Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 448

Chapter 448: Wanting to Do Something

Ian's expression made it seem as though he was about to grab Gemma's hand and

announce their engagement. Even Gemma's face flushed red as the thought crossed her mind-could Ian have had a change of heart?

"Ian, are you here to share some good news with us?"

"From the first day, you've had a thing for this girl. It's about time you two made it official!"

"Exactly! You two are a perfect match-talented man, beautiful woman. A match made in heaven!"

"Ian, congratulations in advance," Leonard said, suppressing the unease in his heart as he offered his blessing.

Everyone assumed Ian was about to announce something romantic involving Gemma. Yet, they failed to notice the cold, detached expression on his face from beginning to end.

Gemma's heart pounded wildly. "Ian..." she murmured softly.

But Ian's voice was icy. "Yes, I did have a feeling for Gemma back when I was a freshman. But that's all in the past-I gave up on her a long time ago.

I hope everyone can stop misunderstanding our relationship. Let me make it clear: I

will never have feelings for Gemma again. She'll have her own family someday, so please stop making baseless assumptions that might ruin her future. Between us, there's nothing but a professional, colleague relationship."

As he finished speaking, he let go of Gemma's hand. Both she and the onlookers were stunned. What was happening?

look on Gemma's face, couldn't hold back anymore. "Ian, how

not to joke about me and her, yet none of you listened. I'm doing this for her sake. She'll

just from speaking to her. If she smiled at him, he

hesitation, but there was no trace of her in his eyes anymore. This unfamiliar Ian frightened her, yet at the same time, she felt an inexplicable attraction to this newfound maturity in him. He seemed more manly now,

imagine Ian saying such words. But now, seeing him transformed, she was more determined than ever not to

atmosphere grew tense

not a couple. I'm sorry for letting everyone misunderstand," Gemma interjected, trying to lighten the mood. "Wasn't today supposed to be a birthday celebration? Why is everyone focusing on us? Let's not

the conversation and gave her a reason to stay. Her real plan was still

because Gemma had tactfully backed down, Ian gave her a subtle nod. He hoped this would

be in high spirits, each drinking enthusiastically. Gemma, rolling up her sleeves, joined in on the drinking games. She seemed adept at these, effortlessly winning at dice and finger-guessing

a beautiful woman, she naturally attracted attention, and everyone wanted to play with her. Meanwhile, Leonard and Ian sat together drinking silently. Ian, however, didn't last long before

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anymore. I need to go home," Ian muttered

I've already booked rooms upstairs. Once you're tired, just head up to sleep. Nobody's allowed to go home!" their boss declared. Despite his usual low profile, it was clear he came from a

earlier tension between Ian and Gemma was long forgotten

the games. Despite her impressive drinking ability, even she couldn't avoid

slipping away from the crowd. She slumped into the seat next to

the clock-it was already 2 a. m., and the others

room cards. "Ian, Gemma's out of it. Since you don't want to

not the right person to take her. You do it," Ian replied coldly,

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