Rebirth Revenge Is Everything (Ariana) novel Chapter 795

Facing such stunning beauty, this was nothing short of pure enjoyment.

With a long list of lovers, Rawls knew exactly how to maximize his masculine charm. As one of his lovers once put it, "Even when you know Rawls is only showering you with affection because he desires your body, you still can’t help but fall for him."

There was simply no way around it—Rawls’ allure was overwhelming.

No one could resist him.

And Kiara, with her blank slate of a romantic history, stood no chance. Her cheeks remained faintly flushed throughout the meal as she quietly nibbled at her foie gras.

Afraid of leaving a bad impression, she ate slowly and sparingly—a common reaction for most women in the presence of a man they admired.

"So, where shall we go next? You’re my guide, Miss Kiara. I’ll leave the itinerary entirely in your hands," Rawls said with a light chuckle, his soft, golden hair shimmering under the sunlight, so dazzling that Kiara nearly reached out to touch it.

Blinking, Kiara asked, "Where would you prefer?"

Rawls tilted his head in thought before smiling. "Anywhere. It’s up to you."

Once again, his gaze sent a flush creeping up her cheeks. Flustered, she averted her eyes and blurted, "How about... the zoo?" The moment the words left her mouth, she wanted to slap herself.

The zoo...

There was no way someone like Rawls would ever set foot in such a place.

But Kiara couldn't think of any other suitable places.

Having only recently returned to the White family, she was completely unfamiliar with the high society's preferred haunts. For a fleeting moment, a small pang of insecurity crept into her heart. This was the first time Kiara had ever felt self-conscious about growing up in an orphanage.

She knew nothing, understood nothing...

Truly, she didn’t resemble a socialite at all—more like a country bumpkin fresh off the farm. Maybe Jane had been right with that cutting remark.

Unaware of Kiara’s sudden dip in mood, Rawls smiled and nodded. "That sounds perfect. I’ve heard so much about the giant pandas. You know, given my... precarious position, I’ve never been able to visit crowded places, even though my own country has pandas too. Finally getting to see them in person—I’m thrilled."

"Really?" Seeing Rawls not just unbothered but genuinely enthusiastic, Kiara felt a rush of excitement and relief.

Still, she couldn’t help asking cautiously, "You mean it?"

"Of course. Shall we head to the zoo later?" Rawls blinked his striking eyes playfully.

"Great!" Kiara beamed.

...

And just like that, what Kiara had planned as a quick outing stretched well into the evening. Before she knew it, the clock had struck nine, and she still hadn’t parted ways with Rawls. Now they were sharing dinner together, and guilt gnawed at her.

Her mind kept drifting back to the pile of documents she’d left untouched in the office since noon.

The meal gradually lost its flavor.