After finishing their meal, Winter received a phone call and had to leave first, while Miranda took her parents back home. Despite being tired from a whole day of walking, Lionel remained energetic as he scrolled through the photos on his phone."Let me tell you about this golden enamel plate… and t
As Evelyn recalled running into Miranda and her family earlier that day, she found herself staring at the crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling.She murmured, almost inaudibly, "If I had known things would turn out this way, I might have been better off accepting Miranda back then…"At least M
Duane obediently took his seat next to Winter and started making rounds, offering a toast to everyone at the table."Apologies for being late. This one's on me," he said, downing three glasses in apology before continuing to mingle.The main figure of the night was Jameson Plight, a middle-aged man
Duane's body swayed. "Winter, I didn't… it was Willie, he's the one who said you—""What he said doesn't matter. What matters is that you brought me to this gathering, and you used me to strike up a conversation with Mr. Plight, didn't you? Or was that also Willie's idea? If so, he's quite thorough,
Duane returned to the gathering in a daze, forcing a smile as he continued to toast the big shots. Winter had dropped him, and he had no leverage over her anymore. This dinner was his last chance."Mr. Campbell, we've met a few times before. It's my first time having the honor to toast you today. I
"Well, then you're mistaken. I can't speak for others, but as for me—I've got a heart of stone," Winter declared.Zach couldn't help but laugh out loud."Tsk, why are you always laughing?" Winter complained."Well, should I cry instead?""Sure, I'll hand you some tissues."Zach fell silent before ta
Zach frowned, feeling uninterested that night. "No need, take her away," he said.The manager's smile didn't falter as he motioned for Dani to leave, and they both walked away without protest.A little further down the hallway, Dani asked, "Didn't you say Mr. Zach usually likes company when he stays
The moonlight shone like water, stretching across the night.The next morning at nine, Zach woke up and went to find Winter. Just as he reached her door and prepared to knock, it swung open from the inside."Sh—"Uh!Standing in the doorway was a young man, his hair tousled as if he'd just woken up