ted by a stranger in front of so ma
you," she mur
gh his fingers vanished in an instant, l
le, ambiguous smile playing
eceived your gift. You're so thoughtful-I adore it. You're
ling with resentment. Why did they alw
"this gentleman is acquainted with your
meeting the man's deep, intense gaze. Unea
r had many friends back then. I've only h
ghter to attend those glamorous banquets. He hoped
ive timbre. "Hello. I'm Edward Robinson. I have long admired Uncle
ttention now adopted an unexpectedly hu
loved making friends. It's only natural you w
w, isn't he? Christine should
ounger son of his old comrade-calling
s pressed into a straight line. "Uncl
horter than him, resting briefly on her fair face b
heart skip
was way t
le. "I'll stick with ca
ight snort. "Fine.
ne detected a hint of di
Snap out of it. A man like
lengths to get in tonig
rlpool of trouble. Besides, the man standing next to
her once throughout the entire event. Even so, his meaningful gaze alone was eno
*
ma
hoed through th
ching the side of her face where he
ly made me p
ehold is already a privilege. Don't covet what isn't yours, and don't think that just beca
, concealing the hatred
other. I know
"Don't you remember how you came back to this country? W
ightly she clenched them, yet her ex
the country is enti
you understand. Go home by yourself today. S
Vivian's expression twisted i
for her froze when she saw Vivia
ing? The gentle angel seemed t
r lips together. "Mia, I'll head bac
ed to see that idiot again
e insist. Vivian's sudden change in de
have thought such a sweet
*
d message, Christine quickly excu
sts attending were either wealthy or influential,
ed her ride request on the ap
kness. A misty drizzle fell, sending
eadlights pierced
slowly approached
ed. "Miss Wood, it's hard to get
e hadn't expected Henry to
should be able to hail one
formalities, Miss Wood. I actually have somethin
hat way, Christine had
passenger seat," Henry added
ep into the backseat, she unexpec
d someone else be s
ures, she realized the man behin
past her earlobe, his breath scor
lowered her head,
r earlier surged back, flushi
e through the rearview mirror. His shameless friend h
had done it
ely sha
live, Miss Woo
la tonight would undoubtedly mean being d
Lake, p
e rode i
cuse to get her into the car; naturally
n the backseat, his
d in silence, desperat
t out a small sigh of relief. Her voice lightene
tep out, a lazy, deep voi
Wood, please leave me your contact information. If you eve
d her hi
ze to the softly glowing
odded. "All right. Th
e and offered a faint s
ing figure, Edward's lingeri
e now?" Henry as
his gaze awa
Hmph! You really do th
ddled with his lighter.
. When the adorable orange cat avatar appeared,
of your cat?
Edward in the backseat, puzzled. "Browse the album
ted his favorite pho
e them
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