Chapter 298

"Vivian, I finally get to see you!" The young girl's eyes sparkled like a cheerful bunny.

Ever since that unpleasant encounter with Natalie during their last dinner, she'd been too afraid to visit Vivian again.

Every time she came, something unexpected happened. She didn't want to cause any more trouble.

Vivian smiled and ruffled her hair. "Come see me anytime you miss me."

"Okay!"

Lucas started the car as the group headed to the newly opened equestrian club.

Isabella had done her research. This place boasted top-notch facilities with various entertainment options besides horseback riding.

She'd made reservations in advance and was excited to bring everyone along.

But they were stopped at the entrance.

"Apologies, we're closed for a private event today," the staff member said regretfully.

"Private event?" Isabella frowned. "Why wasn't this mentioned when we booked?"

"My sincere apologies..."

"Was this booking made before or after ours?" Isabella pressed.

The staff hesitated. "After..."

"Who has that kind of pull?" Isabella narrowed her eyes.

Before the staff could answer, a lazy male voice interrupted. "That would be me."

The smug tone was unmistakable.

Vivian and Isabella turned simultaneously to see Felix leaning against the doorway with an infuriating grin.

"Felix, you bastard!" Isabella's knuckles cracked.

"Who are you calling a bastard?" Felix shot back. "At least I don't give people nicknames!"

"You did this on purpose, didn't you?" Isabella gritted her teeth. "Booked the place right after me?"

Felix admitted shamelessly. "Guilty as charged."

He raised an eyebrow. "Who was it that hung a 'Felix & Dogs Not Allowed' sign at the bar last time? Now you know how it feels!"

This equestrian club happened to be his newest business venture. Talk about bad luck.

Isabella charged at him without hesitation. "Need your ass kicked again?"

Felix took off running. "Tigress! No wonder you're still single!"

"None of your damn business!"

Their chase resembled a classic love-hate dynamic.

Eventually, Isabella caught Felix in a wrestling hold.

"Had enough?" She tightened her grip.

"Fine! Fine!" Felix winced. "Must you always be so rough?"

"Yes."

"Then let me go?"

"Only if you let us in. No more blocking us in the future."

"Deal!"

Isabella released him and winked at Vivian. "Sorted. He's treating us today too."

"When did I—"

A sharp glare from Isabella made Felix backtrack immediately. "Right. Everything's on me today."