So, did he unintentionally arrange an ostentatiously luxurious seat for Rebecca to watch the match? Alex found himself momentarily at a loss for words. Meanwhile, a new round of the match had begun. Rebecca shot a quick glance at Alex. She noticed he was distracted with his phone. Rebecca couldn't help but ask, "Alex, the game has started. What are you looking at on your phone?" It was quite unusual for the former gaming prodigy to be more intrigued by his phone than the match. Instead of keeping an eye on the match, he absentmindedly stared at his phone. It was a sight that left anyone surprised. Rebecca refrained from peeking at Alex's phone. She playfully swung her head toward him, raised her hand, and asked softly, "Do I officially have a sister-in-law now?" This unexpected question left Alex speechless. It must be noted that the guest seat turned out to be nothing more than a show of pretense. Compared to the comfort of watching the match in the preparation room,
After going through the messages on Alex's phone, Rebecca seized the opportunity during halftime to change her seat. Spending the entire afternoon on the couch would undoubtedly be uncomfortable for her neck. After all, just tilting her head to watch the first half had given her a feeling of being buried alive. Fortunately, the event organizers were considerate and promptly led them to the actual guest seats. In significant offline events like this, event organizers usually set aside seats either as giveaways to fans through a lottery or reserved for the families and friends of the players. Regardless of the reason, pre-reserving certain seats was necessary. It was akin to how some celebrities, even if they didn't collaborate with scalpers, would reserve seats for their friends and family during concerts. It was all about social courtesy. Previously, the unallocated seats for giveaways were reserved for some game streamers. Besides, the event would feature a small award
The two protagonists remained oblivious to the online buzz at the moment. As both teams navigated through the pick-and-ban phase, Rebecca seized the opportunity to continue needling Alex. Regarding the incident where Alex led her to the wrong guest seat, she felt like she could rib him about it for the rest of her life. Even in their seventies or eighties, she imagined herself still ribbing him in front of their children and grandchildren. After all, it was truly ... embarrassing. In fact, Rebecca wasn't the only one who felt this way. Even Alex, who was accustomed to the camera, found it a bit embarrassing. However, his expression remained much calmer than Rebecca's. He stoically endured occasional teasing remarks from Rebecca beside him. Fortunately, the pick-and-ban phase of the match wasn't too lengthy. As the players entered the stage, Rebecca ceased her incessant chatter and immersed herself in watching the match along with the surrounding audience. Alex final
In Fairport, when the online buzz about Rebecca started to circulate, David caught wind of the news. It wasn't that David had a particular interest in gossip or constantly followed online entertainment news. It was more a consequence of Ellen being bored while lying in the hospital with a broken leg. Ellen was passing the time by playing with his phone and checking out some entertainment gossip.During these days, Ellen felt the need to share everything happening online with David, from significant news to the smallest commotions. He even went as far as sending him videos of cats fighting. David found it somewhat annoying. If it weren't for the fear of missing out on important information, he would have likely blocked Ellen already. However, not blocking him meant facing the consequence of having his phone flooded with dozens of unread messages after every meeting. David was afraid of missing any critical information from Seardale, so he usually scanned through Ellen's mes
Back in Crechester, during their drive earlier, Rebecca didn't bring up the online buzz to Alex. Now, seated in the restaurant, the rich aroma of hotpot wafted through the air, and the rumbling in their stomachs prompted them to momentarily set aside everything and focus on ordering their meal. Fruits and beverages were laid out for self-service. With the broth selected and the menu placed, Rebecca efficiently made her way to the self-service area to grab some food and drinks and left Alex alone at the table. As Alex looked up, a desire to express something flickered across his face, though he hesitated. His expression bore a subtle amusement. However, it was destined that he would have to wait until she returned, especially when fans from the nearby table recognized him and eagerly approached him for autographs and photos. Alex didn't decline and courteously responded to each fan. It wasn't until he noticed Rebecca approaching with fruits in one hand and a tray with two drin
"What?" Alex set down his chopsticks and calmly observed Rebecca across from him. He was curious to hear what she would come up with. However, instead of continuing, Rebecca paused for a moment. She propped up her chin and asked with a grin, "Alex, what are your thoughts on these online misunderstandings?" Alex countered, "What do you feel?" After a moment of thought, Rebecca furrowed her brows and tentatively replied, "I want to vomit?" Alex responded, "Same!" Rebecca was left speechless. Honestly, when she first saw the online speculation pairing her up with Alex, she did feel that way. It was like being forced to dine in a restroom. However, hearing Alex put it so bluntly didn't sit well with her. "What do you mean? Aren't you happy being 'shipped' with me? Let me tell you, so many people want to pursue me but can't." After all, she was quite a beauty. If not for David keeping a close eye on her overseas, she could date many handsome guys. Alex couldn't be bo
After ending the call, David stood up from his chair and gazed out of the window at the night view. Although the president's office of the Winston Group wasn't on the top floor, the height still offered a decent view of Fairport as the city lights illuminated the night. David's mind drifted back to a night many years ago. Once, deep in the mountains, he had stargazed with Rebecca. Like tonight, a bright crescent moon adorned the sky, with only a distant star visible while others hid in the darkness. However, his current state of mind starkly contrasted with that serene night. Back then, the more he gazed, the calmer he felt. Now, without Rebecca by his side, the more he gazed, the more disturbed and uneasy he became. Especially when his thoughts delved into the contents of that email, he felt a sense of things slipping beyond his control. It was like trying to grasp sand; the harder he squeezed, the more slipped through his fingers. Regrettably, he had never taken a mom
David's message didn't seem out of the ordinary. He was just asking where Rebecca was and who she was with. However, the frequency of the messages made it feel like he was questioning her.Rebecca hesitated and wondered if she should call David back. But given their argument last night and this morning, she still had some reservations.If it were in the past, she would definitely not hesitate to return the call. But now, she hesitated and even felt a bit reluctant.Alex, who was driving, seemed to have eyes on the side of his head. He was looking ahead but seemed to see through Rebecca's thoughts.He said, "If you encounter something you don't want to do, as long as it's not absolutely necessary, there's no need to do it. If you meet someone you don't like but have to deal with, just perfunctorily get through it. Happiness is the most important thing in life. Don't let yourself be bound by trivial matters that disturb your peace of mind."Rebecca looked at Alex with surprise.She