At 8:00 p.m., Catherine and Freya had just arrived at the karaoke bar when they suddenly noticed a couple walking toward them from the other direction. The immaculately dressed man looked handsome and refined. The woman next to him was wearing an almond-color Chanel coat. She looked adorable with her long, wavy curls.Right that instant, Freya felt utterly humiliated.The man who had just told her not long ago that he was too occupied at work was standing in front of her with another woman. Catherine frowned. She pulled her friend to the couple and said with a plastered smile, “President Jackson, what a coincidence! I thought you told Freya you’re working overtime at the office? You said you were too occupied to pick her up later.”Her straightforward remark made the man blush. “I did have to work overtime but Linda called to say Young Master Cook was harassing her, hence why I’m here.”Linda quickly added, “That’s right. Freya, I’m sure you’ve heard of Young Master Cook. He’s su
Angry tears began rolling down Freya’s cheeks as she climbed up the stairs. Fortunately, Catherine was there to hold her up.“Sorry, I shouldn’t have said that.”“I’ve always wanted to say it anyway.” Freya wiped the tears with the back of her hands. “You noticed something was wrong after seeing their interaction twice. But the number of times I’ve seen Linda are almost similar to the times I went out on dates with Patrick.”This came as a shock to Catherine. She had been studying abroad for the past few years, hence she was not too clear about her friend’s love life.A bitter smile spread across Freya’s face. “Seven out of ten times we went out on dates, he would bring Linda along, even to the cinema. The three other times when we got to be alone, he would leave soon after because he got a call from that woman.”“Why didn’t you tell me?” Catherine felt bad but also furious at the same time. “I shouldn’t have been so polite, then. I would’ve yelled at them right away.”“I didn’t
The attorney who was speaking with Shaun felt a shudder pass through him out of the blue and quickly shut up. He took his wine glass and went to join the dice game on the side. Chase sat down next to his friend, speechless. “Brother, I’ve already invited Catherine here out of kindness. When will you stop the cold treatment?”“Are you sure you didn’t invite her here for Miles Clark?” Shaun mocked coldly.“Come on.” Chase was not sure what to say. “Well, you’re the one who didn’t show interest when she showed up.”An indifferent smile flashed across Shaun’s face. “Ha, forget it. A loose woman like her? No, thanks.”At the same time, a few people came in through the door. It was Stephen Campbell alongside Janet and Rebecca.“...”Chase was at a loss for words.What a sh*tty day this was that put archenemies in the same room. He had the premonition that something bad would happen.Stephen scanned around the room before walking toward Chase.“Young Master Harrison, I was just han
“Young Master Harrison, do you want to come over as well? Look, there’s no one left in your room.” Stephen laughed smugly as he approached the door.“F*ck you, Stephen Campbell. You’re doing this on purpose, right?” Chase slapped the table angrily and sprung to his feet.“Well, they’re all smart people who follow where the money is.” Stephen raised his brows. “Perhaps soon you’ll also have to step down from being the most successful family in Melbourne.”“You must still be dreaming if you think you can get to the top of the food chain by sleeping with a shameless woman.” Chase pointed at Rebecca and laughed sarcastically. “A second-hand woman like her? She was still someone else’s fiancée just last month. Watch your back.”Rebecca’s face changed as she said coldly, “Young Master Clark, watch your back. Otherwise, once my dad becomes the president next month, I might tear down the Harrison family first and foremost.”Catherine, who was listening on the side, chuckled. “Don’t be so
Janet smiled smugly. “Hear that? He wants you to get out.”All color drained off Catherine’s face within seconds.“I meant you.”Shaun rose to his feet slowly, extended his long leg, and kicked Rebecca off the couch.Everyone was shocked. The woman screamed, “Shaun Hill, who do you think you are?! How dare you kick me! I’ll not let this go.”“Oh, really? I shall wait and see, then.” With a disgusted expression on his face, he grabbed a napkin from the table and carefully wiped his shoulder where she rested her head on just now as though she had been touched by something disgusting.The fury inside Catherine vanished at the sight of that.At least he did the right thing. Otherwise, she might just give him the cold shoulder forever.“Shaun, you’ll regret this. Wait and see. One day, you’ll come begging me to sleep with you.” Janet clenched her teeth and stomped off after being humiliated.“...”Chase scolded the woman, “Stupid thing! Does she think she deserves to sleep with ou
Shaun did not feel relieved upon hearing that but became more disappointed. “You didn’t come to me immediately when you needed help. Instead, you turned to the man who’s interested in you. Catherine Jones, have I been too nice to you lately?”“No, I talked it out with Wesley and he understands too—”“Don’t you dare tell me that he only sees you as a friend now.” He smiled sarcastically. “So you’ll be alright with me being friends with the women who tried wooing me before?”“...”This took her by surprise. After placing herself in his shoes, she finally realized the mistake she had made.“I’m sorry.” A long time later, she lowered her head. “I’ll call you immediately if I need help in the future and I’ll not accept help from him again. I really only care about you.”He let go of her and lit a cigarette. As he inhaled and exhaled, the smoke puffed up in silence.She studied his profile closely. It rendered her helpless when he remained unperturbed like this.Coincidentally, she n
Catherine felt like crying out of embarrassment.She quickly glanced around after the kiss finally ended, only to realize the others had already gone off to one side to play a game of dice.Chase laughed cheekily. “Come on and join us now that you’re done kissing. We’ve already completed a few games since.”She felt her cheeks flushing once more. “No,” Shaun replied lazily and buried his face into her long hair. “We’re heading home.” “Not yet. Freya’s been drinking. I need to give her a ride home.”“Get a taxi.”She hesitated briefly before refusing. “No, she just had a fight with her boyfriend and I promised to send her home. I can’t ignore her because I’ve got you.”A look of displeasure flashed across his face again. “What do you mean? Am I less important than your friend?”“...”‘Of course, friends are important too.’Despite that, she kept the thought to herself and replied in a cutesy voice, “Hey, stop overthinking things. We don’t come out and have fun that often. The
At that moment, Catherine was so shocked that she sobered up. She quickly said, “That’s… Can you even walk? I’ll send you up.”“No, I’m not drunk. I’ll never get drunk.” Freya waved her hand unsteadily and staggered into the neighborhood.“Uncle?” Shaun raised his eyebrows in confusion.Catherine jumped in fright. “It’s because you look a little like her uncle, so she calls you ‘Uncle’ in private.” “Tell her not to call me that. I’m not related to her.”Shaun started the car, and Catherine sighed in relief. Thankfully, he did not suspect anything.On the way back, the alcohol and sleepiness got to Catherine. She blearily fell asleep.After an unknown amount of time, someone picked her up gently.She opened her eyes in a daze and clearly saw a handsome face. Thinking she was dreaming, she pouted her plump lips and draped her hands around his neck. “Shaunny, don’t be angry, okay? I really miss you these days. I’m so tired. So many things happened recently and I really want someo