Was this a man's way of expressing his love to a woman?
Was he... was he doing the same thing?
Looking up, Victoria was in shambles.
Trevor held her hand as they walked away from the dance floor. They clasped their hands and stayed by each other throughout the whole way.
On the other side, Alicia found an excuse to pardon herself right as Hallie and Caven walked over after she talked to her grandma for a while. At that very moment, she quickly waltzed up to her brother whom was standing alone.
"Nicholas..."
Holding his arm, Alicia smiled and narrowed her eyes. "Why are you alone? Aren't you bored? Would you like me to introduce you to a few of my girl friends?"
Where was Leon? Wasn't he here with Leon?
As Alicia was groping for words to express her thoughts, Nicholas raised his hand and knocked on her forehead.
"You've turned into a completely different person after marry into a wealthy family! How many girl friends do you have? Does it look like I'm in need of one? Leon had something to deal with, so he left first. A place like this really isn't meant for me! I honestly wouldn't have come if it hadn't been for you!"
He was bored to death!
Nicholas swirled his wine glass gently and swallowed it in a single gulp.
After grabbing another glass of juice, Alicia nudged him and said, "I know my brother loves me the most! However, your status is different now. You will definitely be a regular guest to these kinds of occasions in the future!"
were presentable and looked real on the outside! To Alicia, knowledge did not represent capability. Nicholas was a pro at all kinds of etiquette, from different types of conversational skills to dealing with various kinds of people. In addition, he had spent a few years abroad, so his English was as fluent as a native English speaker. Despite standing beside powerful figures like the
still not inferior at
Alicia's
not stop you from being the person he wanted you to be, maybe he wouldn't have been so harsh on you back then! Nicholas, do
her hair,
every day that God has given me. He gave me a chance to reunite with my family and repay my parents! I'm relieved to know that you're
Besides, I'll be needing you whenever I'm
of a sudden, a man's voice was heard, "I've heard a lot about you, Mr. Nick. I never thought I'd have the honor to
who brought out their business cards as they walked towards him. She withdrew her hands and said,
before
you? It's a pleasure to meet
wine before he turned around and noticed a figure dressed in white standing at one side. That
his eyes fell upon the sight of Caroline, she
a while, and had something to eat, Nicholas then raised his head and noticed Caroline staring at him while
plate and took out a piece of tissue. Right as he looked up, he noticed Caroline staring at him from a corner again? However, she did not avert her eyes from him that time. It felt as if she wanted to approach him, yet she couldn't bring herself to do so. Right then, Nicholas started
the matter with her? Why was she
a sudden, someone patted him on the shoulder and handed him a glass of red wine. "Why
gaze, Willy did not notice
I was
took another glass of wine to prepare himself in telling Nicholas regarding the Paradise Coffee. "I wanted to discuss it
he looked around, Willy seemed a bit reserved. After all, he needed to look out for eavesdroppers, and it was
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