My Pretty Sweetheart (Arianna)

"Clearly, you don't understand what's happening here!" Enraged, Lucas reached for his waist. The outline of a gun was vaguely visible from where I was.

"Not so fast." Quinn reached out his hand and stopped him.

"Why?" Lucas was obviously confused. "Can't you see? These people are playing us for fools!"

Quinn smiled without any shame on his face, his eyes followed Hendrix all the way around, and said, "As expected of the richest man in Zuckerburg, you're so thorough in reading thought people and things. On behalf of our organization, I thank you for your kindness. Well take it into consideration." S~ᴇaʀᴄh the (F)indNƟvᴇl.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

After a brief pause, he tilted his head and then looked at me. He said with an appreciative expression, "Regardless, whether we do cooperate or not, we won't forget your help today. Please look forward to our good news, Miss Reid."

He then stood up and nodded briefly as a form of goodbye. He then turned around and walked out."

Baffled, Lucas was frozen in place for several seconds before he moved. "What are you f*cking doing?!"

He hissed and followed reluctantly.

The roar of their sports cars resounded from outside, as though they were channeling Lucas's rage. A long while later, the night was peaceful again.

cursed and went back to his seat. As he tidied up his clothes, he muttered to himself,

still couldn't watch his language and didn't

head helplessly and pretended not to have heard anything. I seized the opportunity to ask Anne about the situation, "Have they approached you before? How come you didn't tell us about them?" "It's okay, mom." Anne was very optimistic. "I'm supposed to take care of

always struggled to be closer to Anne because of her sensibilities and her encompassing politeness. It seemed that whatever I said to her was merely considered lip service, which didn't really help in the real world. I

should apologize," Hendrix

Hendrix to get upset at her for this. After a brief moment of contemplation, she apologized, "I'm very sorry, Dad. I'll do my best to

guys?" Hendrix looked and sounded serious. He was the same when he had lectured Wynn, no one else was allowed to

Wasn't it?

frowned

as Hendrix stared at her. It was only then did he slowly open his mouth and say, "Mr. Clark." Josiah had been standing in the corner. Upon hearing his name, he stepped forward and

and said they wanted to employ you as a lecturer at the university. The pay is very good, so I've agreed to it on your behalf.

furrowed his eyebrows

on

Hendrix had suddenly wanted Josiah

he got up and went upstairs. "Have a

the stairs with his long legs and disappeared