”But why are you suddenly so concerned about him?" Leah inquired.
Diana furrowed her attractive brows. "It's a long story... but I just have this feeling that something's not right."
Recalling Tony's conversation with Paul earlier, she found it increasingly strange.
Tony must be facing some issues.
If necessary, she needed to keep an eye on it; after all, he was Andrew's boyfriend...
In the afternoon, Diana and Leah had a packed schedule of classes. By the time they were finished, it was already getting dark.
As they walked downstairs, they heard hushed voices of female students in the distance.
Once they reached the bottom of the stairs, they finally realized what was going on.
Colin had arrived.
He wore a black overcoat, with a high-necked white wool sweater underneath, standing silently by the railing downstairs, his gaze lowered.
His handsome face carried a faint, cool charm, like the bright moon in
After slipping into her sleeping bag, Leah peeked her head out, resembling a curious child with her wide eyes, and gazed at the guy lying next to her. "It's my first time sleeping in a sleeping bag, and it feels a bit strange," she said. "You'll get used to it," Colin replied succinctly. Leah wasn't ready to give up. "Actually, we don't have to use sleeping bags. How about you just hold me, and we can sleep together and chat? What do you think?" "No," Colin replied firmly. Leah muttered under her breath, "Well, damn it." Colin turned his head toward her. "It's cold, and if we don't use the sleeping bags, we'll freeze." "Alright," Leah conceded with a hint of laziness in her pretty eyes, "but you better be careful. I'm not a great sleeper at night, and I might sleepwalk and take advantage of you." Colin looked at her skeptically. "Weren't you going for the demure image? It seems like you're showing your true colors now."
"You kept calling my name, and whenever I got closer, you didn't want me to leave, so... it turned into this." Colin lied with a straight face. His beautiful peach blossom eyes gazed into hers, as if trying to peer into her heart. Leah felt a bit guilty under his intense gaze. Given her personality, this was something she could indeed do. "I see... Colin, darling, do you feel uncomfortable anywhere now?" Leah reached out and touched his forehead. Thankfully, it wasn't warm. "I'm fine," Colin replied. His probing gaze remained fixed on her. She didn't seem different. But... there was no memory of last night. As she recalled the scene from last night, a bold guess emerged in Colin's mind. Could it be... "Oh, by the way, Colin, darling." Leah suddenly leaned in close to him, squinted her eyes, and smiled mysteriously. "Next week, I'll be going to Vienna for a
This damn man was just too good-looking! Upon seeing her, a hint of surprise flashed in John's eyes. "Little girl?" "Surprised?" Diana beamed a brilliant smile and opened her arms, hugging him tightly. "I missed you." She reached out to give his lean waist a playful squeeze, then placed her hand on his sturdy chest, acting a bit like a mischievous rascal, caressing him. Seeming unsatisfied, she tiptoed and planted a kiss on his handsome face. "Handsome, tell me, what have you been busy with lately? You didn't even have time to say goodnight to me." John remained silent. But nearby, Jackson coughed loudly. Cough, cough. Diana shot him a glare. "What's the matter?" It wasn't like it was the first time they'd shown affection in front of him, so why was he coughing so loudly? "It's nothing, I've just had a bit of a sore throat lately..." As Jackson spo
Diana stuffed a piece of beef into her mouth, but suddenly, she felt something was off. Huh? The words she had just uttered... Seemed a bit misleading. As she looked up, she indeed saw Ethan sporting an expression that was hard to put into words. Meeting her gaze, he cleared his throat awkwardly. "Ms. Thompson, is the meal to your liking?" "It's quite good... but don't get any wrong ideas. When I said I was tired, it's because I've been practicing the piano lately, definitely not for any other reason..." "Oh," Ethan replied dismissively. Diana thought to herself, Why do I feel like I just dug myself into a hole? Then, she heard Ethan placing something else on the table. Upon inspection, it turned out to be a back support brace. "Boss asked me to get this for you," Ethan explained. Diana couldn't help but burst into laughter, spewing food out in the process. Geez! D
After finishing dinner, Ethan drove over to pick her up, and they headed to Leah's place together before making their way to John's private airport. By the plane, a row of bodyguards and flight attendants stood in formation. Seeing Diana approaching, they all lowered their heads and greeted, "Madam." Leah teased, "Well, look at you with all this pomp and circumstance." Diana cleared her throat, "Of course~" However... Diana glanced around and furrowed her brow. Strange, why hadn't she seen John? Wasn't he supposed to go to Vienna with her? Just as she was pondering, her phone rang from inside her bag. She checked the caller ID and immediately answered, "John?" "Sorry," John's voice sounded a bit subdued, "I can't accompany you to Vienna today." "What happened?" "Well, there's a bit of trouble at the company, and I need to sort it out first." Diana sighed in relief, "You sc
Max clenched his fists tightly by his sides, veins bulging on his arms. After a moment of regaining his composure, he finally let go. "You can have this Villa," he said coldly. "Max..." Eva's eyes reflected her reluctance. But when she met his determined gaze, she fell silent, her words left unspoken. John loosened his tie and rose from the couch. "Tidy up the villa, get rid of any excess people or things. I don't want them in my sight." "John, I don't owe you..." Max's voice was filled with anger. "I don't owe you, let alone your mother, but that Ruby, that bitch, she..." Max's words were cut off halfway. This sudden silence was prompted by the storm that erupted in John's icy gaze, as if an invisible hand had viciously gripped his throat, leaving him breathless. The two men confronted each other for a moment, and in the face of John's fierce and unrelenting eyes, Max couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat
Diana looked at her, "What about your dress? Have you prepared one?" Leah chuckled, "What nonsense are you talking about? I can't afford one. My dear, your Andrew and Ben's credit cards should come in handy." Diana sighed, "Wow, you say it so naturally and shamelessly." "I'm going to be your future sister-in-law; we're practically family. Why be polite?" Diana thought about it... It did make sense. ... As night descended, neon lights along the streets lit up one by one, casting a dreamlike glow over the entire city. Inside a lavish upscale club. A stretched Lincoln limousine rolled to a smooth stop by the curb. Ethan stepped out and opened the rear door. Diana and Leah followed suit. One in red, the other in white, one vivacious, the other gentle. Distinctive in their grace, both possessed a breathtaking beauty, akin to ethereal beings descended to Earth, almost unreal. Ethan foun
Amy recognized Ms. Jones and quickly averted her gaze. She then turned to Leah. "Leah, can I talk to you alone for a moment?" Leah remained silent for a while, then turned to Ms. Jones with a faint smile. "Ms. Jones, I'll step aside for a moment." "Very well," Ms. Jones replied. Diana followed Leah, saying, "I'll come with you." She had a gut feeling that Amy's unexpected arrival boded ill. As Hansen watched the two women walk away, he finally remembered, "I have seen Leah before." "Oh? I heard she's quite a talented young pianist. It's natural that you might have come across her," someone commented. "No," Hansen shook his head, a hint of hesitation on his face. "I heard she might be a bit of a madwoman..." Diana and Leah followed Amy to a nearby corner. When they arrived, they noticed another person standing there. Scarlett, dressed in a beige evening gown, stood with her arms crossed, exuding an air of arrogance.