Getting spoiled in a woman dominating world-Chapter 393: His Birthday [4]

"N-Naevora."

Brandon stuttered, looking at the gorgeous woman in front of him.

His eyes traveled from her face to toe and back up again, completely shocked by her appearance.

Since she usually wears pants and t-shirts or hoodies, this look is completely different.

She tilted her head in amusement "Surprised, disciple mine? You didn’t think I’d miss your birthday, did you?"

He swallowed, finally finding his voice. "I... you look..." He gestured vaguely, words failing to leave his lips.

Naevora laughed under her breath and was entirely too pleased with his reaction.

She stepped forward, closing the distance, and slid her arms around his neck to hug him "Happy Birthday, Brandon."

He quickly hugged her back, resting his hands on her waist.

"...Happy birthday," he mumbled automatically into her shoulder.

Eh?

Naevora pulled back just enough to look at him, and a soft chuckle escaped her lips.

Brandon was startled as he realized what he’d said "I mean- thank you. Yeah... thank you."

"You..." he tried again in a steadier voice this time, "look gorgeous in that dress."

Naevora’s smile grew tender as she spoke "I am glad to hear that, I wanted to surprise you."

He looked down at her dress for a moment and nodded "And you definitely surprised me..."

Keeping her smile, she replied "Hmm, I know you will master that disc technique soon, so I wanted to do my part of the deal."

Hearing this, he nodded. "I will work even harder now."

Naevora laughed softly, reaching up to ruffle his hair in that familiar, affectionate way she always did.

Brandon caught her hand mid-ruffle, wrapping his fingers gently around her wrist "Come in."

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Brandon led Naevora into the backyard, her hand tucked into the crook of his arm.

Everyone sitting under the tree turned their heads to look at them and was surprised to see Naevora’s attire.

Yverine’s jaw dropped as she stared at her usually no-nonsense master in the jaw-dropping crimson dress.

’Why is she dressed like that?’ Eira thought, eyes narrowing. ’Is she trying to seduce him or something?’

She then turned her gaze to Brandon ’Don’t tell me this bastard is looking for another woman...’

Yverine quickly stood up and walked to Naevora "Master..."

Naevora’s confident smile faltered and a faint flush rose on her cheeks as she met her disciple’s wide-eyed stare "Hi,"

Yverine circled her once, "You... you look... wow. Like, wow. Why have you been hiding this the whole time?!" 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

Naevora cleared her throat and replied "It’s... a special occasion."

Elize stood gracefully with the wine glass in hand and gestured to an empty place beside her under the tree.

"Welcome, Naevora. Sit, have a drink. We were just about to start embarrassing Brandon with childhood images and stories."

"Thanks Miss Elize." Naevora recovered her usual poise with a soft laugh and sat beside Elize.

As she sat, the dress shifted again and the slit parted to reveal even more thigh.

She crossed her legs elegantly, accepting a glass of wine from Dhayun with a nod.

-_- Brandon was dumbfounded ’Wait a minute... my childhood images?’

Elize took her mobile and showed an image of 2-year-old Brandon wearing undies with spaceship pictures on them.

Seeing the image Yverine squealed, nearly spilling her drink "Oh my gods, look at those cheeks!"

Eira leaned forward, grinning wickedly. "Spaceship undies? Kinky even back then."

Charlotte closed her mouth to control herself, but her eyes were laughing.

Dhayun and Jiyeon both leaned in for a better look, Dhayun’s quiet chuckle mixing with Jiyeon’s soft giggle.

Naevora took one look at the photo and let out a low, delighted laugh.

Brandon let out a sigh of embarassment "Aunt Elize..."

Elize was already swiping to the next photo "There’s an entire album. We have hours of material."

With a shake of his head, he walked to Ravene and Florence, who were still playing badminton.

Noticing him, both of them stopped and turned to look at him with smile "Darling."

"Kael?"

With a smile, he spoke "Let me join you guys; they are busy seeing my childhood pictures."

Ravene and Florence’s eyes narrowed "Your childhood images?" x2

Both of them dropped the badminton racket and rushed to the tree "LET ME SEEEE."

Brandon: -_-

He stood there, abandoned on the lawn, watching them go.

"There’s one of him in a tutu!"

"No way! Show me, show me!"

"Ah, look at this."

"He is so cute."

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The night had fully settled over the estate backyard.

They were all sprawled comfortably on thick blankets and low cushions spread across the grass with wine glasses in hand, plates of snacks scattered between them.

Florence sat with her back against the trunk, legs stretched out as she listened to Ravene.

Elize leaned against Brandon’s side, resting her head on his shoulder and her fingers idly traced his thigh as she laughed at the right moments.

Charlotte sat close on his other side with her knees drawn up, occasionally stealing sips from his glass when she thought no one was looking.

Eira and Yverine were sprawled on their stomachs facing each other, trading quiet jabs and inside jokes while passing a bottle of rosé back and forth.

Jiyeon sat cross-legged beside Dhayun, both of them giggling over a shared plate of chocolate-dipped strawberries.

Naevora had claimed a spot near Elize, still in her stunning crimson dress, though she had kicked off her heels and tucked her feet beneath her.

She listened more than she spoke, and her eyes grew soft as she watched the easy affection flowing between everyone.

The conversation flowed with childhood stories giving way to academy gossip, then to quiet reminiscing about old missions.

Eventually, Eira flopped onto her back with a happy sigh, staring up at the stars "What do you think, Brandon?"

Hm? He glanced at her in confusion "Eira?"

Looking at him, she asked, "Best birthday ever?"

Upon hearing this question, everyone turned their eyes towards him.

A slow, genuine smile spread across his face.

"For sure..."

Wrapping his arm around Elize’s shoulder, he spoke "I celebrate all my birthdays with Aunt Elize, but this year it’s different."

"I am surrounded by people I love the most in my life. All of you... and I am very happy."

Everyone’s eyes softened upon hearing this, and Elize leaned forward, pressing a kiss on his cheek.

Meanwhile, Naevora was dumbfounded ’Eh? Me too? W-Well, I am close to him... but the people he loves the most...’