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