A Ruling Passion – Chapter 1747

Helpless, Arianne relented and accepted her mission.

It was time for lunch. She declined Mark’s invitation and dragged Robin to a cozy little Chinese restaurant for the break.

After taking their seats and making their orders, Arianne feigned her tone to be non-committal as she asked, “So... How come you and Sylvain haven’t tried adding members to the family yet? He’s more than old enough to be a father while you’re just the right age. You know what it’s like: better have children early while the body’s at its prime than to wait until you’re thirty-odd years old and life’s fraught with uncertainties. By then, your body’s state might not be as optimum for childbearing, too.”

Robin was a little skeptical of her intention. “Hey... Wait a minute. This isn’t because Sylvain’s asking, is it?”

Arianne’s mind scrambled in slight panic, but outwardly, she doubled down on her pretense of casualness. “Wha-wha-what? Oh, nooooo. Why would he make me ask you something like that? Noooo way. I was just curious myself! But if you don’t wanna talk about it, it’s fine. I wouldn’t want you to think I’m acting as his spy trying to lure you into spilling some secrets or something.”