One Night Surprise Novel

Chapter 280 Not Bothered to Put Up a Front

“If that doesn’t work, Addie from the company would be fine too.”

Are you actually considering Addie from the company?” Alexander’s expression darkened. “What is on your mind when you bring up other men in front of me to attend the cocktail party?”

Courtney’s heart sank when she heard his husky and gloomy voice.

She felt a sudden movement and the next thing she knew, Alexander, who was lying on the pillow beside her, shifted above her.

“That is not what I meant.” She pushed against his chest. “I was afraid that you would be in an embarrassing situation. Besides, am I not asking for your opinion right now?”

“Are you asking me to pick a date for you?” His voice sounded even more menacing now.

Courtney felt as though the situation was worsening, but she braced herself when she retorted, “Well, since you’re not coming with me, I have to attend the event with somebody, isn’t it?”

“Did I say that I’m not going?” Alexander stared at her from above. The blanket covered his shoulders like a massive mountain while Courtney was rendered motionless underneath the pressure.

It is clearly for his sake, but he is blaming me now. She felt wronged. “I was just taking you into consideration. How would I know if you’d…” She was speaking halfway when she noticed Alexander’s intense gaze. She felt her chest tightening and she did not feel like speaking anymore. “Forget it. It’s useless to speak with you. Do as you please!” She turned her head away.

lie beside her. Just when he was about to hold her in his arms, she wriggled away to sleep at the edge of the bed.

to my injury. If we aren’t together, it doesn’t matter who you attend the event with because I wouldn’t have the right to speak up. However, now that we are together, there shouldn’t be anybody else attending the cocktail party as your date apart from myself.” Courtney was still motionless at that point. Hence, he scooted closer to her while speaking in a rumbling voice. “I’m just afraid that your heart isn’t with me. However, the cocktail party of the business and trade industry isn’t as simple as you might imagine. I will be worried

she suddenly answered with a hoarse voice, “In any case, I can’t possibly take Jordan and

mention that Oliver

she heard that. “Are you truly treating Oliver as your personal nanny?” she asked

investigating certain matters. In reality, as a man, I can tell that he has selfish motives. Everybody

of the hotel, welcoming the attendees who consisted of social elites and celebrities. Since the AW Group was mainly involved in the media industry, it was only natural for many celebrities to show up. Reporters were proud to receive an invitation for the event whereas those who did not loitered outside the entrance for

their plastered smiles,

a film festival. He didn’t need to make it so

a while. “Well, it’s not just for Shay. By doing this, the AW Group has more exposure too. The film and television entertainment industry

to come out to the public, he would lose his career and he might be forced to retire from the industry. Nevertheless, I do not appreciate the rumors circulating about Casey recently. He has had scandals with countless female celebrities

was coming from, Alexander did not explain on Casey’s behalf even though he was aware of certain facts. I have

hall. “Courtney, I’ve waited a long time for you to arrive.

with the parade of extravagance out there, we had to line up since we had to walk the red

messing around for no good reason.” Shay was even harsher than her with his comments. He rolled his

Courtney was