Chapter 137 Sudden Spark and Soda Splash
Eliza seriously pulled another bottle of soda from the mini fridge.
This really was a luxury hotel–every drink was complimentary.
“I actually don’t need-”
Before Nolan could even finish his sentence,
Pop!
Eliza had already opened the bottle.
And the moment it popped, the soda exploded–splashing all over both of them.
Especially Nolan.
His perfectly sculpted face was now completely drenched.
Eliza froze.
This soda had way too much carbonation…
“…Maybe you should go rinse off.”
There was the faintest flicker of exasperation in Nolan’s eyes–but only for a moment.
He calmly walked into the bathroom.
“Or… you could just shower in your own room…”
Before Eliza could finish, the sound of running water echoed from the shower.
She remembered Henry once said Nolan had a bit of a cleanliness obsession.
Apparently, he couldn’t even wait a single second.
Eliza cleared her throat awkwardly and sat back down to review her test papers.
“Eliza.”
“What?”
“…Robe.”
Eliza frowned. “Isn’t there one in the bathroom?”
“It’s outside.”
Only then did Eliza realize: the robe was hanging near the entrance, inside a hidden cabinet.
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There were two white robes neatly folded inside.
Eliza grabbed one and hesitated.
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The bathroom was dry–wet separated, and the worst part–the shower walls were made entirely of transparent glass.
If she went in now, wouldn’t she… see everything?
But she quickly steeled herself.
So what if she saw something?
It’s not like she’d lose anything.
Eliza walked to the bathroom door and pushed it open in one go.
She didn’t even give Nolan time to react.
His pupils constricted sharply.
Clearly, he hadn’t expected Eliza to barge in like that–fresh–faced and nonchalant.
“You…”
Nolan froze.
Eliza’s eyes gleamed with a righteous glow. “Your robe.”
Her gaze didn’t drop even a fraction.
She showed no sign of shame.
Back when she first lived with Nolan, her heart used to pound just being near him.
But she’d reflected on that.
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It was probably because she subconsciously saw him as the cold, ruthless Hayes Corp CEO from her past life.
But in truth, Nolan right now was just a high schooler.
Not the powerful mogul he’d one day become.
As long as she remembered that, there was no problem.
Clearly, Eliza succeeded.
“Out!”
Nolan snatched the robe and yanked it around himself, his face darkening instantly.
Eliza replied with a simple “Oh,” turned around, and left without a fuss.
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It took Nolan quite a while before he came out of the bathroom.
Eliza looked at him for a moment. Her eyes couldn’t help but drift downward.
Noticing this, Nolan’s face darkened even more. “Eliza!”
“Hm?”
Eliza looked up, meeting his stormy gaze.
“I was just checking… if you washed properly.”
She took a casual sip of her soda, completely unfazed.
As if she had no idea how outrageous that sentence was in this context.
Outside the door, a knock sounded.
“Hello, your dinner is ready. May we bring it in now?”
“…Come in.”
Nolan’s voice was barely steady.
The door opened.
The head chef entered, pushing a cart full of food.
The meal was meant for two, and because Eliza didn’t particularly enjoy foreign food, everything was local cuisine.
The staff carefully set the dishes on the table.
Eliza’s eyes sparkled at the sight of the steaming, fragrant dishes. She couldn’t help but lift her fork.
“I believe I said no seafood.”
Nolan’s words instantly cooled the room by several degrees.
The manager was the first to panic. He quickly stepped forward. “I’ll have them replace those two dishes right away!”
“No need. They’re lucky foods. Shrimp and squirrel fish–I actually like those.”
Nolan saw Eliza already starting to eat, and his expression finally softened.
But the chef and waitstaff didn’t dare move.
The manager didn’t even breathe too loudly.
Only when Nolan lifted his hand did they retreat.
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Outside the room,
The manager wiped cold sweat from his forehead.
Who exactly was this Ms. Rivers?
How could she make Mr. Nolan care this much?
“Keep your eyes sharp these next few days. Mr. Nolan and the guest in 8306 must be given the best meals. Their rooms must be spotless. Not a single mistake‘ is allowed!”
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