Filed To Story: Snatched a Billionaire to be My Husband Book (Cora & Byron)
Byron asked Cora again.
“No.”
Cora paused and then said,
“But I might soon have it.”
Byron looked back at Cora in surprise and saw Cora staring at Evelyn. Byron narrowed his eyes thoughtfully.
When Cora and Byron entered the mansion, Nora was chatting happily with Margaret and Evelyn.
As always, Nora was very hospitable to Cora in front of Byron.
“Byron, go to the kitchen and get the cheesecake. You told me Dr. Lane was coming today, so I asked the chef to make cheesecake. Dr. Lane, come and sit down. You know Madam Cross and Evelyn from last time, and they are here to visit today. You and Evelyn are about the same age, so you must have a lot to talk about. She won’t be bored anymore with you here.”
Byron went to the kitchen to fetch cheesecake as Nora asked, and Cora could only sit down beside
Nora because Cora didn’t want to turn down her hospitable offer in front of the guests.
This was the first time Cora met Evelyn after their conflict, as well as the first time she met Nora after
Nora kicked her out of the car.
But Nora seemed to have forgotten that she had scolded Cora for Evelyn and driven Cora out of the car. Now, Nora was holding Cora’s hand affectionately.
In fact, Cora didn’t like this method of avoiding conflicts. It made her uncomfortable.
And according to Cora’s interaction with Evelyn last time, she knew she would never get along with
Evelyn.
In front of Evelyn and Margaret, Cora couldn’t pull her hand back.
At this moment, Nora pushed a small plate of fruit in front of Cora.
“The chef didn’t have time to prepare fruits today, and I can’t see clearly. Can you help me cut up the fruit for the guests, Dr. Lane?”
Hearing this, Cora knew Nora was still angry with her, and Nora thought Margaret and Evelyn were also still angry. So she ordered Cora as a servant to relieve their resentment.
Before Cora could decide how to respond, Margaret spoke up,
“Dr. Lane’s hands look really delicate.
You probably haven’t done much housework.”
It seemed to be a casual chat, but Margaret said it after seeing Cora clearly.
“I envy Dr. Lane. Byron dotes on her so much,”
Evelyn teased, not waiting for Cora’s response.
Her playful demeanor made it hard to believe she was the same person who had a physical altercation with Cora earlier.
However, Evelyn quickly changed the subject.
“I just don’t understand. With someone like Byron by her side, why would there be any scandalous rumors about Dr. Lane?”
Before Nora could respond, Margaret interjected,
“What scandal?”
“It’s…”
Evelyn was about to mention the incident where someone had posted a sensitive photo of Cora in the hospital.
Before she could continue, a sharp sound cut through the air.
Startled, Evelyn looked over and saw a knife stuck into a mango that Nora had just placed in front of
Cora.
As the knife moved with a sway, its blade gleamed with an unsettling coldness, sending shivers down everyone’s spine.
“Dr. Lane, what is the meaning of this…
?”
Nora couldn’t shake off the fact she had just placed the knife in Cora’s hands, and now it was impaled into the mango.
However, nobody could grasp how the knife had flown out.
Margaret gulped nervously.
Cora’s glistening eyes glanced at Margaret and Evelyn. It felt like the knife wasn’t meant for the mango but for them.
“Sorry, my hand slipped!”
Under their slightly panicked expressions, Cora calmly removed the knife from the mango.
“I do housework at home as well. However, I have more experience with surgical knives, and one can be quite creative with them!”
With a swift motion, Cora expertly sliced the mango into two halves, effortlessly separating the skin and the core.
Oddly enough, the mango seemed unusually cooperative, not spilling a drop of its abundant juice, which usually splashed around and caused slippery messes.
Her fingers, each one perfectly rounded and emitting a subtle radiance, presented a captivating scene reminiscent of a food advertisement.
