NovelEnglishChapter 396: A fancy dining table was set in the presidential suite, with Buand Clarissa seated at opposite ends. In the center was placed a freshly cut orchid, its sweet scent blending with the savory aroma of seared steak.
They both dined elegantly, yet their expressions differed.
Clarissa occasionally cast affectionate glances at Burnet, while he remained unflappable, meeting her looks with calm eyes. He appeared emotionally detached from her.
In essence, she displayed her emotions openly, but he offered only polite kindness in return.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAfter enjoying half her steak in a relaxed manner, Clarissa smiled at Burnet. "Hey Burnet, I have something for you." Buset down his utensils and met her gaze steadily.
Your storytelling begins at g al no vs,It was their routine. She would dine with him immediately after a work trip and always brought a gift.
With another warm look at Burnet, Clarissa signaled to one of her female subordinates nearby.
The woman quickly cforward with a gift. After Clarissa took the gift box, the woman respectfully retreated. Clarissa slid the gift box towards Burnet, saying, “I got you a tie. Want to take a look?" Bucasually opened the box, glanced at the tie, then closed it and responded coolly, "Nice one. Thanks, Clarissa." A look of disappointment crossed Clarissa's face.
"Burnet, honestly, it feels like you're just going through the motions. Can't you be a bit warmer? I hope your kindness isn't just because I once saved your life. I want it to be real, like how a true gentleman treats a lady. I've been pursuing you for years. Why do you remain so distant? What should I do to move you?" Bupaused briefly before replying, "Clarissa, don't waste your efforts on me. We're just not meant to be." Without waiting for Clarissa to respond, he continued, "And about Xander's position in the Peridot Consortium, remove him. He's not suited for it. The only reason he becthe vice president is because of me. He shouldn't get any special treatment." Ignoring his comments about Xander, Clarissa focused on the earlier part of his statement, saying, "Why aren't we meant to be? Why don't you have feelings for me? Tell me, what's your type, then?" Buremained silent, his mind drifting back to memories of a girl from his past.
It was during a mission when he was an international special forces soldier.
The girl, known as Silver Fox, was part of their squad for that operation.
She wore a silver-white suit that concealed her entire body except her eyes, leaving her face a mystery to Burnet.
But it was her personality that truly captivated him.
Her nwas fitting. She was as clever and shrewd as a fox, yet she was also charming and magnetic. Even her gestures held a mesmerizing charm.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIn contrast to Burnet's reserved demeanor, Silver Fox was outgoing and could engage him in lengthy conversations.
She would talk about anything under the sun, endlessly chattering in his ear.
If he stayed quiet for too long, she would give him a mocking look and teasingly call him "dummy." Even with her playful teasing, she kept the conversation flowing, bombarding him with questions and light banter.
Initially, Bufound her irritating and thought of her as delicate, someone who might crumble on the battlefield.
However, when they faced battle together, Buwas astounded by Silver Fox's bravery. She proved to be a valiant fighter, displaying exceptional courage and quickness and moving with the speed and grace of lightning, a compelling force that left Buin awe on many levels.
Regrettably, their ttogether ended when the mission was over, and Bunever saw her again! Despite his attempts to find her through various means, he always reached a dead end, unable to find any clues to her whereabouts.
As he was lost in his thoughts, Xander's voice suddenly broke m through saying, Burnet, I've brought my girlfriend to meet you."
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