One Night Surprise Novel

Chapter 211

Chapter 211 Friends Who Went Through Adversities Together

Alexander’s expression was unamiable. A trace of coldness gradually seeped into the originally warm atmosphere, invading one’s body and spreading throughout.

Courtney’s hand that was holding her fork froze midair. Frowning, she glanced at him. “Didn’t I say that it’s just a friend? What’s wrong with you?”

“What’s their name? Was it a man or a woman?” His expression remained grim, but his tone was gentler than before. “I wish to know.”

“It’s not like you know them.” She looked at him suspiciously. Half-joking and half-serious, she asked, “You can’t be jealous just because I received a phone call from a friend, right?”

He secretly clenched his fists tightly. Her attitude at this moment made him feel absolutely ridiculous. It was clear that the truth was right in front of them, yet they were both being secretive about it. In the end, he gave in. Pulling out a chair, he sat down and said in a calmer tone, “I just want to know what other friends you have besides Cameron. Can’t I?”

 

“I don’t have many friends. When I was in America, I only had this one other friend aside from Cameron.” She smiled as she naturally told him the truth. “His name is Elijah Grant. He was my senior when I was still studying at a local university. However, he is several years older than I am. When I arrived in America, he was starting up a business and lacked a certain amount of capital. I was quite wealthy at the time, so when I learned that he was an alumnus at my university, I decided to help him out.”

Friends who went through adversities together… Alexander felt more and more suffocated the more he listened to her talk. It felt like it was difficult for air to circulate in his lungs, causing him to feel as if he was lacking oxygen. Courtney finished introducing Elijah to him in several simple sentences, but she left out the most important part—their marriage.

 

“The chicken wings are quite delicious. But, there’s room for improvement.” She did not hesitate to comment on his cooking as she placed a chicken wing on his plate. “Why don’t you have a taste? Try and guess what it is that you need to improve on.”

looked extremely mouthwatering. Unfortunately, he wasn’t paying attention to it. Under her expectant gaze, he randomly took a bite. He was filled with anger as he bit down, so he took a particularly

“How is it?”

“Hmm.” He nodded.

seemed dumbfounded. “A-Are you sure your

her suspiciously.

chicken wing on his plate. Her face was scrunched up in horror. The chicken wing was raw and bloody, from the skin down to its bones. How can he take such a huge bite out of it

Then, he went to the

against the dining table and hooted with

talented. Although he had never cooked before, he made an entire meal for dinner. Moreover, the vegetables he cooked were tasty.

was rather pale when he finally came

alright?” She dished up a bowl of fish soup and placed it in front of him. When she saw the self-doubt written on his face, she helplessly explained, “I’ve tasted it. This soup is fine.

he had his pride too—he wanted to do well. While he was drinking the soup, he glanced at her out of the corner of his eye and noticed that she was watching him with concern. Her gaze was soft; it was much gentler compared to when she was working. Comparing her current demeanor to the sharp-tongued appearance she had when he first

looking at me like that? Go on; drink your soup.” Courtney winked at him and teasingly said, “Were you drinking

head again, his face was flushed from coughing. Apart from being much gentler than before, she

night in America. After Elijah finished his video conference, he returned to the place he lived at. Standing on the 60th floor, this height was enough for him to look down on the entirety of the world’s economic center, Manhattan. Touching the glass of his floor-to-ceiling window, streamlined creases appeared in his handmade and well-cut suit. He observed the bustling city with a trace of loneliness reflected in his eyes. When one stands at the top of the

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