“I can tell who sent it without looking at it.” Luca felt annoyed. Giving Enoch the cold shoulder was not working at all. It seemed like she had to find a chance to make things clear with him.“Is it the guy you went on a blind date with?” Tina understood at once. If Luca was not happy to receive flowers from the man, that would only mean Luca was not interested in him.Tina looked at how distressed Luca was. It looked like the man had yet to notice that Luca had no feelings for him. Luca nodded and turned on her laptop. "I'm not planning to date anyone, let alone get married. So, I've been giving him the cold shoulder after we had lunch last time. But it seems like he's not giving up yet."Tina stroked her chin and made a suggestion. “If he’s not planning to give up, then you should just be honest and make it clear to him. If he continues to bother you, you can find someone else to put on a show with you. I’ve done that before to get rid of a nuisance.” Luca knew only too well
“Smokin' Hot Steakhouse? Alright, I’m coming down now.” Luca knew Queenie was looking for her because of Enoch, but she bit the bullet and went to meet her.“Oh, I reserved a private room. Just mention my name to the waiter when you come in later,” said Queenie. It was different this time. Last time, Queenie was hoping Luca's colleagues would know that Luca was on a blind date. That was why she picked a cafe without a private room. This time, Enoch needed to talk to Luca. They needed a quieter place to have a conversation. Hence, Queenie reserved a private room under her name. "Alright, Mrs. Norman. Please give me a moment. I'm heading there now," replied Luca. She hung up the call, stood up, and walked out of the office. While she was in the elevator going downstairs, she wondered if she should make it clear to Enoch in front of Queenie. She knew Queenie would be able to understand her. Love and relationships could not be forced, after all.What made Luca worried was that
Queenie let out a sigh. “Stop pushing yourself. It’s my fault. Love can’t be forced. Enoch, you just have to let it go.”Enoch smiled at her. Love could not be forced, but he had already fallen in love with Luca at first sight.Enoch had been single for years. It was not because no one had ever introduced him to other women, but it was he who felt that those women were no match for him. That was why he had chosen to stay single. That was all until he met Luca. Luca’s appearance, aura, personality, and career were good enough for him. That was how he began to fall in love with her. Enoch thought Luca would be satisfied with him, but he did not expect that Luca would show no interest in him. He had been living a smooth sailing life, but he had encountered setbacks at that particular moment. Enoch did not express his emotions in front of Queenie, but he was secretly holding a grudge against this matter. …On the other hand.Luca hurried back to the office. She let out a sigh
Jason nodded and walked out of the office. When Jason reached the elevator, he realized Luke's elevator doors were still open. He walked toward it curiously. Then, Luke spoke and said, "Come in."Jason nodded and entered the elevator. The elevator doors closed slowly. Jason lifted his head to look at the floor numbers that were constantly going up. Although he had been working with Luke for so many years, he would still feel a little pressured to be in the same elevator as him.Luke was his boss, after all…“Is there anything unusual with Luca lately?” Jason was startled for a moment, then he felt guilty all of a sudden. Did Luke find out about it? No one was spreading the news that Luca had gone on a blind date, though. How did he know about it? Was it because of that bouquet?“Boss, what do you mean by anything unusual?” Jason blinked his eyes. "Is she keeping in touch with any other man?" Luke went straight to the point. He noticed Luca's phone had been constantly ring
"I'm just here to pick you up from work. You didn't drive to work, right? Well, I drove today. The weather is cold, and you'll be freezing if you wish to hail a ride by the roadside. Isn't it good if I can offer you a ride?” Enoch said. A lot of women wanted a man to be thoughtful and care for them. That was why Enoch came here just to wait for her. After all, government staff got off work earlier than employees in the private sector. He had plenty of time to come here and wait for Luca.Luca took another step back. She would have informed the security guards without hesitation if it would not alert everyone in the office. “Mr. Campbell, please understand that I’m not going to change my mind no matter what you do. So, please leave.” Enoch's heart sank, and anger was bottled up inside him, but he did not let it out. "Luca, I like you. Can't you give me a chance? Look at me. I own a car and a house. I'm not that bad…”Tina, who was standing beside Luca, could no longer stand it. She
Enoch drove all the way while following behind the cab Luca was in.Then, he reached the entrance of the villa district. He stopped the car beside the road and watched Luca get out of the car before walking into the villa district. "She's staying in a villa district?" Enoch glanced at the houses in front of him. The prices of such villa districts had surpassed the average real estate prices in A City over the recent years. It was even about to exceed the land price of the mansions built by those wealthy people back then. Those who could stay here were mostly successful entrepreneurs and A-list celebrities. “Is Luca that rich?” Enoch furrowed his brows suspiciously, refusing to believe that. Although Luca had a decent job and she came back from abroad, only a few could afford to stay in these mansions…Enoch picked up his phone and saved the video he recorded. Then, he asked a friend who was working in the housing and urban development field out for dinner before leaving. L
After she did everything, she went back to her bedroom to rest. However, she heard the noises of a car driving in and the engine turning off. Luke had come back…Luca made her way down the steps. When she stepped on the curtail step, she happened to see Luke walking into the house. He looked cold as he closed the door. Luke frowned when he saw her and asked, “It’s late. Why aren’t you sleeping yet?”“I was going to sleep, but I heard the sound of your car…” Luca looked at Luke's face. He still looked energetic, but she had no idea if he had his dinner already. She asked, “Mr. Crawford, I saved some broccoli chicken casserole for you. Do you want some?”Luke did not have his dinner, but it was well past dinner time. He was not feeling hungry either. However, when Luke heard Luca asking him that, he asked her, “You made it?” “Yes. It only takes five minutes to reheat, then you can have it,” said Luca, remembering that Luke had a weak stomach. “Alright. I’ll have it,” replied
When she listened to Luca’s thoughtful words, Queenie was reminded of Bianca.If her daughter was as thoughtful as the person in front of her, she would not have to worry that much. Queenie looked at Luca's gentle face. Queenie always had this familiar feeling and unknown intimacy for Luca. Queenie’s eyes welled up a little while staring at her. She suddenly had inexplicable mixed feelings surging within her. “Luca, I’m sorry for what happened this time.” “Mrs. Norman, you didn’t do anything wrong. Why are you apologizing?” Luca shook her head. She smiled at her to calm Queenie down. Queenie was her biological mother. She would not blame her no matter what she did. Besides, Queenie had her own reason for what had happened this time. She could not blame Queenie and Jack for what had happened. “No, it’s my fault. I shouldn’t have introduced someone to you before getting to know him better. Enoch must have caused you a lot of trouble, right?” Queenie reflected on everything t