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

oranges. "Was the phone call sweet enough, or do you need

aback, Sylvia glanced at

profile was sharp and distinct, his expression unchanged, making it hard to detect

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

this one seems a bit sour," Sylvia

it's sour, better not to eat

"Too much sweet can be overwhelming.

Gabriel popped a slice of

face. She quickly leaned in and pressed her lips

move. ng

his, she whispered seductively,

captivated by the enchanting woman before

anyone

stolen orange slice and watching the show.

That temptress!

show, Gabriel unbuttoned

breeze helped

...

the fireworks for

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