Chapter 663: Since When Did You Also Become So Naughty?

Chapter 663: Chapter 663: Since When Did You Also Become So Naughty?

’Isn’t Mrs. Grant out of favor?’

But seeing them together gave everyone the strange impression that they were a match made in heaven, a seamless and perfect pair.

As all eyes fell on them, Leona Grant casually put his arm around Annabelle and led her over.

The event host immediately found them the quietest spot and personally brought over refreshments, bowing fawningly. "Mr. Grant, Mrs. Grant, the banquet will begin shortly. Please, have a seat and rest for a bit. We hope you’ll forgive us for any shortcomings in our hospitality."

Annabelle gave a graceful nod in acknowledgment.

Leona Grant, however, was completely disdainful and ignored the host entirely. He used a fork to place a small piece of cake on a creamy-white saucer and set it in front of Annabelle. "You didn’t eat dinner tonight. Have a little something for now."

The host looked slightly awkward, then bowed his head and departed.

After the host had gone, Annabelle shot him a reproachful look. "You could at least show people a little respect."

Leona Grant gathered a small assortment of various pastries and placed them in front of her, saying coolly, "In this world, aside from you and our family, I don’t believe anyone is worthy of my respect."

"..."

Annabelle looked at the pastries, not feeling much of an appetite.

Leona Grant picked up a savory piece and held it to her lips. He sighed. "Go on, eat. It’s not sweet. You never eat properly. What am I supposed to do with you?"

Annabelle opened her mouth and ate it, then corrected him, "I did eat."

"You didn’t even finish one small bowl. You call that eating?"

"But I was full."

She generally only ate until she was about seventy percent full.

Hearing this, Leona Grant frowned. "But that’s too little," he said, his tone leaving no room for argument. "From now on, you have to eat more."

As he spoke, he added more pastries to the small plate, then said sternly, "Finish all of these."

Annabelle pouted, her expression troubled.

’I don’t want to eat a single bite...’

Seeing the pitiful look in her eyes, Leona Grant’s heart couldn’t help but soften. He said gently, "This is bad for your stomach. You have to eat properly, you know? We’re going to be together for a lifetime."

A wave of warmth washed over Annabelle’s heart at his words. She pressed her lips together, picked up her fork, and began to eat in small, delicate bites.

The way she ate was elegant and a pleasure to watch.

Her small mouth moved delicately as she ate, bit by bit. It wasn’t the kind of affected eating meant to make others see her as a proper lady.

It was simply genuine, easy on the eyes, and utterly adorable.

Leona Grant propped his head on his hand, a faint smile playing on his lips as he watched her eat.

Perhaps because his gaze was too intense, Annabelle looked up and caught him watching her with a faint smile.

She paused, feeling a little awkward and flustered, then elegantly wiped her mouth. Tilting her head, she asked, "Would you like a piece, too?"

Leona Grant raised his eyebrows in surprise, a smirk playing on his lips. "Alright," he said. "But you have to feed me."

"..." ’Give him an inch and he’ll take a mile.’

Annabelle ignored him, lowering her head to continue eating her cake on her own.

"Annabelle Linton."

"..."

"You have three seconds to feed me a piece. Otherwise, tonight I’ll—"

Annabelle suddenly shoved a piece of dessert into his mouth!

’I could just kill him! Always with the threats!’

Looking at his infuriating face, Annabelle mischievously smeared the dessert all around his mouth.

At the sight of him, she couldn’t help but burst out laughing.

She laughed for a moment, but seeing his expression grow darker and darker, her courage shamefully failed her...

Letting out a couple of dry laughs, Annabelle spinelessly went back to his side to wipe his mouth for him.

Leona Grant pulled her onto his lap and gave her a kiss. "Since when did you get so naughty?"