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?"

understand that Melinda and I can never

with the support of his crutch. He

things had turned bitter between him and his

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, disregarded her duty as a wife and daughter-in-law, and most importantly, she

reprimanded her but this time he just glanced at Jonas and remained

for himself. He always

mind your business. If you've no work to do, I'll ask my secretary William

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 company only appreciated skill and talent. Yulia didn't receive

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

Nelson and Jonas shared a complicated relationship. Nelson was cold and Jonas

butler was loyal

Mrs. Gu, and that's why he

had left. He wasn't upset with her

Mrs. Gu anymore, Gavin,"

tightened and his knuckles almost turned white. He was shaking

Don't think that you can be with another woman. I won't let that happen as long as I'm alive. But don't worry, I'm old now, and if you continue to

looked at him. That wasn't what he had wanted. When Jonas opened his mouth to explain his feelings, the butler winked

Jonas's words and was worried that he would

remained quiet and Nelson continued to nag him. But he was soon out of breath and left

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

ask Nelson what he saw in her. She was a heartless, selfish woman but Jonas knew how much his grandfather adored Melinda, so he decided to keep

returned to his room and slumped on his chair. His heart sank

bathroom 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

always arranged his things neatly and

when he thought about

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

a few days. Take good

He knew that it

with rage and he wanted to drown his thoughts into work and forget about

Holley walked

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

the office and had given clear instructions to let

little annoyed that William had stopped her but she understood

and smiled at Jonas. "Hi, Jonas!"

the matter?"

had been hanging out with Holley only to irritate Melinda. Otherwise, he was

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