My Pretty Sweetheart (Arianna)

"Yes!" Hendrix nodded and replied in a low, formidable tone, "Miss Duncan, you can leave now!"

With these words spoken, an uncertain atmosphere lingered in the air. Dahlia's smile became even more malicious.

"So you're in love with a young married woman, Mr. Roberts!" She said casually, as if she was joking.

Then, she looked at me, "Arianna, let's go. We're good friends. If Naomi and the others know that you're together with Mr. Roberts, Mr. Milton might too. That'll be bad, don't you think?"

I felt uncomfortable at this. I couldn't help but frown. "Do you ever think before speaking?"

"You..." She was a little angry, but she probably didn't think it was right to show it then.

I pulled Hendrix's hand away from my waist. I said, "It's getting late. I should go back!"

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like I wouldn't escape being the center of

if Hendrix knew, but the other people present were not worth it. I was afraid that they'd think I was an already married

flash of anger. "Hendrix Roberts! Are

it too loudly. The other people who'd looked away before were all looking at

the strength I could muster to stand up. It'd be fine

what I was going to do, and stood up

at the others, he spoke, "Everyone, thank you for your hospitality today. It's

hadn't settled his business dealings. He quickly got up and walked in front of Hendrix to stop him as he tried to placate him, "Mr. Roberts,

his clear

would wait till the very end to

can drink some other day! Alas, who do you think needs more rest? You are all older than I am, I think you'd need

with an exceptionally ambiguous smile and said, "Mr. Roberts, you've said your piece. I agree that it's good for

live? Shall I send a

said,