Conquest Game: The Aloof Husband is Dangerous!-Chapter 194 - 175: Falling Unexpectedly Into His Arms

Chapter 194: Chapter 175: Falling Unexpectedly Into His Arms

Eric: "..."

This time around, he didn’t get any advantage.

Once freed, Sophie didn’t look back as she walked away, even though she knew Eric was Asher’s cousin, so what?

Anyway, she just hates him!

Every encounter adds to her dislike for him. In this world, there’s simply no man more detestable than him!

After changing clothes, Sophie returned to the golf course, only to be questioned by her second brother, "What’s with the puffed-up face? Who’s bothered our little princess again?"

Sophie bit her lip, "I ran into a particularly annoying fly, it took a lot of effort to chase him away!"

She thought since Eric was Asher’s cousin, it wouldn’t be good to call him an annoying fly to his face, so she decided to be more discreet.

Silas looked thoughtful, "Annoying fly? There don’t seem to be flies this season, right?"

Sophie pouted, glared at her second brother, and said coyly, "Second brother!"

Understanding, Silas stayed silent. Actually, he thought it wouldn’t be a bad thing if Sophie focused her attention on another man!

Asher continued to focus on his game, not participating in the conversation between White and his sister.

However, in his heart, he couldn’t help but wonder if the sharp-tongued Sophie from that night really wouldn’t show up?

Vinera’s vineyard chateau.

Laura was currently in the kitchen experimenting with cooking. Her homemade wine paired with her pan-seared steak should be quite nice!

The servant, seeing her busy alone, couldn’t help but ask, "Miss Quincy, do you need help?"

Laura shook her head, "No need."

The way to cook steak wasn’t too complicated; she had to learn to make Twinkle’s favorite food, or she’d be an unfit mother.

She cut the fresh steak she bought in the morning into three pieces, placed them each on a plate, then cut onions. Despite being prepared, she still teared up...

She hurriedly supported herself on the counter and moved to the window, taking a deep breath of fresh air outside. Cooking really is a skillful task!

Garlic was easier to cut than onions, and then she poured out an appropriate amount of black pepper powder...

After the preparations were done, Laura took a mallet to tenderize the steak, so it would absorb the flavors better when searing.

She sprinkled salt and black pepper powder on the meat, rubbed it evenly on both sides, marinated for an hour or two, then chopped garlic and onion into a bowl...

She was just about to pour olive oil into the pan when Jason suddenly came in, "I’ll help you."

Laura expressed her distrust to him, "The kitchen is too filled with oil and smoke, go outside!"

Jason took a step forward, stopping behind her, not too close but enough for Laura to feel his breath close to her ear...

"Are you concerned for me?"

His deep, magnetic voice merely made Laura feel tingly in her ears...

She then scolded softly, "You’re overthinking it, I just hate being disturbed, that’s all."

Jason chuckled lightly, "It doesn’t matter, I’m happy whether you admit it or not."

Laura was thoroughly annoyed, "Happy my foot! Just leave!"

Jason stepped forward again, just close enough to touch Laura’s back...

Laura instantly jumped forward like a startled cat, almost bumping into the frying pan...

"Ah!"

She screamed out, it was really so close!

Jason quickly hugged her, taking a step back, concernedly asking, "What’s wrong? Did you burn yourself?"

Laura irritably shook off his hand, "Aren’t you annoying! I told you to leave, can’t you hear? It’s all your fault!"

Jason seemed accustomed to her tone, "Let me do it!"

Laura glared at him, "You don’t even know how, why are you showing off!"

Jason skillfully plated the steak he had just seared, using the leftover oil in the pan to sauté the minced garlic and onion...

"I learned to pan-sear steaks when I studied in New Corinth."

"..."

Laura gaped in disbelief, could he, a pampered rich kid, really know how to pan-sear steaks?

Jason turned back to look at her, "You think I’m lying?"

Laura pouted, it didn’t seem believable.

Jason sprinkled a bit of salt and black pepper for taste, added some oyster sauce, slowly sautéing it into a thick gravy...

His movements were skillful, indeed like someone experienced.

"During my studying years, even though I rented a place with a housekeeper, there were times she had other commitments, and I hated eating out by myself, so I had to learn to cook."

Jason reminisced slowly about his life overseas, he never imagined standing in the kitchen, but life forces you to learn...

Seeing the plated steak with excellent color and aroma, Laura truly believed him. Was there a time this guy could surprise her?

Lunch was black pepper steak paired with red wine brewed in the chateau, with the bottle cap opening in an instant, releasing an intoxicating fragrance, enough to potentially make one drunk.

Justin cut a piece of steak and popped it in his mouth, mumbling, "Mm, so good! Sister’s culinary skills are getting better and better!"

Laura felt a bit ashamed, the one who really cooked the steak was Jason, "Your dad made it."

Justin’s big, bright eyes shifted, "Hehe! I got it; it was sister and dad cooking together, that’s why it’s especially good!"

Laura: "..."

This kid, what is he thinking?

Jason gave his son an approving look; at least he’s quick-witted!

Laura simply stopped responding to them, cut a small piece of steak, and put it in her mouth. The flavor was rich and just right, the medium-well steak tender yet chewy, truly delicious!

A sip of red wine made it even better...

Never expected this man’s steak cooking skills to be so good, it didn’t pale in comparison to a restaurant’s flavor.

At night, after Twinkle fell asleep, Laura, still wide awake, slowly walked to the backyard’s small garden. The past few days felt like a serene paradise, undisturbed by the outside world, enjoying the tranquil life of the three of them.

Suddenly, she realized she used the term "three-member family"; perhaps the jokes from the servants over the past days had really struck a chord?

She smirked self-mockingly. As beautiful as paradise might be, she ultimately had to return to real life.

Once her leg injury healed completely, she would return to work at the company. After reporting in, she took a month’s sick leave, and the company had been gracious enough to her.

"Are there stars tonight?"

The sudden voice from behind pulled Laura back from her thoughts sharply, prompting her to glance at the night sky, "No idea."

Jason sat down beside her, "If there are no stars, what are you doing sitting here?"

Laura looked at him unhappily, "I just like sitting here, I’m not bothering you!"

Jason said casually, "There are plants everywhere here. Aren’t you afraid of... soft creatures or bugs?"

His implication was obvious.

Laura instantly stiffened, "You! Even if there are, it’s attracted by you!"

The annoying man was really detestable! Knowing her fear, he intentionally mentioned it to scare her. She then angrily stood up, ready to go back indoors.

If he hadn’t said anything, it would’ve been fine, but after he did, she felt as if she was sitting on pins and needles, worried there might suddenly appear a...

Jason reached out to hold her, and off-guard, Laura ended up falling into his arms...

Their posture became instantly intimate.

Misty silver moonlight gently draped over them, as if trying to create something...