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?

seeing the wounded look on Gemma's face, couldn't hold back anymore. "Ian, how can you say something like that?

is the truth," Ian replied calmly. "I've told you all before not to joke about me and her, yet none of you

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

Ian frightened her, yet at the same time, she felt an inexplicable attraction to this newfound maturity in him. He

But now, seeing him transformed, she was more determined than ever not

atmosphere grew tense for

couple. I'm sorry for letting everyone misunderstand," Gemma interjected, trying to lighten the mood. "Wasn't today supposed

conversation and gave her a reason to stay. Her real

around for? Come on, sit down!" someone chimed in. Perhaps because Gemma had tactfully backed down, Ian gave her a

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

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

for the complete experience-all for free. The next

go home," Ian muttered after stumbling to the

sleep. Nobody's allowed to go home!" their boss declared. Despite his usual low profile, it was clear he came from a well-off

between Ian and Gemma was long forgotten as everyone immersed themselves

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

You all keep playing," she said, slipping away from the crowd. She

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

Gemma's out of it. Since you don't want to play

You do it," Ian replied coldly, wanting to avoid any involvement with

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