GoodNovelAurora spotted Mr. Coleman arriving with Irene. Were they back together already? "I'm gonna go say hi, Ashy." This missing content is only available on The success of today's launch event put him at ease. His little fox would shine, no matter where she was.
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"Irene, what brings you here?" Aurora's usual reserve softened. Something about Irene's energy made her feel at ease, perhaps because Irene was Julian's cousin.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThis missing content is only available on The bystanders froze. Bold, wasn't she? Wasn't Irene worried about offending Mr. Coleman? But Nick didn't mind. In fact, the faintest hint of a smile touched his lips; her casual reliance on him warmed him in a way he couldn't explain. "Alright," he said simply.
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This missing content is only available on Irene's eyes lit up as Denis approached. "Little Bunny, your teacher is this handsome?" If you're loving the book, nel5sis where the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! Aurora bit her lip nervously. Irene's bluntness could be endearing, but praising Denis's looks right in front of Nick? That was asking for trouble.
Sure enough, Nick's expression darkened. He wasn't a man to show much emotion, but the subtle tension in his jaw was unmistakable.
Denis, unfazed, extended a hand. "Denis Vukic," he introduced himself, his tone courteous but firm.
"I'm Irene Bar-" Irene began, reaching for his hand, but before she could finish, Nick pulled her back, his arm wrapping around her waist.
Nick stepped forward, his cold eyes meeting Denis's. "Nick," he said, his voice sharp enough to cut glass. Their handshake was anything but friendly. Aurora could almost feel the temperature drop as the two men stared each other down, their hands locked in a silent battle of wills.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmDenis remained calm, but his grip didn't waver. Nick, however, wasn't backing down either. To anyone watching, it was clear: these two men were not going to get along.
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"What's wrong with you?" she hissed under her breath. "Shaking hands isn't a contest. Someone might think you've got a crush on him, the way you've! you wouldn't let go!" Nick stepped forward, his cold eyes meeting Denis's. "Nick," he said, his voice sharp enough to cut glass.
Their handshake was anything but friendly. Aurora could almost feel the temperature drop as the two men stared each other down, their hands locked in a silent battle of wills. Denis remained calm, but his grip didn't waver. Nick, however, wasn't backing down either. To anyone watching, it was clear: these two men were not going to get along.
Julian, sensing the tension, stepped in with a practiced smile. "Alright, alright. We're all friends here. Let's save the introductions for the lounge, shall we?"
Asher, watching from a distance, quickly moved to pull Denis away. Irene, meanwhile, grabbed Nick the arm and tugged him toward the O Idunge, her annoyance evident. "What's wrong with you?" she hissed under her breath. "Shaking hands isn't a contest. Someone might think you've got a crush on him, the way you wouldn't let go!" If you're loving the book, nel5sis where the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! Mr. Coleman-the infamous, untouchable Nick-sighed, his frosty demeanor melting in the face of Irene's scolding. "I didn't mean to..." he muttered, looking genuinely contrite.
Aurora, meanwhile, turned to Denis with an apologetic smile. "I'm sorry about that. They're... complicated." Denis waved it off. "It's fine. I get it." His gaze drifted toward Irene and Nick, who were now seated on a sofa, still bickering.
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