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?

couldn't hold back anymore. "Ian, how can you say something like that? She's still a

replied calmly. "I've told you all before not 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 her to me will only block

version of Ian, remembering how he used to blush just from speaking to her. If she smiled

yet at the same time, she felt an inexplicable attraction to this newfound maturity in him. He seemed more manly now, and it made

now, seeing him transformed, she was more determined

atmosphere grew tense for a

letting everyone misunderstand," Gemma interjected, trying to lighten the mood. "Wasn't today supposed to be a

her a reason to stay.

had tactfully backed down, Ian gave her a subtle nod. He hoped

Ian, known for his poor drinking tolerance, was quickly targeted. Everyone seemed to be in high spirits, each drinking enthusiastically. Gemma, rolling up her

naturally attracted attention, and everyone wanted to play with her. Meanwhile, Leonard and Ian sat together drinking silently. Ian, however,

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Ian muttered after stumbling to the restroom to vomit

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

more boisterous. The earlier tension between Ian and Gemma was long forgotten as everyone

games. Despite her impressive drinking ability, even she couldn't avoid getting tipsy. Her face was soon flushed

I'm done. You all keep playing," she said, slipping away from the crowd. She slumped into the seat next to Ian and promptly fell

clock-it was already 2 a.

want to play anymore, take

the right person to take her. You do it," Ian replied coldly, wanting to avoid any

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