Chapter 801
The case remained unsolved.
Sienna let out a weary sigh, leaning back on the couch, her eyes downcast as she sank into deep thought.
“Sienna, perhaps it’s time to consider letting Daniel take a proper vacation this month. He’s been working tirelessly for the past year without a break.”
Sienna pressed her lips together and nodded. “Alright.”
Just then, Jurgen and Daniel emerged from the study.
“We have other matters to attend to, so we’ll be heading out now,” Jurgen said, bidding farewell.
Sienna hurriedly stood up, accompanying Daniel as they politely saw their guests off.
Outside, the vehicles slowly pulled away.
Sienna stood by Daniel’s side, her gaze resting on him with a hint of contemplation.
Truly, the afflictions of the heart often demanded solace from within. Ryan’s words served as the soothing salve that alleviated her emotional anguish.
He had never uttered a disparaging word about Shelly and had borne the weight alone.
As Daniel turned, he discovered Sienna gazing at him, lost in thought. He offered a tender smile and reached for her hand. “Is there something on my face?” Sienna’s lips curved into a faint smile as she shook her head.
“What’s on your mind?” Daniel asked softly.
Once again, Sienna shook her head, choosing to remain silent.
Intrigued, Daniel persisted, “What did you and Ryan talk about?”
Despite his prompting, Sienna maintained her silence, calmly meeting his gaze. Her emotions stirred, sending ripples through her.
Daniel’s heart grew heavy at her prolonged silence. Finally, he said, “Let’s head back.”
With that, he led Sienna indoors, their hands intertwined.
Sienna appeared to have grown more mature, composed, and reserved in her demeanor.
Daniel found himself reminiscing about the lively, cheerful, and optimistic woman she once was.
Once they were inside, Sienna broke the silence. “Daniel, Wendy invited me to a banquet. Do you think I should attend?”
Daniel took her hand and guided her to the couch. Turning to face her, he asked, “Is it something you genuinely want to go to?”
After a moment’s pause, Sienna replied, “I’m not particularly enthusiastic about it, but Wendy mentioned that it could help me expand my network and sell the copyrights to my work.”
“In that case, maybe it’s best to
postpone it for now. There will be
other opportunities,” Daniel suggested, his tone gentle as he lightly traced her fingers. “Don’t forget, you still have an unresolved
lawsuit. It could be used against
you.”
A sudden realization dawned on Sienna as she absorbed Daniel’s words. She had completely overlooked that detail!
Sienna promptly got up and said, “Alright, I’ll inform Wendy that I won’t be going.”
But just as she finished speaking, Daniel grabbed her hand and pulled her back with a firm tug.
Sienna stumbled backward, unexpectedly falling into his arms.
Perched on Daniel’s lap, she clung to his sturdy shoulder, her heart racing as she nervously locked eyes with him.
With one arm encircling her waist, Daniel casually retrieved his phone. “No need for you to go. I’ll just text her.” “Alright,” Sienna murmured in agreement.
Balancing his phone with one hand and keeping the other securely wrapped around Sienna’s waist, Daniel was about to write a message to Wendy.
However, he couldn’t help but notice Sienna remaining nestled on his lap, unmoving. Her reluctance to depart from his embrace brought him an unexpected sense of satisfaction.
Without delay, Daniel sent a voice message to Wendy, politely declining her invitation on Sienna’s behalf.
Setting his phone aside on the couch, he then enveloped Sienna with his other arm as well. His deep, mysterious eyes narrowed slightly as he regarded her with a perplexed expression.
Under Daniel’s penetrating gaze,
Sienna fett her cheeks flush with embarrassment. She instinctively reached up to touch her warm face. “Is there something on my face?” she asked nervously.
Daniel’s demeanor shifted to seriousness. “Yes, there is.”
Sienna’s heart raced as she quickly wiped her cheeks. “What is it?”
Just then, Daniel gently caught her hand, his gaze steady. “Your stunning features, of course,” he teased.
Sienna was caught off guard by his words, but she couldn’t contain her laughter. She buried her face in his chest to muffle her giggles. “Where did you pick up such a cheesy line?” Feeling a bit bashful himself, Daniel let out an awkward chuckle. “It might sound corny, but it comes from the heart.”
“Where did you learn that?”
Daniel grinned in response, a hint of
sheepishness in his expression. “Well, one of my coworkers is quite the character and often uses lines like these to brighten everyone’s mood. Surprisingly, it works like a charm on both men and women.”