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.

spot, reaching for a slice

"Was the phone call sweet enough, or do you need an orange for that too?" he

Sylvia glanced

distinct, his expression unchanged, making it hard to detect any

her gaze. She picked up a slice and offered it to Gabriel, grinning, "Is this orange sweet or sour? You tell me!"

one was sweet, but this one seems

sour, better not to eat it,"

be overwhelming. A

her, Gabriel popped a slice of

She quickly leaned in and pressed her lips against his,

move. ng

close to his, she whispered seductively, "Tastes sweet, your

heart skipped a beat, captivated by the

that anyone could

sat back, nonchalantly eating the stolen orange slice and watching the show. Her poise and

That temptress!

to focus on the oranges or the show, Gabriel

helped

...

the

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