Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 89 Chapter 89 For You, It's Worth It

When I finally remembered to send a glance his way, I saw him staring tenderly at me, his eyes full of so much affection that it left me feeling

"Do you like it?" he asked. "This is a surprise that took me three days to prepare. Just consider it a gift from me to celebrate the start of your Eric was obviously saying something, but I couldn't make out the words at

all. I could feel my throat tightening though. This was honestly the first time anyone had ever done something like this for me.

In my previous life, 1 experienced great hurt, hence I was sure that my heart would never again be swayed by a man in this life. However, I

I couldn't accurately describe my own emotions, but what I did low was that all I wanted to do right now was hug Eric, who was standing nex Tinstinctively reached out. While he was sitting there in a daze, Thugged him tightly.

“Thank you,” I said with heartfelt gratitude. “Thank you for doing so much for me, Eric. I'm really happy!”

I didn't know it he heard what I said, but I could clearly feel his body stiffen. And then he hugged me back.

Large fireworks exploded above our heads, etching our shadows into the ground. In that instant, I heard his reply loud and clear.

"You're welcome. As long as you're happy, everything I do is worth it."

My eyes immediately reddened, and I hugged him even more tightly.

For me to meet someone who treated me better than my parents did, it was worth living this life all over again.

The fireworks faded away, leaving only silence behind. When I came back to my senses, I finally realized what I had just done and quickly le "Sorry, I acted too impulsively just now," 1 said in embarrassment. "I hugged you because I was just too happy."

I lowered my head, my heart thumping so hard it felt like it would leap out of my chest at any moment. I didn't dare look to see what express

"But to get a hug in exchange for a

heart skipped a beat. I quickly

getting late. Since the fireworks show is over, let's head back,"

the car as if the hounds of hell themselves were after me.

finally joined me in the

the warm, yellow lightning in the car bringing out a softer side to his handsome, prominent

message from one of my men just now. He reported that the talks between Mr. Flint and

was instantly overjoyed. “Really? That's great news! Once Zachary's game

nue with amusement. "Why do you think that Mr. Flint's game will become popular throughout the country? I've seen his game I linked and shot him a mysterious smile. “That's a secret. I'll tell you if the opportunity arises in the future. Besides, I think that

home. Just as we arrived at my

country tomorrow afternoon, Jane!” he announced cheerfully. “You have to come pick me up, okay? I've prepared many

phone, but his expression visibly darkened. For some reason, I felt a little gui "Don't

hanging up, I looked at Eric, whose expression seemed to be getting darker. There was a displeased

light, "T'll be going in first, then. My junior will be back tomorrow, so I probably won't have time to meet with you

said, I

wrist and pulled me back. As I looked up, I happened

something else?"

silently at me, that

me for your junior?”

Abandon him?

this

at Eric, distinctly aware of the burning warmth of his fingertips. I

to hear, Mr. Flint We're friends, so what's with

in confusion.