Chapter 394
Serena couldn’t help but laugh. “You’re treating it like a family heirloom p>
Brianna lifted her chin proudly. “This was personally designed by you just for me, Serena! It’s completely my style. What’s wrong with treating it as a family heirloom? A dress designed by you is worthy of being one p>
If Brianna hadn’t been wearing a full face of makeup, Serena would have been tempted to pinch her adorable cheeks.
Serena smiled softly and gently patted her hair. “I’m glad you like it p>
“Like it? I absolutely, positively love it!” Brianna’s eyes were sparkling. “Serena, how
are you so amazing? You’re a race car driver and a designer p>
The young girl’s enthusiasm was infectious.
Serena’s expression softened, a gentle smile gracing her lips.
“If you’re going to praise someone, it should be me,” a lazy, deep voice suddenly came from the doorway.
A tall and elegant figure leaned casually against the doorframe. “If I hadn’t spent a fortune to get the legendary designer Cloud out of retirement, you wouldn’t be wearing a dress designed by your dear Serena p>
Serena looked up.
The man stood backlit in the doorway, one hand casually in his pocket, the other holding an exquisite, multi-layered ebony food container.
From this angle, he truly had the air of an ethereal being.
Against the light, the deep red suit he wore seemed to glow with a bewitching radiance, which surprisingly complemented his usual lazy, devilish charm.
He wore no tie, and the open collar of his shirt revealed his prominent Adam’s apple and a sliver of his pale collarbone, adding a touch of noble, languid allure.
But what was most striking p>
Wasn’t just the color of his suit.
It was the design details, which subtly echoed the fiery red dress Serena was wearing.
Brianna’s eyes darted back and forth, looking from Nicholas’s suit to Serena’s dress.
Suddenly, her eyes sparkled, and she covered her mouth, giggling. “Wow, Nicholas, your suit it matches Serena’s dress so well. Are you two wearing couple’s outfits p>
From the moment he appeared, Nicholas’s gaze had been locked on Serena.
It was just as he had imagined p>
In this dress, the girl was breathtakingly beautiful.
His eyes, dark as a midnight sea, swam with awe, fiery passion, and an intense, burning possessiveness.
And hidden within p>
Was a burning sense of possession!
His gaze was so intense it could almost set Serena on fire.
In response to Brianna’s teasing, the man showed no trace of embarrassment. Instead, a lazy, alluring smile played on his thin lips.
His gaze grew even more intense and deep. “Hmm… I think they match quite well, too p>
“Tsk, tsk, tsk Brianna covered her mouth, then leaned close to Serena’s ear and
voice that wased in
I was just loud enough to
be heard, “Serena, look at Nicholas. He’s totally captivated by you p>
The man’s deep voice was laced with affection. “Not just captivated. I’m intoxicated.
Some things are more intoxicating than wine, I suppose… this must be it p>
“Ooh, Nicholas, you’re so smooth,” Brianna said, rubbing her arms as if overwhelmed by the sickeningly sweet romance in the air.
The back-and-forth between the siblings, combined with Nicholas’s unabashedly intense and affectionate gaze, made Serena feel a slight flush on her cheeks.
Nicholas strode lazily over to Serena and placed the food container on the table beside her. “Mrs. Lancaster told me you were called away by Mr. Harrison. I know, you tend to skip meals when you’re busy p>
As he spoke, he opened the container.
Inside were several small, refreshing dishes that looked incredibly appetizing, along with a bowl of warm shrimp oatmeal.
Below that were a few delicate pastries.
“Eat something to tide you over. The party won’t be starting for a while p>
The rich aroma tickled her senses, and Serena’s stomach rumbled in agreement.
She had been busy all afternoon and was so famished her stomach was practically eating itself.
The dishes in the container had clearly been carefully prepared by him; everything was perfectly suited to her tastes.
The man handed her a pair of utensils.
Serena didn’t hesitate and took them. “Thank you p>
She took a bite of one of the side dishes, and her eyes lit up slightly.
Then she took a spoonful of the oatmeal, and her eyes brightened even more.
Her long, dark lashes fluttered as she glanced at Nicholas.
This flavor p>
He must have made this himself.
He had truly hit the mark with her palate.
“Oh, I just remembered, I need to go to the kitchen and check on my eighteen-layer cake!” Brianna said, glanaing between Serena and Nicholas with a mischievous smile.
Grinning, she started to slip out. “Serena, take your time eating! There’s no rush p>
“Nicholas, you’d better take good care of my Serena p>
She winked at Nicholas and gave him a thumbs-up.
The meaning was clear-Come on, Nicholas, step it up and put a ring on her finger
already!