Twins in Her Womb (Bianca and Luke Crawford novel) novel Chapter 698

The sun was setting.

Luke drove a fishing boat on the surface of the sea. From afar, he could see a luxury cruise ship.

The cruise ship was brilliantly lit. There was a party going on.

He had been to such occasions before. He knew that people from the upper layers of society loved to host tacky events like those to flaunt their family's wealth.

He narrowed his gaze and thought of an idea.

Instantly, he abandoned the fishing boat, dove into the sea elegantly like a swordfish, and swam toward the cruise ship…

In the VIP cabin of the cruise ship.

A young and handsome man was dressed in the classic English style. His skin was more delicate than a female, and his deep blue eyes and sculpted mixed-blood features inspired romance.

He stood tall and straight like a noble in front of the window, looking down at the hall while slightly frowning.

He seemed like a gentleman, but his thin lips were slightly pressed together in disapproval.

In front of him was Shanna, a sweet, charming, and graceful blond-haired beauty. She also had deep blue eyes.

She pointed at the food in front of her and said fawningly, "Anand, I've made French toast, Cornish pie, and walnut tarts for you… Please try them and let me know how it tastes."

Shanna paused, seeing that Anand did not move. She pointed at another plate and said, "I've heard from Mdm. Mahachitra that you love pastéis de nata, so I baked some for you."

Shanna was French, but she spoke impeccable English because she loved the culture.

Anand glanced at the golden-yellow custard tarts and prepared to sit down. Shanna instantly pulled a chair for him.

Very few people know that Anand was the son of the richest person in India. Despite his elevated social status, he preferred working among the regular employees in a company to experience so-called "normal life."

Shanna's family were generational friends with Anand's. However, their wealth or influence was far inferior to Anand's family. That was why Shanna's mother had taught her since young that she should try to capture Anand's heart so that she could eventually marry him and become the future Mrs. Mahachitra.

Since she was a little girl, Shanna's mother had hired the best culture and etiquette tutors for her. Even after she had a mind of her own, all she thought was how to get on Anand's good side.

The party on the cruise ship was supposed to pave the way for their eventual engagement.

Their parents left them in the VIP cabin in hopes that they would get to know each other better. Shanna was obviously overjoyed, but Anand thought that it was all very troublesome.

He had always treated Shanna as a younger sister and nothing more. He had told her that repeatedly; not only did she not listen, but she intensified her advances toward him. Anand was frustrated, but he did not know how to utterly discourage her.

"I don't think that we're a match, Shanna. Faris is better. He…"

Faris was Anand's cousin. He had been trying to court Shanna and had been hounding her incessantly.

Shanna interjected before Anand could finish his sentence. "You don't like these, Anand? I'll prepare something else for you."

"It's fine, Shanna. You did a great job." Anand looked helplessly at the delicate desserts on the table.

They were even more well-made than those found in dessert cafes. Anand could tell that Shanna had spent a lot of effort in perfecting them.