It took a while for Patrick to release Jane, but he didn’t say anything. He just gazed at her with intense affection and desire.
Jane blushed at the look in his eyes. Although she had been with Patrick for a long time and they had even done more intimate things together, kissing him in her office still made her feel shy.
She felt the stares of people around them and gently patted Patrick’s chest.
Obviously, this kind of coquetry made Patrick very pleased. He wrapped his arm around Jane’s waist.
“Weren’t we supposed to go eat?” Jane retreated her neck when she saw what was happening, afraid that Patrick would kiss her again.
Patrick’s brow furrowed slightly as he gave Jane a knowing look.
Jane couldn’t help but giggle at his expression. She guessed that he was still thinking about Joseph from earlier.
“Today he suddenly came to my company, but I firmly rejected him. I think he did what he did because of you.”
As she spoke, Jane fiddled with Patrick’s tie before looking up at him.
“Stay away from him in the future.” Even though he knew how much Jane meant to him, seeing Joseph always annoyed Patrick.
When there was time, he will find an opportunity to deport this person back home.
“Okay okay,” said Jane with a smile on her lips as she grabbed hold of Patrick’s hand and led them out.
Patrick had already booked the restaurant ahead of time so they went there by car together.
On the way there were some files that hadn’t been dealt with yet by Patrick; however, noticing how worried Jane looked reminded him not to be too focused on work all the time.
“What’s wrong?” Patrick gently pressed his finger against Jane’s forehead, smoothing out her furrowed brows. He asked softly.
Jane found a comfortable position in his embrace, resting her head lightly on his shoulder. “I saw Tristian today, the illegitimate child of the Duncan family whom you caught before.”
Upon hearing this name, a glimmer appeared in Patrick’s eyes.
After Fernando took Tristian away, Patrick had already sent people to monitor their movements. However, he didn’t expect them to notice and shake off the surveillance so quickly.
But since these two individuals had no direct connection or impact on him, Patrick didn’t pay too much attention. He just didn’t expect to encounter them again.
“Where did you see him?”
Patrick pondered for a moment, seemingly realizing something. “What did he say to you?”
Jane proceeded to tell Patrick everything that happened today, but her expression grew more serious as she spoke.
“I feel that Tristian is not ordinary. We shouldn’t underestimate him.”
Star Entertainment was a company she had established a long time ago, and over the years, it had gained significant influence in the entertainment industry. Yet, Tristian’s Vast Ventures Company, which had just been established, dared to challenge her.
If he wasn’t crazy, then he must have significant backing.
However, it seemed that Tristian had managed to possess both qualities.
“In that case, the likelihood of meeting him in the future should increase.” Jane detested trouble the most, but now, both major and minor troubles seemed to be coming one after another.
“If he wants to meet you or do anything, you must let me know.”
Patrick initially had no interest in Tristian, but if he had any intentions towards Jane, it would completely cross his bottom line.
“Understood.” Jane nodded. It seemed that there would be many interesting things waiting for her in the future.
…
After dinner, the two of them returned to the villa together. Jane, in a playful mood, kicked off her high heels and jumped onto Patrick’s back.
“I’m tired. Carry me upstairs,” Jane pouted and nuzzled against Patrick’s neck, playfully whining.
Naturally, Patrick indulged her and steadily carried Jane towards the bedroom.
Normally, Jane would be held in Patrick’s arms, rarely being carried on his back. It was somewhat novel for Jane, who pressed her ear against Patrick’s head and suddenly noticed something, speaking in a surprised tone.
“Patrick, do you have an ear piercing?”
As soon as these words were uttered, Jane clearly felt Patrick’s body stiffen for a moment.
Curious like discovering a new continent, Jane gently played with Patrick’s ear, but the piercing wasn’t on his earlobe; it was on his cartilage.
Patrick seemed somewhat helpless and eventually let out a sigh.
“Well… it was an accident.”
“An accident?” Jane’s heart tightened upon hearing this, thinking it was something Patrick didn’t want to bring up. However, she was surprised to hear Patrick speak softly.
“You can consider it… a rebellious phase.”
In the eyes of others, being born into the Pansy family and living a life of luxury and privilege might be enviable, but Patrick never considered it fortunate. He was subjected to strict expectations from a young age, making him feel completely different from others.
Patrick wasn’t naturally cold-hearted; he had rebelled before.
But only once.
Now, thinking back to his younger self, Patrick found it somewhat ridiculous.
However, it was also during that time that Patrick gradually became aloof, learning to observe from a distance.
It wasn’t until he met Jane later on that his icy heart began to melt, just like the scorching sun.
Jane glanced at Patrick’s slightly reddened ears and quietly moved closer, exhaling a warm breath.
“So, our Mr. Pansy also had… such a rebellious phase…”
In fact, Jane had vaguely sensed the subtle change in Patrick’s emotions earlier.
She truly hadn’t expected Patrick to have such a period in his life.
The thought of a little child with an ear cartilage piercing, looking cold and arrogant, made Jane unable to suppress her laughter.
Hearing the suppressed laughter behind him, Patrick’s brow twitched, and he turned around, setting her down.
Jane covered her mouth, seemingly finding something that could make Patrick lose face for the first time.
“Seriously, I really want to see it,” Jane said, unbothered by the significance of the matter.
The smug expression suddenly made Patrick feel that he had spoiled Jane too much.
However, now whenever Jane saw Patrick’s face, her mind was filled with images of him wearing an earring, which inexplicably gave off a certain… charm.
With the vivid imagery in her mind, Jane instantly thought of something and a mischievous glint flashed in her eyes. She extended her hand and lightly tapped Patrick’s chest, whispering, “Handsome, you seem to have a good physique.”
However, before Jane finished speaking, Patrick had already guessed what she meant. In the next moment, he simply lifted her up in his arms.