Melinda had been living a monotonous life. Her routine consisted of going to her workplace, getting essentials from the supermarket, and returning home. Her schedule was packed and she didn't have the time to think about anything else.

Melinda had been deliberately avoiding Kent. Kent didn't try contacting her either. He didn't want to bother her after she had clearly explained what she felt about him. They were like strangers now.

Melinda was back to living her life on her own, without anyone's support.

She wasn't petrified by the loneliness rather embraced it. She reveled in the bliss of solitude.

But Kent had been agitated since Melinda had left. He had been used to talking to her every day and her absence was killing him. He regretted ruining all his chances by confessing his love. He tried hard to calm down but he couldn't control his emotions anymore.

A week later, when Melinda left the office after work, her eyes settled on a familiar car. Kent was leaning against the car, smiling at her.

He was wearing a white shirt and black suit pants, looking quite elegant.

Melinda couldn't help but smile at him.

"Kent!"

She had forgotten everything about his confession. Kent breathed a sigh of relief and opened the door of his car.

"Come on, let's have dinner." He smiled and motioned her to get in.

Melinda bit her lip and looked at him nervously. "Don't you girls have guy friends? Consider me as your best male friend and hop into the car if you don't have a problem. I'll always be there for you."

"I want to eat roasted fish."

Melinda's face broke into a dazzling grin. Kent was finally happy to see her like this.

He didn't want to make things awkward between them. He was happy to have a part in her life even if it meant he could be nothing more than a friend to her.

Jonas had been frustrated lately. Although he hadn't paid attention to what Melinda was up to, the people around him were always curious about her and the gossips inevitably reached his ears.

He heard that Melinda and Kent were getting close to each other and that she was looking prettier than ever. Jonas was annoyed about it.

Every time he returned home, Nelson would scowl at him with disappointment.

Jonas was afraid that Nelson was going to abandon him for Melinda.

Nelson was at the door of the Gu's mansion, coming back from a walk when Jonas returned after partying. He snorted and glared at him.

"Don't you have anything else to do other than hooking up with women?"

hope you understand that Melinda and I can never

the support of his crutch. He strangely felt

things had turned bitter between him and

going to ignore my brother for Melinda? Jonas is your grandson, not her. What's so good about her that you're constantly praising her and putting him down? She has treated our servants badly,

her but this time he just glanced

think for himself. He always listened to what other people

do, I'll ask my secretary William to arrange a job for

Jonas hated Melinda, he couldn't hear Yulia talk ill of her. Yulia always wanted to work in the company as she thought that everyone would revere her. But his

leader. She had been afraid to go to the company since

Yulia left, an awkward silence prevailed in the air. Nelson and Jonas shared a complicated relationship. Nelson was cold and Jonas was resolute about his

loyal and couldn't

that's why he wants you to bring her

Melinda had left. He wasn't upset with

Mrs. Gu

butler glanced at Nelson's hold on the crutch tightened and his knuckles almost

Emily Bai or Holley Huang? Don't think that you can be with another woman. I won't let that happen as long as I'm alive. But

what he had wanted. When Jonas opened his mouth to explain his feelings, the butler winked at him, gesturing him

would be infuriated by Jonas's words

he was

saw his grandfather trouble his health for Melinda who didn't seem

in her. She was a heartless, selfish woman but Jonas

and slumped on his chair. His heart sank at the sight of his wedding

and took a shower to relax his tense nerves. Jonas walked out and changed into a fresh pair of jeans and a T-shirt. He grabbed clean clothes and threw them into his bag. He

neatly and he never had to worry about

thought about her. He never

himself for thinking about Melinda. He rammed his clothes into the bag and zipped

for a few days. Take

nodded. He didn't want to stop Jonas. He knew that it

his company. His mind was clouded with rage and he

walked into

me check if Mr. Gu is ready to see you," he said, smiling

was practically living in the office and had given clear instructions

her. She was a little annoyed that William had stopped her but

walked in and smiled at

the matter?" Jonas asked

Holley only to irritate Melinda. Otherwise, he was

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