Sharon's sarcastic laugh sounded once the phone call was connected. "You're such a coward. Are you scared to meet up for a meal in broad daylight?"Kisa looked at the time and realized there were still 15 minutes left before it turned 11 o'clock. 'Seems like Sharon's really desperate to have me attend this meal.'Kisa smirked. "It's not even time yet. Why are you in a rush?""I was just afraid you didn't have the guts to show up.""Just wait and see. I have nothing else left but guts," Kisa hung up the phone call with a sneer. 'I really want to see what game Sharon is playing.'The sun was shining bright outside today.Kisa wore light denim jeans and a loose designer sweater, looking casual and stylish at the same time.Southcity Cafe was about a twenty-minute drive from her place. It was a high-end restaurant as well as a city landmark on the city's south side. The restaurant was only accessible to members. Regular people would be unable to dine in because membership was limite
Kisa froze, but she did not show it out. "Oh really, you invited him too?" Her heart felt a seizing pain thinking back of the man's sharp and merciless humiliation that day. She plucked off the flower petals and gently rubbed the petals between her fingers. "I really shouldn't be here since you invited him. I shouldn't be interrupting you, right?"At that moment, Kisa really wanted to run away. She had no intentions of meeting Gilbert. She had no idea how she should face Gilbert. If she knew Sharon invited Gilbert, she would have never attended today.Sharon looked at Kisa and chuckled. "You're wrong. You should be here. Or else, how will you see your ex-husband going on a blind date?"'Blind date?' While wondering, a familiar figure suddenly walked over from the stairs. Kisa got tensed, and her fingers squeezed the petals in her hand. Her stunned gaze met with Gilbert's cold eyes, but as if he didn't see her, Gilbert looked away with not even the slightest difference of change. She
Gilbert closed the menu and said calmly, "There's no need for it. You guys go ahead."Sharon smiled, "Come on, Gilbert. We hardly meet each other. It'll be fun to have a meal together. Besides that, you could introduce this beautiful lady to us too."Gilbert remained silent. Emma pressed her lips together shyly," She's right. Why don't we join them?""Your wish," Gilbert said these two words in a flat tone. Emma could not figure him out and smiled at Sharon. "Why don't you and your friend sit here? Mr. Kooper ordered a lot just now.""Alright, I'll go call my friend," Sharon said and dragged Kisa. Kisa was not bashful. She nodded and smiled at Emma, then took a seat. Emma sized her up and smiled uncomfortably, "You're Kisa Becker?"The moment Emma mentioned Kisa's name, Sharon was filled with jealousy. 'Didn't she say she wasn't familiar with the local entertainment industry? Why would she know Kisa then?' thought Sharon.Kisa affirmed with a smile, "Hi, I'm Kisa Becker.""I rea
Kisa jeered, "Shouldn't you ask Mr. Kooper? She is Mr. Kooper's blind date. Plus, isn't it disrespectful to ask me such a question in front of Ms. Thompson?"Sure enough, Emma's expression hardened. Sharon was not scared of offending people and snorted, "Why is it disrespectful? Since she's Gilbert's blind date, you should give some opinions, right? You are Gilbert's ex-wife, after all," Sharon emphasized in the sentence.Emma's face took on a ghastly expression. Gilbert was like an outsider, with no words, no change of expression on his clean-cut face.Sharon's aim today was undoubtedly to provoke a conflict between Kisa and Emma. Kisa sneered, "So you invited me today to let me look at Gilbert's blind date? Honestly, I think Ms. Thompson's a nice lady. She's elegant and beautiful. They're like a pair made in heaven when they stood together."Emma blushed from the compliments and smiled at Kisa." You're flattering me."Sharon turned red with fury. She never thought Kisa would hav
"Oh my, Gilbert. It would be such a waste to throw the card away. Kisa treasured it so much just now. Her heart will be broken if you throw it away now."Kisa lowered her eyes with a hint of laughter and walked down the stairs. She felt she could finally breathe after she left the restaurant. 'Hah, I never expected Gilbert to go on a blind date. But that's nice too. At least he won't linger around me and pretend to be affectionate anymore. Maybe we've shed all pretenses of cordialities from that day onwards. Neither of us can fake it any longer. After that, only hate and disgust are left between us.'The next day would be Saturday. At night, Kisa could not sleep. Jensen opened a bottle of wine and poured a glass for her. But Kisa shook her head when he handed the glass to her. "Is this from Gilbert?"Jensen found it amusing. "You won't even drink the wine he gives now?" Kisa had kept all of Gilbert's clothes and daily necessities in the corner of the room he had once lived in. Howev
'Did something bad happen? After all, Jensen has always kept his poise and he’s never revealed such an anxious expression,' thought Kisa.Jensen spoke before Kisa had a chance to inquire, "Sorry, I don't think I can accompany you to see Mr. Tanner."Kisa was startled."What happened?""Mia got into a car accident."Kisa froze before asking hurriedly, "How'd that happen? Is it serious? Is she hurt?"Jensen shook his head, "The hospital called me. I don't know the specifics yet, so I'll need to head over to the hospital.""Alright, you go ahead then. Please keep me in the loop about Ms. Fallon's condition."Jensen nodded and said, "Mr. Tanner is really nice; you can ask him anything. You don't have to be scared.""Mhm, hurry to the hospital now."Kisa felt anxious as she watched Jensen leave.'How did Mia get into a car accident out of nowhere? I hope she's alright,' thought Kisa.Kisa and Mr. Tanner agreed to meet at a bistro.It was only half past two when Kisa arrived at
Davian scratched his head awkwardly.'Since when did the Madam become this sharp-tongued? If I’d known earlier, I would've kept my mouth shut,' he thought.Meanwhile, Sharon took this as an opportunity to mock Kisa.She sneered, "Aren't you and Jensen joined at the hip? Why didn't he attend such an important luncheon with you? Was he fine with you coming alone?"Kisa could not help but think of Mia when she heard Sharon's words.'Jensen hasn't called me yet. I wonder how Mia is,' thought Kisa.Seeing how Kisa had a look of worry and tightly scrunched brows, Sharon felt smug.She continued sneering at Kisa, "Do you see how much of a wreck you look like right now? Don't tell me Jensen's with another woman right now. Tsk. It's so pitiful that he dumped you here all by yourself. And I actually thought Jensen was so in love with you; it turns out that wasn't the case after all."Kisa lowered her gaze and let Sharon continue mocking her.However, Kisa's silence only led to Sharon mo
"Haha! Sorry for making you all wait."The man with an outstanding aura said to Kisa and Gilbert with a smile.Gilbert responded coolly, "No worries. We just arrived too.""That's good, that's good. Have a seat."The man said to Gilbert and Kisa.Kisa observed the four men in silence. She could not figure out which one of them was Mr. Tanner.'I didn't expect Mr. Tanner to invite that many people. Otherwise, I would've looked at his photos before the luncheon. Then, I wouldn't feel as lost right now,' thought Kisa.After everyone sat down, the man introduced the three men beside him to Kisa and Gilbert with a smile."Mr. Kooper, Ms. Becker, these are my business partners: Mr. Park, Mr. Webb, and Mr. Gates. They'll also be investing in the drama we plan to shoot."After hearing the man's introduction, Kisa was certain that he was Adrien Tanner, also known as Mr. Tanner.However, Jensen had always been the one to discuss their business affairs with Adrien.That was why Kisa fe