Bab 39: Spellbound

When the last key was pressed, and Nate dramatically posed – so stupidly that she had to hold back a laugh – the guests applauded them for the stunning performance.

A classic duet between the city mayor's secretary and his younger brother, it'd be hard to beat that.

As the crowd dispersed, Nate carefully placed the violin beside the baby grand before he sauntered to Keira, holding her gaze with an arrogant smirk. She'd give him that, knowing Nate had something to be proud of.

Well, she meant aside from managing a food chain as well as a hotel and resort company, speaking three languages or probably more, as well as a skilled painter.

"Did my little performance spellbound you, my dear?" Nate smirked knowingly, the corner of his lips crooked just a little, but it was definitely enough to send a certain kind of shiver down her spine.

"And why do you need to know that?" Keira gazed up defiantly, her lips twitched to make a smile, but she insisted.