For a second, Erin didn't understand what Roman was implying. Looking pained, she asked, "What do you mean, Mr. Blair?"Although she was intentionally putting all of her attention on Roman, she was so nervous that his hands were sweating profusely. Even if Chandler sat quietly, to her, his presence was still the most prominent one. Though she was trying so desperately to ignore him, her treacherous heart still thundered because Chandler was right there."Miss Lane, do you really not understand what I'm saying? Wasn't Mr. Frost here your previous boss? You were his woman too … "Erin immediately cut Roman off. "Mr. Blair, please don't say that. I've already resigned." And she wasn't Chandler's woman anymore, either.Chandler's cold gaze bore into Erin. Finally, he could no longer stay in this place and suddenly got up. "Roman, we're leaving now."He held his arm out in a gentlemanly manner, offering it to the beautiful woman to the side, who quickly came over to put her hand in t
To answer Alana's comment, Chandler gave her a sideways glance and said, "Your partner is a horrible influence on you. How could such a beauty like you say such an unrefined thing!"Alana broke out laughing merrily. "Nothing can be done about it; one picks up another's quirks when they spend too much time together. It's his fault for being in the Special Forces and talking so crudely."Chandler laughed. "Isn't he coming home soon?""Yep, on the eighth of next month. He'll be right in time to be there at our engagement party." Alana's gaze was full of anticipation."Don't worry. Once our engagement's settled, I'll find an opportunity to have him transferred to be your personal bodyguard. That way, you can be together all the time."Alana became slightly morose. "Even if we're together, we'll have to sneak around … Sometimes, my sister and I really wish that we were born into a normal family. Who cares about being rich? No one knows that we have no freedom to make any choices, not e
The breakfast that he claimed to have brought for her had all ended up in his stomach. Erin looked at Sean, feeling speechless.He, on the other hand, didn't think much of it. "You took so long! The breakfast was getting cold, so ... Well, since you're already dressed, I'll take you out to eat!"Erin replied apathetically, "Never mind, you go ahead. I'll go back to sleep. I'm still off tomorrow, and I'll be going to Fleuverton City the day after tomorrow. I want to get a good rest these two days."Sean's mood soured instantly. "Erin, didn't you say that you would treat me to a meal once you landed the job? I don't care. You must treat me to a meal before you leave. You should honor your promise!"As Erin was starting to feel drowsy, she grew impatient. "Mr. Dunn, are you really that adamant about claiming that one meal from me?"Sean raised an eyebrow as he replied curtly, "Yes!"Since he put it that way, what else could she say? In fact, she'd initially planned to pick a better
While Erin was hesitating about how to answer, a familiar voice sounded from behind them. The voice was deep and extremely pleasant to the ears. "Simon."Simon looked toward the person and his consistently frigid face showed a hint of a smile. "Chandler!"Erin froze upon hearing the man's voice, while Holly turned around and saw Chandler. She whispered discreetly, "Erin, it's Chandler … "Erin kept her head down and refused to turn around. On the other hand, Chandler followed Simon's line of sight and spotted the two of them who were standing not far away."Chandler, your friend came to pick me up. She said she wanted to thank me by treating me to a meal." Simon's gaze landed squarely on Erin."Oh, who is it?" Chandler asked coldly.Holly smiled awkwardly toward Chandler and pointed at Erin. "It's her."No matter how much Erin tried to pretend this wasn't happening, she had to face reality at the end of the day. She finally turned around and said, "Hey, long time no see."Seein
Erin froze, unsure of how to respond. If she said she didn't feel sorry for him, it would seem like she lacked compassion. But if she said she felt sympathetic toward his unfortunate circumstances, she felt that he might scoff at her sympathy, as it was something that men like him needed the least.She suddenly stood up but turned her head away. "I'm sorry. I think something has gotten into my eye. Please excuse me. I'll head to the restroom now."After Erin entered the restroom in the private room once again, Chandler also stood up and went in after her.Simon and Holly, who were left at the table, exchanged glances at this bizarre situation....In the corridor of the restroom, Erin was pinned against the wall by Chandler. Her heart was beating rapidly, and her face blushed involuntarily. She hadn’t gotten this close to him for quite some time. At this moment, she couldn't figure out what Chandler was playing at."Mr. Frost, please move aside." She tried to speak calmly, but sh
Half an hour later, Erin and Chandler sat in the theater. They had the entire place to themselves. Only the two of them sat in the middle of the theater watching a horror film. Erin had no idea what they were watching the whole time. Her mind was conflicted, constantly reminding herself that she couldn't be entangled with Chandler. The man had a fiancée, for Christ's sake!But his hand, which was already sweating, held onto hers tightly, refusing to let go.She turned to look at him and calmly asked, "Chandler, what exactly do you want? Can't we just break up properly?""No. You can't break up with me so arbitrarily." He kept his gaze straight, looking at the female ghost on the big screen without a trace of fear. It was as if he was watching a lighthearted cartoon.His dominance and arrogance left no room for any reasoning. A smirk appeared on Erin's lips as she said, "Alright, since you don't want to break up, then cancel the engagement banquet. Can you do that?"For her to fi
Erin's voice immediately raised by an octave. "What? What happened to my dad?"Ian replied seriously, "Let's talk face to face. It's not convenient to talk about this over the phone. Where are you now? I'll come to find you."Since this was Steven that they were talking about, and if he'd approached Ian, Erin was quite sure it had something to do with money. It was late now, so it was definitely not appropriate for an unmarried man and woman to be alone together. But since her biological father was in trouble, she couldn't afford to worry about that at the moment.Erin quickly gave Ian her new address, and he said he would rush over to her right away. Looking down at the nightgown she was wearing, Erin felt that it was inappropriate. She quickly changed into casual clothes.In less than half an hour, Ian arrived. After he entered her house, Erin went to make him a cup of coffee. As soon as Ian stepped into the living room, she smelled the alcohol on him."Thanks, Erin."Ian loo
Right then, there came a loud knocking sound at the door from outside. Jack shouted loudly, "Miss Lane! What's going on? Miss Lane, are you in there?"Ian's body stiffened abruptly. He wasn't expecting anyone to be around to disrupt his plans. Erin was pinned down by the heavily intoxicated Ian and couldn't move. Ian restrained her hands above her head with one hand, and his other hand tightly covered her mouth.A trace of rationality returned to him, but the intense evil thoughts still filled his mind. He didn't make any further moves. Nervously, he pressed down on Erin in silence, hoping that the nosy Jack would leave on his own."Miss Lane, if you don't make a sound, I'm breaking the door and coming in!" Jack stood outside the door, his palms all sweaty. Ever since Ian entered Erin's apartment, he'd been watching the surveillance screen in his own apartment, waiting for Ian to come out so he could finally go to sleep with peace of mind.Ian was one of the key targets under his s