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.

he was about to hold her in his arms, she wriggled away

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

just when Alexander was running out of ideas, she suddenly answered with a hoarse

“Didn’t you mention that Oliver has a lot of time on

you truly

eyebrows, as if taking the situation for granted. Oliver has been following Courtney around everywhere. He claims that he’s keeping her safe while investigating certain matters. In reality, as a man, I can tell

Emerald Gem Hotel. The red carpet extended from the entrance of the hotel, welcoming the attendees who consisted of social elites

the red carpet while holding hands. Despite their plastered smiles, they were both

a film festival. He didn’t need to make it so obvious even if he’s trying to win

By doing this, the AW Group has more exposure too. The film and television entertainment industry has been gaining popularity for the past few years, so he is right to grab this opportunity to

to relationships such as theirs. Besides, if Shay were 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

did not explain on Casey’s behalf even though he was aware of certain facts. I have competed with Casey

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

the parade of extravagance out there, we had to line up since we had to walk the red carpet.” Courtney shot a pointed look behind Shay. Casey was like a shadow as

his mind? It’s quite a lot of messing around for no good reason.” Shay was even harsher than her with his comments. He rolled his eyes impatiently at Casey, who was standing behind him. “Courtney, stay with me later and please don’t

happened?” Courtney was