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“To what extent do you think you can enchant me?” Alpha Kilian growled, his gaze scorching as he surveyed her.
Nelly glanced at Tony and Ben, catching them trying to suppress their grins. When they met her gaze, they faked coughs before slipping into the car.
Only then did she turn to Alpha Kilian, a smile playing on her lips. “You have truly shown me your shallowness, Alpha Kilian.”
Alpha Kilian made no attempt to deny her words. “Everyone appreciates beauty. What’s wrong with that?”
“Nothing. I now see how corrupted you truly were!” she exclaimed.
In one swift motion, Alpha Kilian pulled Nelly into his embrace, his arms wrapped tightly around her waist. “Let me tell you again: I was dissatisfied with having my marriage arranged. I am not corrupted!”
He gently brushed a lock of her hair behind her ear, his voice soft and velvety. “Besides, this face hasn’t changed much since then.”
Nelly was about to respond when his hand grazed against her ear, causing her heart to skip a beat.
“We’re in public, Alpha Kilian,” she muttered. “Do you intend to give everyone a spectacle?”
Alpha Kilian chuckled, relishing in her flushed face. “Hmm? Are you embarrassed?”
“They’re watching from the car!” Nelly snapped.
“Let them watch. We’re not doing anything wrong,” Alpha Kilian declared, unwilling to let go of the stunning woman in his arms.
Instead of saying anything else, Nelly gave him a look that immediately shook his confidence.
“Fine,” he grumbled, reluctantly releasing her slender waist and trying to regain his composure. He moved to help her into the car, but then he turned and caught Tony, Ben, and Fabian peering out of the windows. As soon as they noticed his gaze, they hurriedly looked away, pretending not to have seen anything.
Alpha Kilian narrowed his eyes, returning to his usual cold demeanor as he opened the car door for Nelly.
Once she was seated, he entered the vehicle as well. Despite the ample space in the limousine, he chose to sit next to Nelly, refusing to budge.
The atmosphere in the car grew tense. It was more lively when Donna was present.
The boys still held a certain admiration for Alpha Kilian, making it difficult for them to fully relax in his presence.
Ben forced a smile, desperately searching for a topic of conversation. “Limousines just don’t compare to regular cars. They’re much more comfortable.”
Alpha Kilian raised an eyebrow. “You like it?”
“Yes, it’s quite comfortable.”
“In that case, I will leave this limo with you. After this, the driver can take you to school in it.”
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Tony shot his brother a knowing look. “Sometimes, silence is better than saying something awkward.”
Ben opened his mouth, but no words came out. Man, people can be so cruel. I’d better keep quiet. An indescribable strangeness hung in the air for the rest of the journey.
Suddenly, Tony turned to Ben as a thought crossed his mind. “By the way, we forgot to invite Thalia earlier. Can you find out where she is?”
Nelly looked up at the mention of Thalia. “You invited Thalia?” Tony and Ben nodded in unison. “Yes.”
A curious smile played on Nelly’s lips. “Is there a problem?” Tony asked.
Nelly smiled mysteriously. “No, nothing at all. I just have a feeling things are about to become interesting.”
The limousine arrived at the hotel, and the passengers exited the vehicle, making their way inside.
A grand balcony adorned the venue, beautifully decorated by professionals. The theme appealed to children, exuding both beauty and excitement.
A blown-up photograph of the triplets, beaming with joy, hung above the entrance. It gave the impression of a fan meeting for child stars.
“Alpha Morris really went all out, don’t you think?” Nelly commented as she surveyed the scene.
Alpha Kilian smiled. “Grandpa is still unsatisfied. He wanted to book the entire hotel, but it wasn’t possible. Your suggestion of a family-style birthday party helped reign him in.”
Nelly smiled at the sight of the boys running ahead. “I just hope it’s a truly memorable birthday for them. It would be meaningless if it were too formal. All they want is to have the entire family together.”
The entire family…
Those three words struck a chord with Alpha Kilian.
He cast a meaningful sideways glance at her.
Nelly turned to meet his gaze. “What’s the matter? Why are you looking at me like that?”
Leaning in closer, with an intense gaze, Alpha Kilian spoke softly. “No reason. It makes me happy to hear you refer to us as a family.”