Loose 644


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I sighed, a little helpless. “Why did you go all out with the preparations? Were you scheming about tonight all along?”

Nathan lowered his voice. “Sorry, but if I’d told you ahead of time, you probably would’ve shot down the whole idea. I had

to sneak around and get it done.”

I felt sorry seeing how hard he tried to please me, and a little guilty too. “You don’t have to apologize. I get it, and ! really appreciate everything. Thank you.”

Seeing I wasn’t blaming him anymore, Nathan looked relieved and happy again.

By the time we were done, it was already seven o’clock. Nathan drove me to an exclusive venue, its architecture radiating

distinctly British charm–almost ethereal in the darkness.

Nathan didn’t take my hand; instead, he simply escorted me inside with gentlemanly grace.

The place was filled with the rich aroma of wine, and the air buzzed with murmured conversations. There were prototypes and design specs scattered around, with groups of people everywhere, chatting and networking.

As soon as we arrived, someone struck up a conversation with Nathan, and he introduced me right away.

insecure anymore. My Englysian had gotten so much better, and I was open to hearing new perspectives without

glanced at me, he looked a bit flustered, and that blush on his

novel.


I was flirting with disaster, like I

heartbreaker.

was a commotion up ahead, like someone really important had just walked in. A bunch of

entrance, and his

second, he leaned in and whispered,

ran down my spine at

casually, not well enough to be close. After all, I used to be with

I said, my voice kind of caught in my throat,

Jennings family’s got deep pockets, and everyone’s after their investment. Edward popping up here out of nowhere? He must be here because he’s got his eye on the future of

it hit me–Edward’s here for business, plain

Chapter 644

“Didn’t he invest in your company too?

but he’s swamped with people right now. I’ll swing by


appetite. I felt so on edge, like there were needles pricking at my back, and

something to eat. I need to use the restroom,”

just head down the hallway to

of my dress,

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