Chapter 2298

Chapter 2298

Sylvia chuckled, "Thanks for looking out for me this past year, and Happy New Year!"

Her voice was gentle, yet it always carried a hint of distance and politeness, even towards him. Despite years of friendship, he still couldn't break through her walls, couldn't become someone she wouldn't guard against.

She was equally kind and equally distant to everyone.

He responded with genuine concern, "Happy New Year!"

Pausing, he added, "Are you outside? You should come in; I know you get cold easily. Take care of yourself out there."

"Alright, you go back to your family's New Year's Eve dinner."

"Once you're back in J City, dinner's on me."

"Mm, goodbye."

Sylvia hung up and returned to the living room.

Someone had called Old Mr. Jarvis, who retreated to the study next door for a chat with an old friend. Estelle and Jonathan had gone out to watch the fireworks, leaving only Gabriel. The TV was playing a duet by the hottest male and female pop stars.

resumed her spot, reaching for

phone call sweet enough, or do you need an orange for that too?" he teased without looking

Sylvia glanced

sharp and distinct, his expression unchanged, making it hard to detect any particular emotion in

slice and offered it to Gabriel, grinning, "Is this orange sweet or sour? You tell me!" Gabriel's dark eyes

one seems

not to eat it,"

persisted, "Too much sweet can be

a slice of

leaned in and pressed her

move. ng

whispered seductively, "Tastes sweet, your

beat, captivated by the enchanting woman before

anyone could return

slice and watching the show. Her poise and grace left Gabriel yearning to

That temptress!

or the show, Gabriel unbuttoned his shirt slightly and opened a

helped calm

...

watching the fireworks for

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