Chapter 273
Kieran stood in place and glanced at the girl before him, his expression cold as he rejected her.
“Sorry, I already have a fiance.”
The girl’s eyes widened in shock.
Kieran looked up again at Lila, standing not far away, still holding something in her hands. Her gaze showed a hint of curiosity as if watching a spectacle.
His eyes showed a faint smile of helplessness. “Lila, come here. Shall we take a look ahead?”
His voice was gentle, indulgent, with a touch of helplessness, completely different from the coldness earlier.
Everyone around him turned to follow his gaze, noticing the girl in a simple T-shirt and casual pants.
Her long hair was casually tied back, giving off a clean, youthful vibe like a college student.
Yet, despite her simple appearance, her facial features were striking, and without makeup, she was still beautiful enough to captivate anyone’s attention.
One of the girls who had been trying to get his WhatsApp said, “You two look so perfect together.”
By now, Lila had walked over to Kieran’s side. Hearing this, he glanced at the girl who had spoken.
“Thank you. She really is gorgeous.” His deep, magnetic voice carried a subtle note of pride.
The girl stepped aside, and Kieran naturally took Lila’s hand as they walked forward.
Lila froze for a moment, one hand holding the ice cream, the other feeling as if it were being scorched by fire.
She could feel her heartbeat quickening, almost to the point where she could hardly breathe.
She only spoke once she had steadied herself. “Uncle Kieran.” She withdrew her hand, hiding it behind her back.
Her fingers trembled slightly. “They’re.. already gone.”
Kieran looked at her, still feeling the warmth of her touch in his palm.
He remained calm and asked, “Shall we go ahead and look around?”
Lila nodded, pulling out a small spoon and scooping some ice cream before
offering it to Kieran. “Try some. Be careful, it’s very cold.”
He gently took the spoon, and his tongue was immediately met with a cold, sweet taste.
“How does it taste?”
She looked at Kieran but didn’t hear any response from him. Lila suddenly felt a little anxious.
“Don’t you like it?”
Kieran lifted his gaze, staring at her.
He licked his lips and remarked, “It’s very sweet.”
His deep, magnetic voice, with a hint of a smile, was like a feather gently brushing against Lila’s heart.
It was a normal response, but her ears turned red for some reason.
Lila handed over the container. “There’s two servings, one for each of us.”
Kieran took it, glancing at the small spoon. He preferred Lila to feed him instead. His mood was a little off.
They continued walking forward. Lila’s gaze was drawn to the various food stalls around them, not noticing his change in mood.
But Kieran, concerned about the hygiene of the street food, didn’t let her eat too much.
Lila suddenly looked up as they strolled and seemed to spot a familiar figure. Her steps faltered for a moment.
Noticing her hesitation, Kieran, who had been paying attention to her, asked with concern, “Did you eat something cold? Are you feeling unwell?”
She shook her head, pretending to yawn. “I’m a bit tired. How about we head back for today? After you finish Work, I’ll go out with you and shop properly.”
Kieran nodded. He had been worried that she was overexerting herself. Since Lila suggested returning to rest, it was only natural for him to agree.
The two of them began walking back, but Lila glanced back in the direction they had come from.
Shannon stood there, and the moment their gazes met, it was like a predator had spotted its prey, ready to strike.
Lila quickly withdrew her gaze and casually asked, “Uncle Kieran, I saw some news about Bolton Group the other day. Why did their stock price suddenly drop?”
She wanted to confirm if Noah had been involved.
“A while ago, Bolton Group lost a project to Morgan Group, which
to their poor performance. Beet
considering the drop, it’s nota major issue,” Kieran answered patiently.