Chapter 240
Chapter 240:
Energized by the plan, Delilah navigated her phone to send the photo to Aiden. But the message wouldn’t deliver. Aiden had blocked her.
“Allow me to handle this,” Nellie said smoothly, observing Delilah’s flustered reaction, masking a knowing smile.
Fortunately, Aiden hadn’t blocked her from his contacts, which brought Nellie a slight sense of solace. Yet, she couldn’t shake off the nagging thought that maybe he had simply overlooked the idea of blocking her, a notion that slightly deflated her spirits.
Resolutely, she clicked the “send” button. “Aiden, I’m curious to see how you’ll react now.”
Simultaneously, Delilah was busy circulating the controversial photo among various news outlets, confident that it wouldn’t be long before the image set the internet ablaze.
The image, depicting Aiden’s wife in a clandestine rendezvous with another man, promised to be the latest juicy scandal, potentially tarnishing the esteemed Green family’s image.
In the opulent surroundings of Fantasy Restaurant, a venue rivaling the renowned Phyllis Restaurant, Aiden sat in his wheelchair, his demeanor relaxed yet radiating an air of sophistication and nobility. Facing him was Tess, clad in a flowing orange dress complemented by minimal makeup, enhancing her natural beauty.
Today, she had cast aside her usual professional and stern demeanor as a doctor, radiating a gentle and charming aura instead. She had toyed with the idea of applying heavy makeup but then recalled that the CEOs in those romance novels rarely favored women who wore it thick. Opting for subtlety, she chose a light makeup style that straddled the line between simple elegance and captivating beauty.
“Mr. Green, I’ve been eager to try this restaurant for quite some time. What a delightful surprise it is to share this meal with you here,” Tess remarked, her smile warm and her presence composed.
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Her statement appeared straightforward, yet a playful undertone of flirtation was unmistakably present. She was subtly suggesting that perhaps fate had played a hand in their meeting.
Aiden’s expression remained as cold as stone, his chiseled features betraying nothing. Tess waited, hoping for some flicker of reaction, but Aiden’s indifference only stretched the silence into something heavier.
Why was he so composed? Was her outfit not dazzling enough? Or had her words, carefully chosen, somehow fallen short?
Before her thoughts could spiral further, Aiden lazily snapped his fingers, an effortless gesture that exuded charm. Tess’s heart momentarily skipped a beat. So this was real power—effortless, controlled, and absolutely magnetic. Every move, even the slightest, carried an air of confidence she had never encountered before.
“Mr. Green, is there anything else you’d like?” a waiter stepped forward, breaking the stillness.
“Bring the food,” Aiden said smoothly.
“Right away.”
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