One Night Surprise Novel

Chapter 65 She Favors Him Over You

“It’s me, Courtney.” The loud and clear voice of a young man spoke from the other end of the line.

“I know it’s you,” Courtney spoke gently with a note of familiarity. “It’s not like the caller ID isn’t displayed. What’s the matter? You told me last time that you’d return to the country after the performances are over. Have you confirmed when you’re coming back?”

“It’s been confirmed.”

“Well, when is it? I just wrapped up a project, so I can go to the airport to pick you up if I’m available.”

“It’s not necessary.”

“You’re right.” Courtney smiled. “Our famous cellist here is also a popular Prince Charming whom every lady in the country dreams of marrying; naturally, he has a special car to take him wherever he goes.”

“This Prince Charming is about to sleep out on the streets right now. Don’t you care about me, Courtney?”

“What do you mean by sleeping out on the streets?”

“Just turn around.”

Upon hearing this, Courtney subconsciously turned around to look at Sunhill Hotel’s entrance. Standing at the entrance against the background of a large fountain, the young man was dragging his suitcase with a huge cello case on his back. He was staring at her with a grin, revealing his white teeth.

His grin was innocent without a trace of impurity. Then, he spread his arms wide and shouted, “Surprise, Courtney!”

Courtney was startled for a moment before smiling almost instantly. Trotting up to him in her 10-centimeter heels, she slapped his shoulder and complained with a smile, “You brat! When did you come back? Why didn’t you tell me earlier?”

“I have been traveling by plane for more than 40 hours, and I’m almost dying of exhaustion right now.”

“Let’s have dinner later.” Courtney checked the time. “It just so happens that I’ve finished my work today. Wait for me while I pack my stuff up and clock out.”

Instead of allowing her to leave, the young

you doing? I’m sweating all over.” Courtney

his head on Courtney’s shoulder and swayed his body. He whispered to her ear in an

him on the back in resignation. “How old are you already? Why

found herself at a loss whenever Shay called her

up. “I have just returned to the country, so I don’t have a

nonsense. Didn’t your philharmonic orchestra arrange a

at the philharmonic orchestra is too easy, and it doesn’t pay much either. Hence, I

philharmonic orchestra expired?” Courtney frowned. “That’s not right. Didn’t you tell me that you were coming back to

hasn’t expired, so I have to pay the damages for the concert’s cancellation. After paying the compensation for the breach of contract, I don’t even have enough money to

He had always known his own mind; he’d rather continue staying in the philharmonic orchestra than

Courtney asked, “Did something

nonchalantly. “What can possibly happen

secret from

the risk of my life since I was 10 years old—what can possibly happen to me?” Shay pulled Courtney’s arm over and leaned on it naturally. Then, he changed the subject by saying, “Let

he was really asleep and exhausted in a way that made people feel sorry for him, Courtney let out a sigh in resignation and pulled up

than her, so he always called her ‘sis’ and put on a mischievous grin. He liked behaving like a spoiled child more than actual kids did, but Courtney was aware deep down inside that some bloody memories of the past would haunt him for the rest of his life. To him, he could never put these memories out of his mind, and his smile was only a barrier

kindergarten’s entrance for a while, school finally ended. A figure darted out like a

with a look of delight. “Have you finished work, Mommy? Why do you have time to pick me

nodded. “That’s right. My job is done, so you and I will

once. She pouted her lips and asked, “Can’t we keep staying at Mr. Alexander’s

“Of course not.”

his expression froze for a moment. He asked, “Don’t you have to get busy

you after this. Thank you for looking after Tina over the past two weeks. I’ll return to Royal Park Manor this Saturday to collect the

brought some belongings with her while staying