Love's New Bloom by Simone Hastings

Chapter 128 Set Things Straight

This was the first time Erin heard Chandler speak to her like she was an equal. Universally, people should treat each other with equality and respect. But in Chandler’s world, he was quite used to others lawning over and flattering him. The fact that he was willing to change for her, however slight, didn’t go unnoticed.

She looked deep into his eyes, and Chandler patiently awaited her response.

Finally, she decided to place the trust she held in her heart in the palm of his hand. “Chandler, I choose to believe in you.”

His black dark shimmered faintly, with a subtle glint of brightness shining from deep within. Her words gently reassured his unsettled and uneasy heart.

A hint of delight crept up to his eyes as he held her hand and kissed the back of it. “Thank you for trusting me.”

Erin smiled from the depths of her heart, and that smile captivated him. The next moment, Chandler stood up, walked to the desk, and picked up his wallet. Then, he returned to sit beside her, Erin curiously watched his actions and saw him lake out a piece of paper that was folded into a neat little square from his wallet.

After unfolding it, he presented the paper before her with a roguish smile. “Remember, from now on, I’m your new creditor.”

Erin looked at the promissory note she had written for Louis, which had somehow ended up in his hands. With her mouth agape, she asked in astonishment, “How did it end up with you?”

He lightly tapped her forehead and scolded her, “You little minx! Instead of borrowing money from your own man, you borrowed from someone you don’t even know all that well and is a total stranger. Can you afford to repay this much money?”

Chandler’s expression revealed that he wasn’t the most pleased, but the faint indulgence in his words made Erin feel a bit spoiled. She asked, “You helped me repay my debt to Louis?”

“Of course, do you expect me to wait around and let him find an excuse to pursue you?” Chandler gave her a look similar to how one would

look at a naïve teenage girl.

Helplessly, she argued, “I had no choice… My father’s company.

Chandler pinched her cheeks, adopting a parental tone while saying, “I already knew about your father’s situation. Actually, it was a trick played by my father to force you to accept his fifty million dollars. My old man loves to buy people’s loyalty with his wealth. You did well to

not be swayed by money.”

His heartfelt admiration shone through his eyes, and Erin’s eyes became slightly reddened. “Actually, if I were truly desperate, I might have

without considering

a pang of sympathy for her. He

him in surprise. She never expected that Roman’s choice would

more about interpersonal skills by being around him. You immediately gave up on us upon meeting my father. You didn’t even give me a chance to explain before

know how mad I was at

everything he’d pent up in his heart, and his sincerity touched Erin greatly. Her hardened heart instantly softened. and she

a deep breath. “It’s not entirely your fault.”

Chandler felt highly uneasy about leaving Erin with Roman. The growing unease that things were starting to slip out of his control got to the point that he couldn’t wait to fly to Fleuverton City to see her in person and set things straight

to be with Erin, some things needed to be thoroughly clarified.

how he was blaming himself, Erin couldn’t help but feel sorry for him. She reached out and took the

to tell you that there is nothing going on between Matthew, Roman, and me.

to belleve me,

Chandler’s black ones unblinkingly, waiting

pounced on her, pressing her down. “So,

you be serious? I’m asking you a serious question!”

woman, if I didn’t trust you, would I come to Fleuverton City

he trusted her with his own ears, Erin’s heart overflowed with joy. She

can placate me

him to stop. He secretly scoffed at himself; he’d truly become addicted to her

shrill telephone ring interrupted them, and Erin finally looked at the small alarm clock

going to be late!” She immediately

that instant. “Don’t you dare leave,

keep him at a distance, looking helpless. “I still have work-”

could your assistant trainee job be busier than my

the landline phone. “It must be

across Chandler’s black eyes as he reached out and picked up

..

other end of the phone, Roman stood in the living room of his hotel room. Last night, Erin had agreed to go with him to the set in

woken up, only to be greeted by

have you come to Fleuverton

busy. Erin is occupied