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River suggested, “It’s fine. I haven’t washed up yet. You must be hungry. Stay for supper.”
River turned to Noah and offered, “You should eat, too. I’ll cook.”
Noah stayed silent, realizing that River was determined to cook. Scott didn’t decline either, so he sat down and waited quietly.
However, Noah couldn’t help but glance at the two boxes of supplements, his expression growing serious.
Is giving two boxes of supplements really that impressive for River? I’ll have Reuben buy enough supplements to fill a plane as a gift for her tomorrow! he thought.
“Mr. De Marco, you seem hostile toward me,” Scott remarked.
Noah looked at him coldly and replied, “Shouldn’t I be when you’re openly pursuing my woman?”
Scott smiled and asked, “In that case, how should I have reacted when you swooped in and started seeing River just as things were getting serious between us?”
Noah frowned. “What were you doing?”
Scott quipped, “Isn’t it obvious what a grown man and woman do when they’re single?”
An intimate scene flashed in Noah’s mind. He clenched his fists tightly and threatened menacingly, “Stay away from River if you don’t want to lose your job!”
Scott said, “I’m afraid that your relationship with River will only drift further apart if you do that, Mr. De Marco.”
Noah said, “It’s easy for me to eliminate you without drawing any attention! River won’t even notice thay Scott chuckled. “Give it a shot if you’d rather not be with River, Mr. De Marco.”
Noah’s eyes turned cold. “River seems more important to you than your job, huh?”
“Yes,” Scott replied confidently.
Noah abruptly stood up, grabbing Scott by the collar. His rage filled eyes bore into Scott’s. ‘Don’t blame me for kicking you out of Novamere if you make any inappropriate moves toward River!”
Despite Noah’s anger, Scott remained calm.
“Follow River at all times so I won’t have a chance to take advantage of her, Mr. De Marco,” Scott said with a smile.
Noah couldn’t restrain himself from raising his fist.
At that moment, he heard a crashing sound behind him, turned to the kitchen abruptly, chest tightening with anxiety, and let go of Scott to walk over.
River was picking up broken pieces of a bowl in the kitchen.
Noah scooped her up swiftly. Failing to vent his anger, he shouted, “Are you trying to injure yourself?”
Shocked, River replied, “Why are you so angry? I’m just cleaning up.
Agitated, Noah said, “Get the maid to do this from now on!”
“Eira is not a maid. Make a clear distinction,‘ River retorted.
“Hire a maid then!” Noah snapped.
River was unfazed. “Someone needs to clean up the broken glass now, right? Am I supposed to leave it for the maid tomorrow?”
“I’ll do it!” Noah found a broom next to the door, walked over to take it, and began sweeping the glass shards.
River couldn’t help but smile at Noah’s clumsy movements. “Have you not done household chores in a 1/2
Noah was displeased. “Is it wrong to be rusty?”
“Say what you want. You clean up while I continue to cook,” River said.
Soon, steaming hot pasta was served. River called out to Scott to join them. Kenny coincidentally came downstairs.
Kenny complained, “G, how dare you cook supper without including me!”
River replied, “There’s some left in the pot. You can have it, too.”
“That sounds about right. Scott, you’re here too!” Kenny said.
Scott nodded, and Kenny prepared a serving for himself.
There was a strange ambiance at the dining table. Kenny sensed something was off, glancing at Noah and Scott before whispering to River, ‘Have you noticed that something is strange between them?”
River sighed. “Just eat.”
Kenny decided to stir the pot and asked Scott, “What brings you here so late?”
River was rendered speechless. ‘Kenny knows just which sensitive topic to bring up!
Scott replied, “Nothing much. I just came to deliver something, and River took the trouble to cook supper for me.”
“Why are you being a stranger? You used to cook for G frequently when we were in Spania, and G would also cook you supper, right? Kenny said.
River couldn’t resist kicking Kenny under the table. Why are you so clueless about avoiding sensitive topics? Isn’t it obvious that Noah is furious?‘ she complained inwardly.
Kenny looked puzzled. “Why are you kicking me?”
River stole a glance at Noah, who had a serious expression.
“Nothing, just stretching my legs,” River explained.
“Ah.”
After supper, Scott left, and Kenny headed back to his room, content.
River and Noah returned to the room.
Noah lay on the bed, ignoring River River asked, “You seem upset. Is it because of Scott’s gift?”
“No!” Noah answered with closed eyes.
River muttered, “I’ve already told him not to get me gifts from now on.”
Noah refused to speak.
River continued patiently. “Don’t mind it. I’ll remind Scott again next time.”
After River finished, Noah said, “Are you going to meet him alone again?”
“That’s not what I mean. I’ll just give him a call. Scott has helped me a lot, so I can’t be too cold to him,”
River said in frustration.
“I don’t want to hear about this. What was your relationship with Scott previously?”
River frowned. “I told you a few times we’re just friends!”
Noah sneered. “Just friends? River, have you ever considered being with Scott?”
River didn’t want to keep him in the dark. “I did, but it was out of guilt. I wanted to make amends.”
“Make amends? Do you want to spend your whole life trying to make up for his affection toward you?” Noah said in anger.
River replied, “That was how I felt back then, but it was really tough on me emotionally. What’s going “Are you going to try to make amends with any man who has feelings for you with your own body?” Noah was livid.
River said, “I wouldn’t go to this extent for just anyone.”
“You’d do it just for Scott, is that right?”
River couldn’t bear it anymore. “Have you had enough of causing a scene, Noah?”
Noah was highly agitated. I can’t stay calm when I think about your intimacy with Scott!”
“I’ve never crossed any boundaries with him! I’m not going to explain anymore, even if you don’t believe it, “River said angrily.
She grabbed her pajamas and walked to the bathroom.
A loud door slam came from outside.
She opened the bathroom door and looked at the bedroom subconsciously.
She appeared disappointed when she saw the empty bed.
Have I not explained clearly enough, or is he just being overly suspicious?’ she wondered.
Outside the villa.
Noah called Alex and picked him up half an hour later.
Alex got into the car and was shocked to find Noah in his casual outfit.
“Damn, Noah! You’d actually go out in your pajamas like this, huh?‘ Alex was surprised.
Noah’s expression was tense as he stepped on the accelerator and drove away swiftly.
They arrived at Villa Rosa, and Noah walked to the villa.
Alex followed right behind him. “Hey, walk slower. You asked me out, so don’t leave me behind and Ignore me!”
They walked into the lounge room one after another.
Noah grabbed the liquor from the shelf, poured a glass, and downed it.
Alex got a bottle of wine, poured it into a glass, and took a sip.
Noah shot him a disapproving look. “Why are you out if you don’t want to drink?”
“Why vent your anger on me? Paige loves her alcohol. It won’t be good if she smells it on me!” Alex retorted.
Noah took the bottle, sat on the sofa, and downed drinks one after another.
Alex sighed and approached Noah. “What’s going on with you? You don’t tell me when I ask.”
‘Scott asked me what two single, grown people would do!” Noah exuded a dangerous vibe.
‘Scott? Referring to him and River?” Alex was shocked.
“Or else?” Noah asked.
Alex sat down quickly. “Scott doesn’t seem like the kind of person who would say such things. Why would he ask you that out of nowhere? This is clearly meant for you to imagine on your own!”
Noah shared the earlier incident with Alex.
Alex said, “Ah, no wonder he said that. You provoked him first.”
“How is it my fault? He always had feelings for River! In fact, they wanted to be together at one point!”
Noah said angrily.