“We can meet then.”Besides, it was just a meeting. It wasn’t like they would have to fall in love and get along with each other after the meeting.Mr. Alberich was very happy to see that she really agreed to it. “Alright, then I’ll let you know when I’ve discussed the specific meeting time and place with the person.”“Mm-hmm.”Silvia went back to her room after drinking the water. Mrs. Alberich glanced at the closed door and whispered to Mr. Alberich, “Do you think she’s really sincere about going on the blind date?”Mr. Alberich sighed.“Whether she’s sincere or not, I’m doing this to force her to take that step to let her know that Ryan Pierce is already in her past. I want her to know that it’s time for her to start a new life.”Silvia did not tell her parents about Ryan saying that he wanted to pursue her, so they did not know that Ryan had turned back. They were worried that their daughter would be unable to leave that relationship behind. Mrs. Alberich did not say any
“Ryan told you about the project, right? It’s the one where the eccentric old French man is coming to Crosavia for an inspection.”Silvia detested Ryan and had the same attitude toward Julian.Julian really wanted to protest. After all, he had always been helping her to keep an eye on Ryan whenever he was out socializing for so many years. Even though Ryan actually didn't need anyone to keep an eye on him.When Silvia heard him mention this, she became irate. "Are you here to lobby on his behalf?"Julian shook his head. “I'm here to lobby for myself, not for him.”Silvia was puzzled. Julian explained with a pained expression, “This project is a collaboration between the two of us so I will also suffer heavy losses if it fails.”Julian looked miserable. “Silvia, could you pretend to be his wife for my sake?”He was a man but he was pleading so pitifully. Silvia felt Julian was really willing to go all out.As Julian spoke, he cursed angrily at Ryan. “Ryan is a scum. He i
Why did Silvia feel sorry for Julian, a friend, but not for Ryan, her ex-husband? It was merely because Ryan was her ex-husband, and Julian truly did have a humble and pious attitude.Ryan was less persuasive compared to Julian because of this relationship, and it was easier for Julian to persuade Silvia.When Julian saw Silvia wanting to flee, he thought that his efforts were probably futile.She wouldn't have hesitated the way she was now; if she could help, she would have consented to it right away.In most cases, when one was hesitant to make a decision, their final decision would typically be unfavorable once they have calmed down and given it some thought. Silvia’s cell phone on the table suddenly rang when Julian was about to send Ryan a text message. Julian never had the habit of spying on other people’s privacy but he happened to look when her cell phone rang. He suddenly spotted the message displayed on her phone's screen.It was a text message from Mr. Alberich that r
The two of them had been having continual, extremely heated tit-for-tat arguments ever since she brought up the divorce. He now understood that she had been patient with him in the past, which prevented them from fighting.He had taken her patience for granted for so long, and every time there was a disagreement, he was always the one with the worse temper.The two of them had grown accustomed to it over time, so he also spoke aggressively to her at one point, but she no longer tolerated him. As a result, their arguments became even more heated. He also discovered a reality following the frequent arguments some time ago: If two people argue, there always has to be a tolerant party.He was the accommodating party now. After he calmed down, he sent a text message to Julian: “I’ll treat you to lunch at noon. Same time and place as above.”He was curious about the kind of man she was meeting. After Julian, who was at the other end of the line, received the text message, he grinne
She then approached the man and took a seat in front of him.Even after she sat down, Silvia did not anticipate the two persons behind them to persist. They stared at them unblinkingly, forcing the man she was going on a blind date with to turn to look up at them in confusion and ask her, "Who are they?"Silvia had no choice but to say, “My friends.”This was all Silvia said to introduce them. Even if she had already disclosed her divorce to the other party, if her ex-husband was present when she went on a blind date, the other party would undoubtedly be somewhat upset. She simply tried to dodge the question by introducing them this way.The other party ignored them, and the two started conversing. After a few brief exchanges, Ryan's cell phone rang. When the call came through, he said, "Hello, Autumn."“You want to speak with your mother?”Silvia felt something wasn't right the moment she heard him mention their daughter's name. When he mentioned that their daughter wanted t
Silvia wanted to use this saying to sarcastically infer that he was not a wise person if he wanted to pursue her and that she would never go back to him.“I’ve never heard of that saying before.”As a result, he gave her a rogue answer directly. Silvia was furious.He added, “I just know that I want to give my child a complete family.”The only thing Silvia did in response to his pestering was to sit down and look at him as she said faintly, “I’ll do you the favor.”Even Julian, who was sitting there bored and fiddling with his phone, looked up in astonishment when he heard her. Ryan, who was sitting opposite her, assumed he had heard incorrectly.“But I have one condition.”Silvia looked at Ryan and said word for word, “After helping you this time, you will get out of my life completely. The farther, the better, okay?”She did not lose her temper, but instead used this cordial discussion tone, which was even more ironic. Ryan’s expression turned gloomy, and he gritted his teet
Julian was obviously the one introducing their client to her with enthusiasm. Ryan kept quiet the entire time. He was not a very talkative person, and it would already be excellent if he could say ten sentences even back when they were together. However, he did not just sit around. Aside from eating, he simply watched her eat or chat with Julian. Silvia sensed that he was gazing at her and felt like she would suffer from indigestion later, but she found it difficult to ask him to stop, so she could only stare back at him.Julian vehemently objected from the sidelines.“Can the two of you quit flirting with each other? Can you consider my feelings here as a single man?”Silvia was annoyed.“Who’s flirting with him?!”Julian spread his hands. “You’re looking at him and he’s looking back at you. Isn’t that flirting?”Silvia retorted angrily, “Is this how you interpret flirtatious glances? Did a math teacher teach you English?”How was she flirting with Ryan? She was clearly gla
He then turned to face Silvia. “What did he just say? Something about the lion?”Silvia gave Ryan a quick glance, then replied to Julian, “If I heard correctly, he said, ‘A lion does not turn its head when a dog barks.’”Julian suddenly had an epiphany.“Oh, I see, that’s the phrase.”He then said to Ryan, “Why don't you hurry up and tell Silvia how much you love her now that she’s asking you to speak? Yet for some reason, you’re suddenly saying this sentence. Will you still be able to engage in a pleasant conversation then?”Silvia: “…”What did Julian mean when he prompted Ryan to express his feelings for her?Ryan looked at Silvia with a serious expression. “She is aware of what it signifies.”Silvia immediately knew what he meant when he stated this.This adage was one she was familiar with. A lion does not turn its head when a dog barks.It meant that the lion will not turn around just because a vicious dog is barking. The broader implication was that someone who is