Chapter 265
The crowd was shocked. No one expected Neymar Snee, the youngest among them, to bring up the topic everyone cared about the most. All eyes instantly timed to Clifford, eager to see how he would respond.
Nina continued eating with complete focus, unfazed by the discussion. She didn’t need to listen carefully–the knew Clifford well enough to predict his response. Their relationship couldn’t be revealed, so he would most likely dodge the question with a cheerful smile and a string of excuses,
To Nina’s surprise, Clifford’s answer was completely unexpected this time. Under everyone’s watchful eyes, Clifford remained calm and composed.
He smiled faintly to Neymar and then glanced toward Nina, his gaze softening. “Your leader,” he said, “is the most important person in my heart. So from now on, the three of you should treat her with the same respect you show me. Understood“”
Cliffords words left everyone present utterly stunned. Nina, in the middle of her meal, froze abruptly. She whipped her head toward Clifford in shock, and the botan shrimp she had just bitten into was unceremoniously spat out.
Cabriel, now covered in shrimp, was speechless. He thought, “Why did I sit between these two?
“Oh Neymar cheered at the mention of Clifford’s words. His eyes widened in disbelief as he exclaimed, “What I didn’t know you and the leader were in this relationship. We had no idea! Why didn’t you say so earlier! If we’d known, we wouldn’t have dared to speak disrespectfully to her in the first placer
Nina was shocked. Finding Gabriel in the middle too much of a nuisance, she unceremoniously pushed his head down with one hand. Then, turning to Clifford in disbelief, she exclaimed. “Clifford, what are you doing? Didn’t you say we couldn’t casually reveal our relationship! Why did you go and spill it yourself?”
Nina had gone to so much trouble trying to mislead the Snee family. Just earlier, when Clifford peeled shrimp for her, she had already thought the gesture was too intimate. Even as she ate, she brainstormed excuses to smooth things over later, only to find out it would all be for nothing.
Gabriel, his head pinned down and unable to lift it, was speechless. He thought. Why on earth did I sit between these two? Was I out of my mind! Nina let go I’m done! I’m leaving!
Upon hearing this, Clifford gave Nina a faint smile and shrugged. agree we shouldn’t casually reveal our relationship, but sharing it with family is fine. After all, I don’t want any misunderstandings to arise from hiding it.”
Clifford’s last words carried a subtle implication. Maliyah’s expression stiffened. She thought, ‘Saying he doesn’t want any misunderstandings from hiding this, is he talking directly to me? Is he claiming his rights over Nina with this declaration?”
For some reason, Maliyah felt a lump in her throat, quite frustrated. Why does every girl Oliver likes end up liking Clifford? While Clifford is indeed exceptional, Oliver is no slouch, either! Why can’t he find someone good? With this thought, Maliyah’s gaze shifted anxiously toward
Oliver.
Maliyah had previously encouraged Oliver to seize the opportunity and not let anyone slip away, but to her surprise, something like this happened. quickly. Now, she didn’t even know how to explain it
After hearing Clifford’s words, Oliver lowered his head and fell silent. His expression darkened as he pressed his lips together, his attention fixed on the fish dumplings in his bowl The dumplings slid around, but he couldn’t seem to pick them up, clearly distracted and lost in thought
Charlie glanced at Clifford unexpectedly and thought. No way. Could it be that this jerk is finally planning to take responsibility for Nina! But it doesn’t feel that simple. Ill wait and
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Sitting next to Charlie, Abbie quietly listened to everyone’s conversation, waiting for the show to unfold, choosing not to comment herself.
As the person involved, Nina was taken aback at the mention of Clifford’s words. She thought. The most important person! In other words, doesn’t that mean the person he plans to spend his life with?
Nina knew that when people planned to spend their lives with someone, they almost always referred to that person as a partner. “Does this me he’s finally decided to be my boyfriend Nina was instantly excited by the thought
Her eyes lit up as she looked at Clifford and asked, “Clifford, does this mean you can be my boyfriend now!”
