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CHAPTER 18: (FOR NOW)

ผู้เขียน: H. Scovia
last update ปรับปรุงล่าสุด: 2025-08-01 14:41:27

DANICA

His words hit like a slap.

I blinked. My face burned, but I kept my voice low.

“I would appreciate it if you don't speak to me in that manner.” I retorted, between gritted teeth so the sales associate wouldn’t overhear.

“I was only stating the obvious,” Ivan replied coolly, a smirk tugging at the edge of his mouth.

He strode past me without another glance, his scent lingering—a mix of leather and something rich and expensive. I stared at his back, resisting the childish urge to throw a hanger at it.

Instead, I adjusted the hem of my dress and exhaled slowly. Walking behind, the awkward silence stretched between us until he broke it.

“You’ll be expected at dinner next weekend. My family’s hosting,” he said, eyes focused ahead. “And you’ll dress accordingly.”

My brows creased. “Your family?” That was new. Why hadn't I thought about his family? My in-laws!

He nodded once. “You’ll smile when you’re supposed to, nod when spoken to, and make no mention of our agreement. Understood?”

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    DANICAHis words hit like a slap.I blinked. My face burned, but I kept my voice low.“I would appreciate it if you don't speak to me in that manner.” I retorted, between gritted teeth so the sales associate wouldn’t overhear.“I was only stating the obvious,” Ivan replied coolly, a smirk tugging at the edge of his mouth.He strode past me without another glance, his scent lingering—a mix of leather and something rich and expensive. I stared at his back, resisting the childish urge to throw a hanger at it.Instead, I adjusted the hem of my dress and exhaled slowly. Walking behind, the awkward silence stretched between us until he broke it.“You’ll be expected at dinner next weekend. My family’s hosting,” he said, eyes focused ahead. “And you’ll dress accordingly.”My brows creased. “Your family?” That was new. Why hadn't I thought about his family? My in-laws!He nodded once. “You’ll smile when you’re supposed to, nod when spoken to, and make no mention of our agreement. Understood?”

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