Chapter 239

Faced with Jareth Carrington’s dazzling eyes lit up with that unmistakable smile, Celestia Brooks felt her heartbeat suddenly speed up like crazy. All she could hear in that moment was the loud thumping in her chest, as if the rest of the world had just faded away. Jareth stared at her, eyes fixed on that strikingly beautiful face of hers—even more mesmerizing than a blooming rose. His own heart was racing just as fast, though his expression stayed calm on the surface. Truthfully, he'd been on edge ever since he stepped into the office. What was wrong with him? He wasn’t some lovestruck teenager anymore, so why did he feel jittery like this? It was just dinner—no big deal, right? Except... he suddenly realized he’d never actually invited her out for dinner before. No wonder he was acting weird. Maybe this should become a habit. With that thought, he leaned in a little, lips curved into a gentle smile. “Lovely lady, would you do me the honor of having dinner with me?” The sincerity in h