Chapter 490: Provocation
By the time we finished packing and tidying up, it was almost 5:30 in the afternoon.
-Dad, let’s go.
The girl carried her small school bag and looked at Dylan expectantly, her big eyes shining with curiosity.
It was rare to see his daughter so excited, so Dylan couldn’t bear to disappoint her. He took his daughter’s hand in his and instructed her as he pulled her out.
-Let’s eat first, and then I’ll take you out to play, okay?
-Okay,” Cecilia nodded and asked, “What about Uncle Lucas, is he coming with us?
Dylan, not expecting his girl to ask about Lucas, smiled and looked at her:
-Do you want Uncle Lucas to come with us?
-Well, Uncle Lucas has brought me a present.
Cecilia nodded vigorously.
Since Uncle Luke had brought her a present, as a courtesy, she would have to treat Uncle Luke to dinner as well. But she had no money at the moment, so she had to let her father treat her first. But no matter what, she had to ask Uncle Lucas to dinner.
-Then I’ll call Lucas and ask him.
The exchange should be almost finished as well.
Dylan took his daughter to the lift and waited to get out before calling Lucas.
Even though she felt Lucas was unreliable and worried that he would lead Candy astray, it was better to go out and have a good time with more people. And it was his little girl who asked for it, so of course he would comply.
The phone was quickly taken off the hook.
-Are you looking for me for dinner?
The moment Lucas opened his mouth it was dinner, and in a way it was like having a chat with Cecilia.
-Yes, there’s a famous crab restaurant here, and I’m taking Candy to try it,” Dylan looked at the time. It’ll take us about twenty minutes to get there, so you’re on your own.
-All right, I’ll be right there.
Lucas smiled happily at the idea of seeing his pretty Candy soon, and he didn’t mind his friend’s attitude.
When he agreed, he quickened his pace and went out.
Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Alonso, who seemed to be waiting for someone in the lobby, simply nodded slightly towards him and left.
Shortly after Lucas left the lobby, a man emerged from the revolving door on the other side, and when Alonso saw him, he immediately walked towards her, smiling and talking to her.
-Come on, I’ll take you to dinner. There’s a particularly good spicy restaurant around here, let’s try it.
-Of course.
Vanessa smiled and nodded, thinking of red chillies as soon as she heard about good spicy cuisine, and her mouth began to involuntarily secrete saliva.
The two left again side by side.
Lucas’s car was outside in the car park and he went to drive it, leaving Vanessa waiting at the foot of the stairs.
The seminar was disbanding and it was time for the cars to leave.
Vanessa stands at the foot of the stairs waiting for Alonso as a car pulls up beside her. The driver was distracted by his mobile phone while driving, and Vanessa glances at it several times.
Through the half-open window, only a silhouette is visible in the gloom.
It looked familiar.
Vanessa frowned and tried to get a better look before the car had already left and merged into traffic.
Drip, drip, drip.
Vanessa turns her head at the sound of the horn and sees Alonso’s worried look.
he asked:
-What do you have in mind?
-Nothing.
Vanessa shakes her head and walks quickly to the car.
Chili’s was not far away, and it was only half an hour’s drive.
The façade of the restaurant was small, but the interior was something else, and the décor was particularly distinctive. The red chillies hanging everywhere looked particularly hot, and with the fragrance of the food in the air, you couldn’t help but work up an appetite.
-After lunch, there happens to be an evening event at the most famous place in the landscape here. Let’s stop by and have a look, it’s good to take a break.
-Of course.
Vanessa had no problem with that.
The food is soon served, and it’s really good; Vanessa and Alonso eat with their heads in the sand, saying a few words from time to time, and the atmosphere is quite good.
On the other side of the crab restaurant, Lucas finally arrived and was triumphantly reunited with Dylan and Cecilia.
-Uncle Lucas.
Cecilia gave Lucas a sweet smile and a charming voice that melted Lucas’ heart.
He couldn’t wait to reach over to hug the lovely Candy and give her a kiss in the process. Unfortunately, his arm was blocked by Dylan just before he reached out, and the lovely Candy was pulled into an indoor seat, away from Lucas’ grasp.
-Hey, that’s not necessary, is it? What’s wrong with me hugging her?
Lucas protested in disgust, but Dylan owed him even a glance and simply ignored his complaints.
-Hmph, that’s so mean.
Cecilia, who had witnessed the whole affair, let out a giggle, for Uncle Lucas was very funny and it amused her every time she saw him being the target in front of her father.
When the food was served, it was delicious and appetising.
Dylan took great care of his daughter, pouring her water and helping her peel the crab meat and put it in the little dish in front of her.
Lucas looked on with a pang.Content rights by NôvelDr//ama.Org.
-I really didn’t expect Alonso, the young teacher of the Rasgado family, whose engagement party was cancelled last time, to come to this exchange. It’s a pity we don’t have the same profession and haven’t met.
Lucas loves to talk and can’t stop eating with his mouth.
But it was also because he would say something from time to time, blabber and make Cecilia laugh, that Dylan tolerated his boisterousness.
After dinner, it was almost half past six.
It was completely dark outside and it was the right time to approach the lookout point to see the most famous light show.
-By the way, I hear that tonight’s theme is butterflies. In addition to all kinds of illuminated butterflies, there are also butterflies specially bought in the south. There are many different kinds and they are especially beautiful. We can stay inside a little longer in the evening, it is guaranteed to be worth the trip.
Lucas was very enthusiastic in his recommendation.
Of course, it was his best friend’s family time, so he would not be accompanying him.
Besides, he was a single guy and didn’t want to go to such a crowded place. After all, there were small couples everywhere and he wasn’t going to get into trouble.
The night was long and it was better to find a place to get away. Preferably with a beautiful woman and a great night out that would be perfect.
-Won’t Uncle Lucas be coming with us?
-Good boy, Uncle Lucas has to attend an exchange tomorrow and has to be back tonight to sort out the information.
Lucas said with a grin from ear to ear, leaning over to kiss the girl on her fleshy cheek when Dylan wasn’t looking.
Finally, he felt his life came full circle.
Lucas even smiled when he looked up and saw his friend giving him a merciless look.
When Dylan got into his car with Cecilia, Lucas went to his car to find a place to drive away.
As soon as he reached the front of the car, he was stopped by the bodyguard Dylan had with him, who said coldly:
-Mr Lucas, Mr Dylan has asked me to take you back to your hotel.