When Vicky did not return from the washroom, both Jennifer and Cece snapped out of their drunken state. They were starting to worry that Vicky had gotten into trouble, so they hurried outside to look for her, only to run into Vicky coming their way alongside Noah."Vicky!" The two hurried over. "What took you so long? Are you okay?"Vicky could not possibly mention what happened with Tyler. "I'm fine. I just ran into Noah and chatted for a while."Cece had seen Noah before and greeted him with a smile. "Hello, Noah."Noah looked bright, casual, and charming, so Cece came to address him by his first name seeing how he was a friend of Vicky.Noah smiled at Cece. "Cece, you look even prettier as days go by."Cece chuckled. "You have become more handsome as well."After a brief exchange of pleasantry, Noah turned his attention to Jennifer, and his eyes lit up in an instant.'What a beautiful girl,' he thought. She had delicate doll-like features, a small and porcelain-like face,
Noah would not have risked his life to agree to Vicky's invitation.Cece glanced at the two and said, "Jennifer and Noah seem like a good match. It's way better than to let her waste time on that jerk, Anthony."Vicky knew Noah and that he was a great man. "Cece, should we tell Jennifer?""About what?" Cece asked in confusion."That Noah likes her."Vicky can't stop Noah from pursuing Jennifer as it was his right to do so, but she could inform Jennifer about it to avoid her from feeling awkward. Plus, if she was not interested, it could save Noah from the embarrassment."I don't think that's necessary," Cece said. "Noah is a great guy and Jennifer has already wasted enough time on Anthony. It's about time that she steps out of her comfort zone to meet other men. Maybe she'll finally stop being so stubborn. Besides..." Cece lowered her voice. "Jennifer may look cheerful on the outside, but I actually haven't seen her laugh like this for the longest time. If Noah can make her laugh
The look in Anthony's eyes darkened.At this point, Noah finally grasped the situation and realized that yet another woman he was interested in had a complicated relationship with her ex.Noah felt as though the world was against him no matter what he tried to do.Since everyone was watching, he did not deny anything and simply stood quietly.Years ago, he greatly suffered the backlash of pretending to be Vicky's boyfriend because he did not look into Tyler's background ahead of time.'And now...' He thought while staring at Anthony. 'I can't be that unlucky to run into the same kind of lunatic twice, right? A man should always be bold in the pursuit of what he wants.'His mood greatly improved at the thought, but at that time, he was unaware that he would soon come to regret his choice that day. Sadly, it was possible for lightning to strike the same place twice…"Jennifer!" Anthony's voice resonated in the surrounding area. "I've already made it clear to Lily that I won't marr
"Must be from overwork or something. I came looking for you as soon as I landed in Stoneford City, so I haven't been getting enough rest."A heart attack could be a potential risk for those who exhausted themselves for a prolonged period of time, so Jennifer instantly started panicking."We need to send you to a hospital to get checked. Let's hope nothing is wrong."Anthony, on the other hand, stared at her steadily with his dark eyes. "You still care about me, Jennifer."She froze and realization dawned on her. "Were you faking it?!"She angrily shoved Anthony away, but he held onto her arm tightly. "Jennifer, let's talk."Her expression hardened. "Let. Go. Of. Me.""Jennifer..."Cece interrupted him. "Jennifer, maybe you should talk to him, so that he won't bother you anymore in the future."Jennifer was soft-hearted, and Anthony had grown up with her; judging from the recent situation, he clearly knew exactly what to do to manipulate her.Despite Jennifer's tough refusal,
[Are you alright?]She glanced at the phone number on the screen and a gloomy look appeared in her eyes.It must be from the man who refused to give her his name, and he had left her his number on the day he paid.She glided her fingers across the screen and replied. [When did you find out?][Early on.][You found out when I chose him over you, right?] She typed.[Yes.]Vicky stared at the message carefully and replied. [Have you been helping me all these years?][Does it matter?] The man replied.[Yes.]There was a ten-minute gap until the man finally replied. [I have.]Vicky was not shocked or surprised after reading the message. After all, she's been suspecting this person for the longest time. She just never heard him outwardly prove her right.Vicky stared at the screen of her phone and typed. [I'm sorry, but even in that case, I won't help you.][It's alright.] The mysterious man seemed unconcerned. [I understand your predicament.]A mix of complex emotions surfaced
[Can you send me the time and venue of their meeting?]A few minutes later, Vicky received a message containing the information she asked for....Time flew past and soon, the weekends arrived. Thankfully, Vicky reached the hotel ahead of time.It was the most luxurious hotel in all of Stoneford City and all the guests here were of high status.She found an isolated corner that guaranteed the best view and waited.Sometime later, her phone vibrated when a message was sent to her, saying, [They're here.]She looked up at the door, and as expected, a handsome and aloof man strode in gracefully.His perfectly pressed black suit accentuated his already tall and slender figure, making him exceptionally striking. His deep, clear eyes resembled an abyss, and his sharply defined face remained expressionless. Yet, the man exuded an air of nobility that catches the attention of passersby.Following behind him, walking alongside two middle-aged women, was a young lady from a prominent fa
"Ex-wife?!" Vicky silently mouthed as she slammed her fist onto the table, causing the steaming hot tea to spill onto the table.The scalding liquid grazed her hand, leaving a reddened patch on her fair and delicate palm."Are you okay?" The man quickly stood up.At the same time, a voice unfamiliar to Vicky, that of a middle-aged man, sounded from the listening device."We all know that Tyler used to be married. The reason we're here today is to show that we are willing to accept his past. What I want to know is... When will your side of the matter be settled?""Yes." The voice of an unfamiliar middle-aged woman chimed in, "When will this marriage finally end?""Soon. Tyler has already drafted the divorce agreement," Orion said."That woman is nothing more than a jumped-up nobody. How could she ever compare to my boy? Don't worry, this marriage will definitely be over in the near future," Valencia added.Still, there seemed to be lingering doubt from the other side. "Aurora ca
The dishes she ordered surprisingly matched Tyler's taste, so Tyler could not help but take another glance at her. "Did you look into me?" He asked.As his gaze met hers, Aurora's face blushed slightly, but she did not avoid his gaze. "Of course, you are my future husband. It's only natural to inquire about your preferences. It would be awkward if I ordered something you didn't like.""Your future husband?" Tyler's lips parted slightly. "How do you know that I will definitely be your husband?""I don't." Aurora's expression was shy, yet her eyes were resolute. "All I know is that fortune favors the bold. Therefore, I have to make an effort, at the very least.""If I recall correctly, Miss Starling, this is our first time meeting.""Yes, I am aware.""Since it's our first meeting, why did you assume I'd want to be your husband?""Because... I like you.""You like me? What do you like about me?""You're handsome, charismatic, and hold a remarkable status. You're also part of the