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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wouldn't escape being the center of attention. Everyone was looking at me differently

other people present were not worth it. I was afraid that they'd think I was

anger. "Hendrix Roberts! Are

The other people who'd looked away before were all looking at us

hand tugging at me, and used all the strength I could muster to stand up. It'd be

what I was going to

others, he spoke, "Everyone, thank you for your hospitality today. It's getting late, I'll leave

he 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, look, we just sat down. We haven't had enough wine yet. Sit down

mum despite his

would wait till the very end

"We can drink some other day! Alas, who do you think needs more rest? You are all

smile and said, "Mr. Roberts, you've said your piece.

live? Shall I

raised his eyebrows and said, "No, keep