Chapter 344

Under Louise Bennett’s gaze, Oliver Brooks popped the last bite of cake into his mouth, chewing with obvious satisfaction as if savoring every crumb. Louise stared at his over-the-top behavior, nearly cringing. "Seriously, Oliver, did not see this side of you coming." Oliver didn’t respond to her jab, casually picking up his coffee and taking a sip. The only reason he’d tried the dessert in the first place was because Louise had looked way too happy eating it. That blissed-out face of hers basically screamed, it's amazing. He got curious, tried a slice, and... well, turns out it actually was that good. He even joked in his head: What’s in this thing? Feels almost illegal. Once he was done eating and chatting, Oliver stood, tidied his blazer a bit, and declared, “Alright, everything’s settled. Time for me to dip. Can’t disappoint the line of ladies waiting for me—ugh, exhausting.” Louise almost gagged. She held her stomach like she might spit up the cake and waved him off as fast as pos