Chapter 799: Chapter 799: Her Cooking Skills (Part 1)

Nathaniel Nathan leaned in close to Vera Xavier and said, "I stood up for you. Aren’t you happy?"

The corner of Vera Xavier’s mouth twitched. She felt she should probably acknowledge his actions at a time like this, so she nodded obediently.

Nathaniel Nathan’s bright eyes were fixed on her as he asked, "I’ve done such a good job. Don’t I deserve some praise?"

Vera Xavier knew that his so-called "praise" was nothing more than a kiss, followed by satisfying his primal urges by letting him grope her. ’I’m a woman of integrity,’ she thought. ’I absolutely cannot bow down to such an "evil force."’

So, she chuckled lightly. "Isn’t this what you’re supposed to do?"

Nathaniel Nathan frowned slightly. Vera Xavier winked at him. "You said it yourself—you’ll always be my rock. Since you’re my rock, of course you have to shelter me from the wind and rain!"

’Having a wife as clever as a little fox,’ Nathaniel Nathan thought, ’means I can’t make such absolute statements. Otherwise, she’ll always find a way to take a jab at me, using my own words to do it.’

Vera Xavier looked away from him, scooped up Nugget, and prepared to head inside. However, just as she was about to enter, she suddenly leaned toward him and, quick as a flash, planted a kiss on his cheek.

She thought she had been fast enough, planning to dart back inside right after the kiss.

But he was even faster. A long arm shot out, pulling her into his embrace before his lips crashed down on hers in a ferocious kiss.

Vera Xavier was instantly filled with regret. She had been too impulsive. ’He’s not the kind of person you can just provoke and get away with it!’

The kiss was deep and lingering. His arm around her slender waist tightened unconsciously, pulling her body closer to his, closer and closer still. Just as he was about to slip his hand under the hem of her shirt, Nugget, squashed between them, let out a few soft whimpers.

Vera Xavier, who had been unexpectedly swept up in the passion of the kiss, snapped back to her senses and immediately pushed him away. By now, his kiss had left her lips rosy and glistening.

Vera Xavier glanced at the pitiful-looking Nugget and couldn’t help but shoot Nathaniel a glare. His eyes, however, held a hint of displeasure. ’Does this little thing really think it can compete with me for her affection?’

A hint of ferocity unconsciously entered his gaze. Nugget seemed to sense the danger, its soft little body burrowing deeper into Vera Xavier’s embrace.

Vera Xavier glared at him. "Don’t bully Nugget!"

Nathaniel Nathan threatened right back, "Fine by me. Once it gets a little bigger, we’ll just use it for dog meat hot pot."

Vera Xavier knew he had taken lives while fighting criminals; she had even seen him kill someone with her own eyes. For a man like that, killing a small puppy would be nothing more than child’s play.

So she announced seriously, "Nathaniel Nathan, I have an announcement to make!"

Nathaniel Nathan raised an eyebrow at her. He had a gut feeling this wouldn’t be good. Sure enough, she said with a grave expression, "From now on, Nugget is a member of our family. Aren’t you thrilled?"

Nathaniel Nathan gave her a sidelong glance. "Ridiculous."

After saying that, he coldly returned to his room.

Vera Xavier made a face at his retreating back. She then gently stroked Nugget’s soft, tiny body and said, "Don’t be scared. He’s actually a very nice person. But his rank is the highest in this family, so you can’t make him angry, okay?"

Nugget whimpered softly and snuggled into her arms, looking as obedient as could be. The tiny creature was so cute her heart felt like it was melting.

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