessa likes, so I brought a bracelet. I did some special research to find out that it’s the girls’ favourite model,” Dylan explained as he took the last gift box from the assistant.
It was a small blue velvet box. The man took Vanessa’s hand naturally and placed the box on her palm. Then he lightly pinched her palm in secret.
Vanessa was startled and looked at Dylan abruptly. She was so nervous, but he was smiling calmly.
“What a bastard, what’s he doing seducing me?”
Vanessa cursed him inwardly, stealthily withdrew her hand, and struck the “bastard” out of sight.
-Thank you, Dylan.
-You’re welcome, we’re family,” Dylan replied, smiling.
-Well, the banquet is about to begin shortly. Dylan, get ready to welcome you, we’re going to attend to the guests.
-OK,” Dylan nodded with a very natural smile.© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.
The moment Vanessa crossed in front of him, Dylan purposely pinched her bottom, feeling very happy inside to see her as scared as a bunny rabbit.
“Asshole!”
However, Vanessa did not dare to show her dissatisfaction, because Orlando was still by her side.
-He’s already gone, I don’t know what you’re looking at,” said Orlando.
Vanessa returned to her decent state and said coldly:
-Grandpa’s gone, you don’t need to act any more. Your little mistress is eagerly waiting for you, I’m not bothering you any more.
Vanessa walked away and Orlando turned red with anger.
However, Orlando turned to Gerardo and Dylan, rather than Melina, because he first had to make sure that Dylan was not his rival.
-Good evening everyone, the main purpose of this banquet is to introduce a member of the Moya family…” announced Orlando with the microphone in the middle of the stage.
Dinner officially started, as Jaime and Orlando were there, Vanessa didn’t need to do anything else and sneaked off to the garden with a glass of wine in her hand.
The night breeze was so refreshing that it could calm a person’s discomfort.
Vanessa walked past the rose-strewn wall and stopped in a hidden corner, where there were chairs and a polished stone table.
She sat sipping her wine, very relaxed.
Between the tiredness and the alcohol, Vanessa started to get a little sleepy without realising that someone was approaching her.