“It'll dry soon enough," Bennett responded. Choosing not to call her out, he wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her closer.

“What's caught your interest?"

Claudia was still scrolling through the Twitter comments, glowing endorsements of her and Bennett as a match made in heaven.

“Wow, the Drekins are the epitome of a perfect couple!"

"My goodness, their Love story has rekindled my faith in romance! The emotional depth between the charismatic president and his accomplished wife is absolutely moving."

“Mr. Dreskin and Mrs. Dreskin are undeniably well-matched. Their Love is so convincing, it makes romantic novels seem plausible! I hope to see even more public displays of affection from them in the future-envy be damned!"

Then her phone was plucked from her grasp by Bennett.

A moment later, his low voice whispered beside her ear as he read the comment, “Talking about high-quality public displays of affection, huh? That's them, it seems. Though I wouldn't mind seeing something more... intense, like a kiss, for instance."

Claudia felt her cheeks heat up as she grabbed her phone back.

“They're just spouting nonsense. Those comments aren't worth reading!"

"Are they?" Bennett Lifted an eyebrow, studying her.

“Because, in my opinion, those comments are spot-on. Actually, I wouldn't mind-"

Claudia looked up, her eyes widening in surprise.

Bennett refrained from saying more, instead offering a playful chuckle. The sound of his laughter felt like a soft feather grazing Claudia's heart, inducing a gentle tickling sensation.

She swiveled her head toward him, blinking with a playful curiosity as she asked, "What's on your mind?"

"I'm picturing a kiss between Mr. and Mrs. Dreskin.”

She was rendered speechless

With cheeks turning pink, Claudia responded, “People online often get carried away with their comments. Don't give it too much thought."

“And what if they are praising us as the perfect couple?

She cast a fleeting look at him, her Lips captured between her teeth in a shy gesture, before she playfully noted, “Well, we truly are a great match."

After uttering the words, a surge of embarrassment washed over her, compelling her to cover her face with her hand.

She realized that her previous statement might have revealed more than she intended, heating her face to a deeper shade of red.

She looked away, attempting to divert her focus and dispel her embarrassment .

In that moment, her phone broke the silence with its vibrations. Instinctively, she lowered her eyes to the screen, identifying a message from Zaria.