The Beauty and the Brain by Natalie Jones novel Chapter 214

Chapter 214 

Dennis looked at Marie, feeling somewhat angry, but his eyes still showed a hint of affection. “Why did you 

come to the shooting range?” He asked. 

Marie rolled her eyes and said, “The weather’s good. I came out for a walk.” 

Dennis looked at her helplessly, “You made such a big detour from the clinic just to take a walk in the 

shooting range?” 

Marie smiled and looked pleased, like a cat that had gotten ahold of a treat. “No! I’m here to see Clayton,” she 

said as she pulled on Dennis’ shirt. 

Dennis was shocked. “Why are you looking for him?” He asked. 

Clayton looked at her in surprise. Marie chuckled and replied, “To tell him we’re leaving and that he’s treating 

us to dinner! Isn’t that right, Clayton?” 

Clayton looked at Dennis awkwardly and nodded, “Well, yeah. We haven’t eaten together for a long time. Why 

not do so today?” 

Dennis looked at Marie. She looked at him pleadingly, playing cute as she tugged on the corner of his shirt 

and swayed back and forth. It was as if she was about to throw herself into his arms. 

Dennis looked at her helplessly and rubbed his temples before nodding. “Fine,” he agreed dryly. 

Although it was a curt response, Clayton was overjoyed. His usual stern self exclaimed happily, “I’ll go get 

Gavin! Let’s all go together!” 

Dennis nodded, still not looking at him. Clayton immediately left the shooting range and headed to the clinic. 

Flicking Marie’s forehead, Dennis asked, “Did you come here to play the peacemaker?” 

Marie rubbed her forehead and walked closer to Dennis. “Who said I’m trying to mediate? I’m obviously here 

to show off my sharpshooting!” She retorted. 

“Help me go back,” Dennis sighed helplessly. 

“Okay!” She eagerly helped him walk back, nagging endlessly along the way. Cullen followed, watching them from behind and thinking, Marie is probably the only person Dennis would dote on. 

That evening. Marie helped Dennis go to dinner. They had planned to eat out, but Gavin insisted that Dennis 

couldn’t take any car rides, so they had the meal in Clayton’s room. 

When they arrived, Marie helped Dennis sit down. Gavin sat next to Marie and whispered, “I heard you were the one who encouraged them to make up?” 

Marie shook her head solemnly, “No! My Dennis is so big-hearted. He doesn’t need anyone to persuade him.” 

Gavin was speechless. 

Dennis is big-hearted? If he is, then no one in this world who holds grudges! He thought sarcastically. 

Marie pursed her lips and asked, “What’s wrong? Is he not magnanimous?” 

Gavin shook his head. 

Marie leaned over to Dennis and immediately complained, “Den-Den! Gavin thinks you’re petty!” 

Gavin choked, “What the hell kind of nickname is that?” 

With a proud look, Marie boasted, “We’re engaged. I can’t always call him by his full name. That’ll seem too 

distant!” 

“Why not Den? Or just Dennis? Isn’t Den-Den too cheesy?” 

Gavin stared at Dennis. Would this cold CEO accept a nickname like that? 

Dennis took some food for Marie and said, “As long as she likes it.” 

Gavin covered his face. It’s over, he thought. Dennis’ aloof image was gone. 

Dennis wasn’t just a henpecked husband. He had completely given in to her. 

If this was just their engagement, Gavin couldn’t imagine what it’d be like once they were married. 

Even if Marie wanted to demolish Whitney Group, Dennis would probably hire a construction team to assist 

her. 

“Gavin, why do you keep covering your face?” asked Marie. 

Gavin shook his head, not wanting to talk. He just wanted to mourn for Dennis’ lost image. 

Dennis quietly remarked, “He’s jealous of me.” 

Marie nodded, “I think so too. After all, your fiancé is too sensible.” 

“Ahem!” Clayton choked on his wine. 

“Clayton, what’s wrong?” Marie asked. 

Clayton waved his hand, “Nothing, nothing.” 

“Eat. You were complaining that you were hungry earlier, but now you’re not eating,” Dennis interjected. 

Marie frowned as she looked at the pile of food in her bowl. “Den-Den, I can’t eat that much…” She whined. 

“Give some to me. I’ll help you,” Dennis said, pushing his plate over. 

Marie happily put the food into his plate, leaving only the meat for herself. She then began eating. 

Gavin and Clayton stared as Dennis, who had always been a neat freak, ate the food Marie put on his plate. They silently glanced at each other and lowered their head to eat. 

It seemed more like a banquet for Dennis and Marle than a meal to celebrate Clayton’s reconciliation. 

Gavin and Clayton were about to gag at the romance in the room. However, they couldn’t leave as they were 

the ones who arranged this dinner. 

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Therefore throughout the meal, all they could hear was Marie calling for “Den-Den” non-stop as Dennis 

patiently talked to her. Gavin and Clayton pretended not to exist as they watched the couple eat. 

Dennis glanced at Clayton and asked, “Are you eating or not?” 

Clayton was taken aback when Dennis suddenly spoke to him. Dennis added, “Don’t drink anymore. There’s 

nobody to drink with you.” 

Clayton looked at his wine glass. Dennis and Marie were injured and couldn’t drink, and Gavin didn’t drink 

either. He was the only one with a glass of wine. 

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Dumbfounded, Clayton nodded, “Oh, okay. I won’t drink anymore.” 

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Looking at Clayton’s silly expression, Marie couldn’t help but chuckle. 

Dennis was indeed a person who held grudges, but Clayton was his best buddy. He could never cut off ties 

with Clayton. It was just that Marie had been wronged, so he wanted to avenge her. 

However, Marie didn’t feel as if she was wronged. She was happy to have Dennis protect her wholeheartedly. 

Therefore, she was willing to let go of those conflicts and help Dennis and Clayton make up over a meal. 

Although they didn’t drink, the atmosphere had become very lively by the end of the meal. 

Dennis and Clayton chatted while Gavin and Marie bickered. It became late before they knew it.