Let’s start all over again,shall we?

Chapter 267 Spend the Night With Me

Upon hearing this, Nathael reached for a cigarette from the pack, put it to his lips, and ignited it, querying in a low voice. “What’s your plan?”

Jimmy chuckled. “What plan could I have? I just hope she stays away.”

Before Nathael could reply. Ericko, who was standing nearby, glanced at him and questioned, “Did you have a fight with Nana?” s

Nathael paused, suddenly conscious of his brother–in–law’s presence.

“No.” Nathael answered, taking a long drag from his cigarette and looking towards Ericko.

Ericko, with a tone of disappointment, said, “I’ve found a new man for her. When are you thinking of ending it with Nana?”

Nathael’s expression turned grave, knowing he could not upset Ericko at this point.

He could only blame himself for the situation, having previously struck Ericko in the face.

Though outwardly polished and composed, Ericko’s vanity was his biggest concern.

Now, Nathael was facing the repercussions.

z z

Nathael’s gaze grew stern as he replied icily, “I appreciate your concern, but I have no intentions of that.”

Jimmy’s face brightened slightly, and he smiled, “Okay, I’ll have a big gift for you when you marry my dear

sister!

Ericko gave him a level look and calmly stated, “Don’t jump to conclusions. When did she become your

sister:”

Jimmy’s eyes glinted, and his smile, removing any semblance of aggression, rendered him exceptionally attractive. “She’s as good as a sister to me.”

teased, “Dream

engrossed in his phone, Leslie, dressed in a high–necked sweater, added coolly, “Jimmy always looks. for shortcuts. Watch him adopt a son

his attractive face.

his drink in one swift gulp.

Grove, dressed in a light

spirits, her face adorned with delicate makeup as she weaved through the bustling

banquet,

Sierra was missing the spectacle herself.

1/3

Mon, 27 May

the Night With Me

calligrapher and painter, was a friend of her grandfather, a respected figure in the literary arts. While the Pierces did not match the Clockes‘ influence, they enjoyed a

Orson.

introduce her to Orson, hoping he might someday paint

whereas Orson was renowned for his landscapes and portraits. Orson’s landscapes fetched high prices at

by him could elevate Sierra’s renown, especially if paired with Cameron’s jewelry, potentially reversing some of their waning

politeness at the banquet, Orson declined,

against rushing: Orson was pursued by many each year, and his declining output meant acquiring his work required patience

the crowd anew, remembering her

returned to the banquet, Sierra hoped to strike up a conversation with the man Maggie

by his elusive nature, Sierra resolved to track him

dimly lit photo in her group chat

གི་ཚད་ཇ་བགྲོ་བ ཧཱུྃ ཋཎྜ

Mr. Harris and his friends

she realised the man depicted was not the one she sought.

a taxi, and embarked on her quest, hopeful to

her surprise, luck favoured her. Before long, Sierra spotted Nathael lounging on a sofa, cigarette hand, and his shirt

in

saw him, Sierra’s heart raced, her pulse quickened, and an unfamiliar

approached with a lifted

were deeply engaged in their casual conversation

turned his gaze

of confidence, Sierra coolly met Nathael’s eyes and boldly asked,

in the lively nightclub, plunging the area into an

the Night With