Chapter 45 A Mischievous Encounter
Chapter 45 A Mischievous Encounter.
His trust in her had waned, and her honeyed words no longer held sway.
“Mr. Moore, how can you doubt me?”
“It’s very frustrating.”
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Melody raised her eyebrows and wrapped her arms around Edward’s as she softly brushed. her fingertips against his skin.
She focused intently on his rough, almost otherworldly characteristics, feeling increasingly captivated with each passing gaze.
She kissed him boldly between his eyebrows.
A resounding ‘smack‘ reverberated through the study.
As if it instantly shattered someone’s defenses,
Edward found himself momentarily taken aback. As he collected his thoughts, he noticed Melody leaning close to his ear, gently tracing it with her touch.
The
young woman grinned mischievously and whispered, “But, Mr. Moore, you are right.”
“What I meant by ‘doing with you‘ is preparing medicinal cuisine,” she explained.
“It’s not costly, just one million for a bowl of soup.”
“Will Mr. Moore buy it?”
Melody playfully clung to his neck.
Having experience on her side, she skilfully managed her interactions with Edward.
Give men space, then hold on tight as they come and go unpredictably.
He would be unable to resist.
Edward maintained his silence as he gently withdrew Melody’s delicate wrist. His gaze turned cold as he fixed it upon her.
“After preparing these medicinal cuisines, the Moore Residence won’t be able to accommodate you any longer.”
From their initial encounter, he vividly recalled her mentioning the plan: once she amassed
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sufficient funds, she would leave and settle elsewhere.
Melody nodded, “Yes, after making these medicinal cuisines.”
“After curing you, I will leave the Moore Residence.”
“But, will Mr. Moore miss me?”
Melody took the opportunity to move closer to him once more.
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Of course, she had no intention of leaving, though she kept this hidden from Edward.
A glimmer of frostiness appeared in Edward’s eyes as he smiled, gently pushing her away once more, and uttered, “No.”
“Melody, we were never on the same frequency
The warning slipped out inadvertently.
But Melody completely disregarded it.
She pretended to distance herself and sat at the desk opposite Edward.
The young woman looked earnestly into Edward’s deep gaze.
“Mr. Moore, before you depart, would you consider giving me a chance?” Edward’s demeanor turned equally serious with her earnest expression.
However, the young woman struggled to maintain a serious face momentarily.
Edward gritted his teeth. His eyes darkened as he exclaimed, “Melody!”
Melody tilted her head, sweetly smiling as she chirped, “I’m here-”
Frustration surged within Edward’s chest.
In the basement.
Melody was concocting a beauty cream and had set up a small laboratory under the Moore Residence to research medical beauty products
Suddenly, her phone rang.
She cast a glance at it and replied as anticipated,
“Poppy, are you feeling better?
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Poppy, known by his real name Arnold Shield, had been a prominent medical lecturer in the capital during his younger years. He had successfully treated a multitude of complex illnesses for notable figures.
Despite Mel’s parents‘ objections four years ago, he persisted in bringing her back to the Shield residence.
As he grew older, his health declined despite his exceptional medical skills. He rarely stayed at the Shield residence, often opting to recuperate in the sterile ward of the sanatorium.
The Shields were under strict orders not to disturb Poppy unless the matter was of utmost importance.
“Mel, tomorrow is your Nanny’s birthday celebration. Despite her past reservations, we are still a family.”
“Poppy hopes that you can attend.”
Poppy’s voice was aged and weary.
Melody couldn’t help but feel sorry for him. She had just developed a new needle technique to discuss with her grandfather, so she nodded and replied, “Poppy, I’ll be there.”
“However, I have a condition…”
