It'll Come Naturally novel Chapter 1696

"So, you are Mr. Xia's sister?" Eleanor asked in surprise. She thought that Tiana was Rain's girlfriend. It turned out that she was wrong. She was thrilled. Being close to Tiana would be as good as being close to Rain. She didn't even care that Tiana and Rain had different last names.

"Yes, I am," Tiana replied while peeking sideways at Rain. He had never admitted that they were siblings to anyone.

"Just eat. I don't like people who talk too much." In Rain's eyes, Tiana was too naive to realize Eleanor's intention. Thus, he urged his sister to stop talking even before Eleanor could inquire more.

"Oh." Seeing Rain's long face, Tiana shut her mouth and gave Eleanor an awkward smile. She didn't dare to offend him as he was by no means a kindhearted man. All the Ke family members knew it clearly.

"Mr. Xia, I heard the casting of the new TV series is in progress. May I recommend myself for the female leading role?" Actually, Eleanor had already known that the female leading role had been set. She was just pretending not to know about it as she hoped for him to give her a chance.

"It's the director's affair and not my concern." Rain had no interest in intervening in casting. He knew that the director was more capable of it and he didn't want to abuse his power to satisfy someone.

"But I think you have a say in it." Eleanor looked at him with a hopeful expression while waiting for his reply.

"Yes, I do have a say but why should I do that? If you want to take part in the TV drama, then why don't you go to the director? Am I clear now?" Rain snapped with a frown. He had completely lost his appetite.

"I'm really sorry, Mr. Xia. I was being impolite." Eleanor felt very embarrassed at Rain's reaction and her face flushed with shame. She lowered her head and ate her food quietly.

Tiana had thought that there was something between Rain and Eleanor. However, she realized that he didn't have a thing for her at all now and it was just Eleanor who kept pestering him.

"Enjoy your food. I'll take my leave first." Rain stood suddenly and was about to leave. He really didn't want to stay in the restaurant anymore.

"What? But you barely ate something," Tiana said with a frown. She finally managed to have the chance to dine with her brother but this was all ruined. She felt frustrated.

"I'm not hungry. By the way, I'll pay the bill." After casting a scornful glance at Annie's direction, he turned and left the restaurant. He was too proud to keep pestering a woman who didn't love him despite his deep love for her.

He went to his car and sat in the driver's seat. He seldom smoked but decided to light up a cigarette this time. Leaning against the seat, he shut his eyes and pondered on he and Annie's past.

"Tiana, is your brother always so hard to get on with?" asked Eleanor. She heard that among the group of four rich and powerful men, Rain was the easiest one to get close to. However, that news seemed to be untrue.

"Don't take it personally. He is always cold." Tiana had spent a long time making Rain change his attitude towards her. Thus, she thought that it was just normal for him to be cold to Eleanor too.

"Alright. I won't give up so easily." A bright smile showed on Eleanor's face. She was confident that she would eventually win his heart. The more indifferent he was to her, the more interested she was in him.

"What? Do you have a thing for him?" Tiana asked in a low voice. Usually, actresses would not fall into a relationship so easily. Otherwise, they would lose many male fans.

"You think I'm not good enough for him?" Eleanor asked in reply.