CHAPTER 97: CHAPTER 97: YOU GOT WHAT YOU DESERVE TODAY

But none of them knew that Elias Lancaster had taken care of someone in his bed.

The two of them, in the hotel room, acted recklessly under the influence of alcohol.

At that moment, Nia Irving felt that life had never been so awkward; she only wished to return to the time before school ended when Serena Keaton suggested going out to eat together.

If she had known this man would come, she definitely wouldn’t have agreed.

Ronan Keaton couldn’t keep his eyes off Nia Irving; he could see her awkward discomfort.

It was also the first time in his life that he didn’t know how to resolve it.

That’s why today, Ronan Keaton suddenly found Elias Lancaster, saying he wanted to have lunch together.

He had thought about asking Nia directly.

But feared she would refuse, and then he thought, Nia works for Elias Lancaster, placed by his sister as a bodyguard, which was a great entry point.

Elias Lancaster wrapped his arm around her waist, "Come on, let’s go eat; Yara and Yuri are already home."

Elias Lancaster opened the car door, letting her sit inside.

Ronan Keaton also opened the front passenger door, inviting Nia.

All along the way.

Nia didn’t say a word.

Despite Ronan’s usual eloquence in negotiations, at this moment, he became tongue-tied and his mind seemed a little sluggish.

After a while.

"Nia, I’m sorry, I drank too much that day, I will be responsible."

Hearing this, Nia understood he meant it was just a drunken mistake, he’s apologizing, and if required he’d take responsibility, but he doesn’t mean anything else by it.

In fact.

Ronan wanted to tell her he wasn’t a casual person.

But alas, when in front of a woman, his words failed him.

He had a lot to say in his heart, but just didn’t know how to express it.

Nia stood from her own perspective and understood his words; she wasn’t the type to cling on and make a fuss.

She smiled slightly, "I understand, we’re all adults, let’s just pretend nothing happened!"

Ronan Keaton, "..."

His mouth twitched, "Nia, that’s not what I meant..."

Nia looked straight ahead, "It was just an accident that day, don’t overthink, President Keaton."

Ronan hadn’t expected her to misunderstand like this, at that moment he just wanted to slap himself.

Nia leaned against the car seat, closing her eyes, sunlight shone on her face, her fair skin glimmering with a halo, it was a beautiful sight.

Ronan subconsciously reached out to shield her from the dazzling sunlight.

Subsequent to that, scenes from that night flashed in his mind, pulling a smile from his lips.

Nia and Serena both liked Chinese cuisine.

Knowing what his beloved preferred, Elias Lancaster naturally was aware.

As for Ronan Keaton, well, he naturally had done his subtle inquiries from Elias Lancaster.

The two cars arrived one after another at the hotel’s parking lot.

The two women, arms linked, walked ahead chatting and laughing.

The two men walked behind them, but their gaze never left the women they cared about in front, eyes filled with deep affection and indulgence.

Upon reaching the private room in the hotel.

Ronan Keaton gentlemanly pulled out a chair for Nia.

However...

Nia didn’t even glance and just pulled out the chair next to it and sat down.

He watched her with a curious eye.

Wondering why her moods could change so unpredictably.

She wasn’t like that that night, during their intimate interaction, she was quite clingy.

Ronan could only sit down himself, his eyes fixed on Nia, but not getting even a glance back from her.

This made him doubt whether his skills were too poor that night, leading to an unsatisfactory performance!

Nia felt the piercing gaze from Ronan, making her uncomfortable all over.

Serena Keaton browsed through the menu, "Nia, what do you want to eat?"

"I’m fine with anything, you go ahead and order."

Nia said softly.

She was in no state of mind to order food now, the gaze on her made her antsy, yet she couldn’t mention it to Serena.

Ronan watched her, images of her shy and charming demeanor flashed in his mind from that night.

Finding his throat dry and parched, he lifted the water glass on the table, sipping to ease his agitation.

Suddenly.

Elias Lancaster suddenly hugged Serena onto his lap.

"Hey! Elias, what are you doing, my brother and Nia are still here!"

The man didn’t care a bit.

In his eyes, there was only Serena.

"I married you openly, what’s wrong if I hug you? I want to choose dishes with you."

"Don’t you feel any shame?"

Serena sat on his lap, scrolling through the menu in her hand.

Elias Lancaster’s eyes twinkled at the tempting dishes on the menu.

"Sweetheart, let’s order this, you love it."

Serena looked at the tantalizing picture of salt and pepper shrimp on the menu, turning to Nia.

"Nia can’t have this, can she?" Serena pointed at the marks on Nia’s neck, "She got hurt fighting, can she eat seafood?"

Serena felt her brother and Nia seemed strange, wanting to test them out.

Little did she know, as soon as she said this.

Ronan choked on his water, coughing hard.

"Cough..."

Elias Lancaster had already sensed something was off.

They had met three days ago for the homecoming, then today insisting on dining together, and also bringing Nia along was suspicious enough.

Constantly inquiring about what Nia liked to eat, claiming that inviting people to eat meant they must have what’s to their liking.

As soon as they reached the school gate, after seeing them come out, Ronan’s gaze changed.

Elias Lancaster saw it instantly.

Serena closed the menu, no longer in any rush to order.

Her eyes darted between Ronan and Nia.

"Brother, you aren’t the one who ’fought’ with Nia, were you!"

Serena intentionally emphasized the word ’fought’.

Nia’s face instantly turned a deep shade of red.

Ronan looked at Nia, "Yes, it was me!"

Nia felt like she wanted to dig a hole and hide, picking up the menu and looking down intently.

Ronan shifted his seat next to her.

"Nia, whatever you like, we’ll order that, do you have any dietary restrictions?"

Nia remained silent, just staring at the menu, knowing each word but unsure if she should speak.

If she spoke, what should she say?

Ronan saw her blushing, and silent, "I’ll choose then!"

Elias Lancaster chuckled softly.

Internally amused: Brother-in-law, she’s part of the Lancaster Family, and you’ve met your match, a wife-loving slave.

Serena watched her brother and Nia, picking up her phone and sending a message to Nia.

Serena Keaton: [Nia, confess to me if something happened between you and my brother!]

Nia: [My dear Young Madam, it was an accident, truly an accident, I’m not involved with him, don’t overthink it.]

Serena Keaton: [Hehe... with those obvious hickeys, do you think I would believe you!]

Nia: [Serena, you have to trust me, it was really an accident, don’t worry, I won’t get involved with him at all.]

During the car ride, she clearly understood Ronan’s words and knew his intentions; her status didn’t match his anyway, even if she had feelings, she would bury them deeply.

Serena Keaton: [Don’t say that, I’d love to have you as my sister-in-law, but it’s your relationship, you decide for yourself, did you take precautions...]

Nia: [I know.]

Serena Keaton: [But I’d really like to know, did my brother hurt you...]