She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 753

Melanie had rented a place in the area.

Since it was a short-term stay, the apartment was small and the furnishings were bare-bones.

Yet, when Preston followed her inside, a look of sheer wonder lit up his eyes, as if it was the finest house he had ever seen.

Even though he didn't say a word, his expression gave him away.

Melanie shot him a glance, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

Just what kind of life had this guy been living?

Lowell Plain wasn't rich, sure, but it was the modern era; people weren't living in the Dark Ages.

But this man, with a dark birthmark covering half his face, looked as though he had spent his entire life in absolute misery.

Melanie parted her lips.

There were questions right on the tip of her tongue.

But she held them back.

They were strangers who had met by chance; it wasn't her place to pry into his private life.

Suppressing her curiosity, she walked over to the fridge and pulled it open.

"You're in luck. I actually have some beef in here."

At the word "beef," Preston's eyes immediately lit up.

Seeing his reaction, she knew he was craving it.

"Be a good boy and go sit over there. I'll make you some Braised Beef Linguine."

When she pointed to the dining table, he walked over in silence and sat down.

His head remained lowered the entire time.

She couldn't tell if he kept it down out of a deep insecurity, or if he was simply afraid his face would scare her.

Pushing the thought aside, she took out the necessary ingredients, carried them into the kitchen, and started cooking.

All her attention was on the food. She had no idea that the man sitting at the table was stealing glances at her the whole time.

His gaze... was dark, but laced with confusion, curiosity, and a deep sense of awe.

Melanie was a fast cook, and boiling pasta didn't take long anyway.

Soon enough, she walked out of the kitchen carrying two steaming plates of Braised Beef Linguine.

Even watching her pair the Lychee Spritz with the food, he didn't dare try it.

He decided to tackle the food first.

Even before he picked up the springy, glossy linguine, the rich aroma hit his face.

So this...

This was what beef smelled like.

Sitting across from him, eating her meal and drinking her soda, Melanie naturally had a full view of his expressions.

His face told her one thing—

He might have eaten pasta before, but he had definitely never eaten beef.

He blew on the steaming noodles and finally took his first bite.

Instantly, his eyes went wide.

The reaction was so genuine; it was clear he was experiencing the best meal of his entire life.

Melanie felt a surge of pride. She thought he might look at her with amazement, but he didn't even spare her a glance. He just buried his head and started inhaling the food like a starving man.