Chapter 729: Blind date (2)
The blind date was an icy affair. And she’d expected that. As the wait staff served one dish after the other, Kael kept up the pretence of being a dutiful host as he introduced the local dishes. Dora on the other hand responded politely to everything, her mind however elsewhere. All she could think of was how to escape as soon as possible.
Without warning, Kael placed his hand over hers, taking her fingers lightly. Startled, she instinctively moved to pull away, but he tightened his grip, leaning into whisper, "Smile. We have guests."
Dora didn’t need to glance around to know who he was referring to—she could feel the eyes of the cameras on her, watching, recording every expression. Forcing a thin smile, she gritted her teeth. "Even if some people are peeping, we don’t have to be holding hands. This is just a blind date. It’s not like we’re seeing each other."
Kael’s lips curved into a smug smile. "You’re right, of course. But I have a reputation to maintain. The paparazzi here has been following me around even before I knew what paparazzi was. So, if I don’t make a movement, they will know something is up."
Dora rolled her eyes as she lifted her wine glass and took a slow sip. "Ah, yes. Your precious reputation."
"And since we’re going to get married," Kael continued, completely unfazed, "I think it’s best to give the impression that I’ve been enamored with you from the very beginning. Wouldn’t you agree?"
Dora choked on her wine, nearly spilling it, in her shock. Quickly, she pulled her hand from his grasp and covered her face, not wanting the cameras to capture the ugly expression that was no doubt forming. She could feel the sting of tears at the corners of her eyes as she struggled to regain her breath.
When she finally composed herself, she let out a long sigh and glared at him. Let the cameras see her fury, for all she cared.
"Are you out of your mind? How did a blind date turn into a wedding proposal?"