Chapter 79

Naomi responded with a hint of sarcasm, “Should I start proclaiming you as my husband? Aren't you afraid of losing your status?”

Brendan chuckled at her irony. “Even an underage brat is drawn to you, Naomi. You certainly have talent.”

Naomi smiled casually, tossing her hair back with confidence. “Well, I can’t help it. My charm is irresistible to all ages.”

Brendan gave a cold, mocking laugh before wrapping his arm around her waist and pulling her close. He warned, “Naomi, you’d better behave yourself, or there will be consequences.”

Maximus had been eyeing their interactions, and Henry was no saint either. Now, Brian was involved. Brendan wondered how he hadn’t realized before how skilled Naomi was at attracting men.

Naomi, her arms around Brendan’s shoulders, remarked casually, “You always leave me home alone. I can’t make any promises. If you behave, you’ll have nothing to worry about! Otherwise, Mr. Ludwig…”

Before Naomi could finish, Brendan silenced her with a passionate kiss.

Naomi’s expression darkened. Damn, he was getting addicted to taking advantage of her! He should either commit or stay away. What exactly did he want?

As Brendan forcefully parted her lips, Naomi remained calm initially. However, when he became more assertive, she bit his lip and pushed him away.

Brendan gasped and wiped his lip with his right hand. “Naomi, what the hell?”

Naomi retrieved her lipstick and mirror from her purse and touched up her lipstick. She remained composed. “Mr. Ludwig, let’s refrain from public displays of affection. Don’t interfere with my attempts to attract other men.”

After fixing her makeup, Brendan’s gaze sharpened. Just then, someone approached from around the corner.

“Mr. Ludwig.”

Seeing someone greet Brendan, Naomi decided to leave.

“Naomi.” As Naomi returned to the banquet hall, Chloe approached.

Naomi scrutinized her. “You came with Brendan, so just keep an eye on him. Why are you following me?”

Naomi disliked encountering Chloe; she always acted as if they were close friends.

“Naomi, are you upset? There’s nothing between me and Brendan. He just couldn’t find a female companion today, so he called me at the last minute.”

Couldn’t find a female companion? Naomi couldn’t help but laugh. Was she invisible?

Naomi often couldn’t tell if Chloe was genuinely naive or pretending.

“Chloe, quit seeking attention. You’re provoking me,” Naomi warned.

“Naomi, this is on you. Ms. Yates is just doing her job. Aren’t you being overly sensitive?” Elaine’s voice interrupted.

Naomi looked up and saw Elaine with Madelyn, Estelle, Pauline, and some friends.

The ending is abrupt and seems to be cut off mid-sentence. The passage also needs context; who are Maximus, Henry, Brian, and Ms. Yates? Adding this context would greatly improve the readability and understanding of the passage.