Rosalie lowered her gaze and adjusted her expression. After suppressing her anger from before, she looked up, and said, "I don't know what I can do to compensate you. When I was out strolling in the afternoon, I found a coffee shop that was rather good. How about I invite you to have a cup of coffee there?"Byron was noncommittal. "That’s fine."With that, he slowly let go of the woman's wrist.As he was leaving, his fingers accidentally touched the tender flesh on the inner side of the woman's wrist. Byron’s eyes darkened slightly. After letting go of her hand, he unconsciously clenched his fingers.The coffee shop Rosalie mentioned was downstairs of the hotel. She and Leon came across it by chance when they got lost in the afternoon.She invited Byron there not because she really thought that the coffee shop was special. It was just because she could only think of this place.The two entered the coffee shop side by side. A waitress quickly greeted them, "Do you have a reservati
Byron sipped his coffee with the same expressionless face, but it was to suppress his displeasure.He did not ask the woman to thank him or compensate him by coming here to sit in silence.Although the so-called failed business was just an excuse, did this woman really think that a cup of coffee was enough to make up for his loss?Rosalie put down her glass and turned to look out the window. She had no intention to speak.Firstly, she really did not know what else they had to say to each other. Secondly, she did not want to get too involved with men. This cup of coffee was just to call things even.The discomfort from the alcohol came in bursts. Rosalie would bow her head and drink her coffee from time to time. At the same time, she would see how much the person opposite her had drunk through the periphery of her vision. She wanted to finish her coffee quickly and leave.However, she noticed after the next few times that the coffee in the cup belonging to the person opposite her
The car slowly stopped at the entrance of the hotel, and Rosalie finally said, "Thank you. Just drop me off here.”With that, she nodded to the man slightly, opened the door, and got out of the car. She staggered and almost fell down the moment her feet touched the ground.When the alcohol got into her head just now, the car was too warm. Although she tried to hold onto her wits, she was still a little sleepy.Her legs turned to jelly after she got off the car. Just as she was about to fall forward, a powerful arm wrapped around her waist and brought her back to the car.The arm retracted after she sat down properly.Rosalie took a few seconds to come back to her senses before she realized what had just happened.The gesture was so intimate that she could not get a word of thanks out."I'll send you up." Byron had already opened the door and got out of the car.Before Rosalie could react, the man was already standing at the car door. His gaze was heavy as he waited for her to
Meanwhile, in Deep Sea Restaurant.Leon had been drinking with the seniors for a while but did not see Rosalie come back and could not help feeling a little worried. With the excuse of going to the toilet, he went out and gave Rosalie a call.Rosalie had almost fallen asleep after thinking about nonsense for a long time, but she was suddenly awakened by her mobile phone ringing.She opened her eyes and was stunned for a moment before she reacted. She did not even look at the caller ID before immediately answering the call. “Who is it?"From the other end, Leon could not help but be stunned. “It's me."Rosalie was fully awake then and felt like she had forgotten something very important."Where are you? Why haven't you come back after so long?" Leon asked anxiously, not knowing what had happened on her side.Rosalie suddenly recalled that she was supposed to be attending the dinner after the academic conference.She thought she could head back after getting a cup of coffee, so s
The next morning, Leon woke up with a headache, but he still remembered Rosalie's situation. After washing up, he went out next door.The moment he opened the door, he noted that the door of the room on Rosalie's left opened at almost the same time. A somewhat familiar figure came out. "Young Master Leon, long time no see."Byron was also worried about Rosalie's condition. He wanted to come out and have a look but did not expect to meet Leon so coincidentally.Meeting Leon's gaze, Byron frowned slightly, but it was imperceptible. He then politely said hello.Leon recognized the person in front of him despite not quite daring to.He was staying in the hotel the organizer had booked, which could only be regarded as barely high-class in North City. There was no reason for Byron to crash in such a hotel.Leon dared not confirm that the person in front of him was Byron until he greeted him. He was stunned for a moment before nodding with a smile. "Long time no see."Byron nodded an
Seeing him nod, Rosalie's eyes were filled with confusion."It's almost time for breakfast. If you don't mind, let's go together." Byron looked at them calmly.Hearing this, Rosalie’s and Leon's expressions changed. They could not understand what he meant.After a while, Rosalie came back to her senses and forced a reluctant smile. "President Lawrence must be busy with work. I need quite some time to clean up, so I’ll delay you. I'll eat by myself in a moment."Byron replied, "It doesn't matter. I happen to have no work arrangements today and can wait."Rosalie felt like a headache was coming on again. She smiled and said, "I'm afraid you might not be used to the things I eat." Byron still did not care. "Miss Jacobs, you can rest assured. I'm not picky when it comes to food."Rosalie, "..."Rosalie did not believe that he could not understand her obvious rejection, not when he had the business world in the palm of his hand!He was clearly doing this on purpose!Yet she could
The sudden ringing of the mobile phone broke the stiff atmosphere at the table.Thinking about the relationship between the woman in front of him and Leon, Byron picked up the call immediately without looking at the caller ID.The moment the call connected, a concerned-sounding female voice came from the other end."Byron, I heard from Aunt Melody that you went to North City for business. How is it? Has the matter been solved?"Wendy had gone to the company to look for Byron yesterday but did not get to meet him. Hence, she asked Melody about it. It was only then she found out that Byron had gone to North City. Hence, she called him early this morning to offer some words of concern. She thought her call would be rejected just like before, but she did not expect to get through to him so quickly. Wendy thought that Byron had finally let go of his prejudice against her, so her voice filled with joy.Hearing Wendy's voice, Byron frowned slightly. He subconsciously raised his gaze
"What happened? Why are you so angry?"Magdalene heard movement upstairs and saw Wendy's ugly expression the moment she came in. She came forward with concern and led her to the bed to sit down.Wendy shook away her hand angrily as soon as she sat down. "Byron is with that b*tch again!"Hearing this, Magdalene's expression sank, and she became even more alert. "How? Didn't Melody say that she has talked to Byron? Could there have been a misunderstanding?"Thinking of Rosalie's voice on the phone just now and Byron's cold attitude toward her, Wendy was beside herself with fury. "I heard that b*tch's voice with my own ears! There can be no misunderstanding!"Moreover, based on Byron’s attitude just now, it was clear that she had disturbed them! Otherwise, why would he hang up the call the moment it connected?!That b*tch! She left just like that all those years ago. Now that she had returned, just what hallucinogenic drug did she slip Byron?!Magdalene frowned. "Didn't Byron go on