Chapter 260

Clara gave the cufflinks tray a quick glance, intending to just pick a few at random and be done with it. But somehow, without realizing it, she found herself gravitating toward Ethan’s usual color choices. To be precise, every pair she picked could perfectly match his wardrobe. In the end, she’d gathered about ten pairs before handing them over to the sales assistant. “These will do,” Clara said lightly. The assistant didn’t dare say much, immediately carrying the items off to be packed. At some point, Ethan had walked up in front of her. “Is that all?” he asked. “Why? Not enough?” Clara replied, lifting her eyes. The second she looked up, her gaze met Ethan’s deep, unreadable eyes, which made her heart jolt and her ears burn. Her first instinct was to look away. But she wasn’t fast enough. In a heartbeat, Ethan leaned down—him towering above, her below—and his lips brushed hers so gently, as if the fact they were in public didn’t matter at all. It was the kind of kiss that made your