Chapter 86

“It’s necessary! Besides, you probably didn’t have time to eat, considering the scene you caused at the Sabella family’s event.”

Naomi sat back on the sofa as Ronald placed the food before her and handed her a fork. He asked, “Did Brendan go with Chloe today? By the way, how’s the divorce proceeding?”

Naomi took the fork expressionlessly and said, “Why do you keep pushing me to get a divorce? Do you have a crush on me?”

Ronald exploded. “You’re too feisty! I wouldn’t dare love someone like you! I just can’t stand Brendan’s arrogance, especially since he’s a terrible person to begin with.”

Naomi took a sip of water. “You should say that to your family.”

“I will. I’ll definitely tell them. After this is over, I’m going to report Brendan to them.”

Naomi chuckled. She had never seen him win against Brendan.

“Naomi, let me tell you, Brendan is the kind of guy who…” Ronald began venting about Brendan again.

Meanwhile, Brendan had just returned home. Jennifer greeted him with a smile. “Mr. Ludwig, you’re back!”

Brendan asked, “Where’s Naomi?”

Jennifer replied, “Mrs. Ludwig isn’t with you? She hasn’t returned yet.”

“She hasn’t returned yet?” Brendan’s expression darkened. If she wasn’t home, where was she? Wasn’t she supposed to be asleep?

With a stern expression, he took out his phone and called Naomi.

“Brendan has always been awful. Whenever we had food, he ate it all first. I never even got to taste the middle of a watermelon! He made me deal with hornets’ nests alone. One summer, he even let me get bitten by a snake! Naomi, can you believe him?”

Ronald angrily recounted Brendan’s childhood misdeeds. Then, Naomi’s phone rang.

She glanced at Ronald before answering, “It’s the guy who let you get bitten by a snake…”

Ronald abruptly stopped talking; his anger subsided. Naomi gave him a disdainful smile and answered the phone. “What’s up?”

Chapter 86

Brendan’s voice, angry, came through. “Naomi, where the hell are you?” After the banquet, he’d planned to go home with her. She’d said she was going home to sleep. But she wasn't there.

Naomi held the phone away from her ear, frowning. Her eyes narrowed as she said, “What do you want?”

“You’d better be back in ten minutes,” Brendan ordered.

Ronald stared at Naomi seriously. He felt he should intervene; otherwise, he’d be letting his brother down. He cleared his throat and lowered his voice. “Ms. Goodwin, why don’t you come over here? The bathwater’s getting cold. Didn’t we say we were going to take a bath together?”

Naomi raised an eyebrow, looking at Ronald in disbelief. Where did he find the courage to say that?

Ronald raised an eyebrow in response, looking pleased with himself.

Brendan was in for a sleepless night, and it seemed likely he wouldn’t sleep well the following days either.

Sharply, Brendan asked, “Is someone with you?”

Maintaining her composure, Naomi replied, “No, you must have misheard.”

Ronald continued his teasing. “Ms. Goodwin, who are you talking to? Do you have a boyfriend? Weren’t you single? Hang up the phone. I promise to make your night unforgettable.”