Messing With Her? Are You Crazy! novel Chapter 1137

Isabella hugged her knees and lowered her head.

Tears spilled down her cheeks.

She didn't dare make a sound, silently enduring the agony as she cried.

...

Aboard The Golden Sovereign.

Outside, the contestants were partying loudly.

But inside the top-floor VIP dining suite, it was quiet and intimate.

Beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows stretched the endless ocean, bathed in warm sunlight.

The table was laden with a mouthwatering array of dishes.

Everything was exactly to Serena's taste.

Nicholas pulled out a chair and gently pressed Serena down into it. "You definitely haven't eaten well on the island these past few days."

He served a bowl of soup and placed it in front of her, his voice dripping with affection. "I made all of this myself. It's all your favorites. Eat up and get your energy back."

Serena glanced at him, not bothering to be modest.

She picked up her silverware and immediately dug in.

After a couple of bites, she raised an eyebrow. "You actually cooked this?"

His culinary skills were excellent, perfectly hitting the spot.

She had to admit, she genuinely enjoyed his cooking.

Nicholas gave a soft hum, placing another piece of food on her plate. A charming smile played on his lips. "To win a woman's heart, you first have to win her stomach. I naturally had to practice my cooking skills so I could keep both Serena's heart and stomach firmly in my grasp."

Serena's lips twitched into a smirk as she went back to her meal.

Nicholas continuously served her, peeling shrimp and ladling soup...

Fully satisfied, Serena set down her fork and leaned back against her chair.

It was incredibly comforting.

She tossed the folder onto the table and leaned back comfortably. "As long as it exists on the network, it leaves a trace."

"No need to rush."

She picked up her glass and took a sip of water, her voice lazy. "Tomorrow, we're going to see a great show."

Nicholas loved this side of her—the absolute confidence that she held the world in the palm of her hand. He smirked. "What kind of trap did you set this time?"

Serena's smile grew downright cunning. "If everything goes smoothly, tomorrow we'll be able to follow the breadcrumbs straight to The Obsidian Sun Laboratory and drag the real mastermind out into the light."

Nicholas knew that smile all too well.

Every time she was about to ruin someone's life, she made that exact face.

"Looks like someone is going to have a very bad day tomorrow," Nicholas said, his eyes full of indulging warmth. He reached out and ruffled her hair. "I'm looking forward to it."

Serena swatted his hand away, but the curve of her lips only deepened.

Their eyes met, sharing a mutual, knowing smile.

The atmosphere in the room was perfectly intimate.