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?

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

to joke about me and her, yet none of you listened. I'm doing this for her sake. She'll get married someday, and constantly tying

blush just from speaking to her. If she smiled at him, he would lower his head and

without 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

when she couldn't imagine Ian saying such words. But now, seeing him transformed, she was more determined than ever

atmosphere grew tense for a

interjected, trying to lighten the mood. "Wasn't today supposed to be a birthday celebration? Why is everyone focusing

words successfully shifted the conversation and gave her a reason to

what are we all standing around for? Come on, sit down!" someone chimed in. Perhaps because Gemma had tactfully backed down, Ian gave her a subtle nod. He hoped this would be the

soon became lively again. Ian, known for his poor drinking tolerance, was quickly targeted. Everyone seemed to 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

her. Meanwhile, Leonard and Ian sat together drinking silently. Ian, however, didn't

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muttered after stumbling to

to sleep. Nobody's allowed to go home!" their boss declared. Despite his usual low

group became even more boisterous. The earlier tension between Ian and Gemma was long forgotten as everyone immersed themselves

ability, even she couldn't avoid getting tipsy. Her

keep playing," she said, slipping away from the crowd. She slumped into the seat next to Ian and promptly

already 2 a. m., and

two room cards. "Ian, Gemma's out of it. Since you don't want to play anymore, take her to her room, then head

it,"

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