CHAPTER 152: CHAPTER 152: THERE MUST BE A CONSPIRACY

I knew it! There was definitely a scheme behind his easy agreement! Vera Wave thought, pushing the untouched dessert towards him. She then licked the cream off her fork and placed it on the dessert plate.

"Here... enjoy the cake!"

He’d clearly bought this cake, and now this cheeky girl was re-gifting it to him!

Just as Kris Cooper planned on playfully teasing her, the waiter brought their food to the table.

Seeing the delicious dishes, Vera Wave’s eyes sparkled. Without hesitation, she grabbed her utensils and dug in.

He could see she was genuinely hungry, so he decided not to disturb her meal any longer. He picked up the fork she had used, cut a piece of cake, and put it in his mouth. Slowly, he savored its sweetness, his gaze resting on Vera Wave as he pondered his own plans.

Come to think of it, the event that left the deepest impression on her should be that particular incident.

In three days, it’ll be the first of the month. He’d try then to see if he could awaken her memories.

As Vera Wave ate, she sensed his gaze on her. She turned to look and found Kris Cooper staring at her, seemingly lost in thought.

His gaze seemed to be on her, yet it felt as if it passed right through her, focusing on some distant point in the air.

She waved a hand in front of his face.

"What’s wrong?"

"Nothing," Kris Cooper snapped back to reality. "Just recalling some past events."

"Hurry and eat. The food will get cold soon. You tech guys often stay up late and have irregular meals; you really need to take care of your stomach..."

As she spoke, she took the initiative to put food on his plate. Seeing the food piled high on his plate, Kris Cooper smiled. He sat up straighter and began to eat seriously.

With her stomach full, Vera Wave sat to the side, silently watching him eat.

The man’s side profile was sharply defined. Without the fierceness he showed when he lost his temper, he now naturally exuded an innate noble air. His every movement, his every gesture, could even be described as elegant.

His looks, his wealth, his abilities... From any perspective, he was truly the cream of the crop.

A man like him, a single glance would be enough to make women willingly fall into his bed. So... why would he fall for her?!

"What are you looking at?" Noticing her stare, Kris Cooper asked gently.

"Oh, I was just thinking, it might be time to pay the bill."

"Then, let’s pay the bill."

She got up and beckoned a waiter outside the door to bring the bill.

A moment later, the waiter entered and presented the bill with both hands.

"Your total for the two of you is USD 768."

Kris Cooper, who was still in the middle of his meal, casually pulled out his wallet and handed his credit card to Vera Wave. Vera Wave signed for him and took the receipt.

By this time, Kris Cooper had finished all the food Vera Wave had served him. He stood up straight.

"Let’s head home!"

Vera Wave hurriedly handed him his wallet, which he casually took and slipped into his pocket.

She followed him upstairs, and they got back into the car. As the car neared their residential complex, Kris Cooper suddenly remembered something.

"Vera, has your mouth ulcer healed?"

His words were meant as concern, but to her ears, they took on a different meaning.

Her heart tightened, and Vera Wave quickly shook her head. "N-not yet!"

Kris Cooper frowned. "Didn’t you take the vitamins and eat the fruit I bought for you?"

Vera Wave hurriedly scrambled for an excuse. "I... I did. It might be because the weather is so dry. It was very cold last night, so I turned on the heater, and I think that might have aggravated it."

Frowning, Kris Cooper parked the car downstairs and commanded sternly, "Get out of the car!"

Seeing that he had no intention of getting out with her, Vera Wave breathed a huge sigh of relief.

"Goodbye, honey! Drive safely!"