The three witnesses couldn’t help but feel a chilling sensation down their spines. It was as if Cora’s gestures were directed at them but not toward the mango.
When Byron and the kitchen staff arrived with the cheesecake, they found Cora arranging the freshly cut fruits on a platter. However, Nora and Evelyn appeared somewhat dazed.
Everything appeared harmonious on the surface, yet there was an underlying sense that something was amiss!
“Why did you cut the fruits yourself? You could have asked the kitchen staff to do it,”
Byron said, pulling
Cora aside.
“Let me take you to wash your hands.”
Cora didn’t refuse the offer. Her hands were stained with mango juice despite her skillful cutting.
As she put down the knife, Cora offered a charming smile.
“Excuse us.”
She looked nothing like the gloomy woman who had just showcased her knife skills before them, sending shivers down their spines.
It was as if she had a different persona for every occasion.
Cora had made up her mind. If Nora wanted to play games, she was more than willing to play along.
“Why don’t we try the cheesecake? I had them add some raisins for a unique twist,”
Nora suggested.
Nora saw through Cora’s intentions to use her tactics against her.
Nora knew enough to remain calm and didn’t allow herself to be flustered. She quickly regained her composure and resumed her usual graciousness toward the guests.
“Yes, the cake tastes even better with the raisin,”
Nora replied smoothly.
“Indeed, the aroma is much more refreshing now. What’s the proportion of the raisin? I’ll have someone make it for everyone back home,”
Evelyn added.
Evelyn and Margaret tasted the cheesecake and began discussing it, seemingly forgetting about the earlier gossip regarding Cora.
Cora’s demeanor had made them feel apprehensive about speaking ill in front of the powerful Hansen family. They feared that daring to gossip might lead to a fate akin to the mango sliced apart before them.
Byron led Cora to wash her hands, but it was an excuse to take her to his room.
After washing her hands, Cora took the opportunity to explore his room as well.
Even though it was just a room, it was evident how much the Hansen elders favored him.
His room practically occupied the entire second floor, with a surprisingly spacious bedroom and a complete set of fitness equipment in the corner.
In addition, a display cabinet in the room showcased the various awards Byron had received from childhood to adulthood.
Cora gazed at the extensive collection of trophies and medals. A playful grin crept across her face.
“Looks like Mr. Hansen is the epitome of the golden child that parents gossip about!”
Byron leaned in closer, wrapping his arms around Cora from behind and gently nibbling her earlobe.
“What do you mean?”
He inquired.
Cora couldn’t help but tease him,
“You’re like the perfect example in a textbook, the one parents used to educate their kids.”
Cora didn’t want to get entangled in drama within the Hansen family, fearing they might see her as a seductress sent to exploit their beloved son.
She attempted to push Byron away, but he persisted, holding her close.
Byron, relentless as ever, held onto Cora’s waist firmly.
“You’re pretty exceptional yourself.”
Byron complimented with a mischievous glint in his eyes.
Cora was aware of Byron’s true intentions behind their mutual business boasting. Despite the urge to resist his advances, she couldn’t help but get entangled in his charm.
Just then, Cora caught a glimpse of a splash of sapphire blue at the corner of the room. It immediately reminded her of Evelyn, who was wearing a striking high-waisted jumpsuit in the same color.
Cora’s thoughts briefly wandered. On an impulsive whim, Cora turned around, drew Byron closer, and kissed him passionately.
As Cora leaned in for the kiss, Byron’s eyes briefly narrowed, clearly sensing something unusual.
However, Byron swiftly regained his composure and allowed Cora to playfully carry on, even guiding her with a hand at the back of her head, deepening the embrace.
Byron held Cora in his embrace, reluctant to release her. Cora couldn’t quite fathom how long they had playfully engaged in this intimate moment. When they finally broke apart, Cora noticed that the intriguing sapphire blue she had glimpsed at the doorway had vanished.
“We should go downstairs now. Otherwise, people might think we’re up to mischief,”
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