Chapter 157

I wasn't going to go easy on Lina this time. If she dared to provoke me, I would return the favor tenfold. She fell silent, her defiance evaporating as she numbly followed the security guards out.

Once she was gone, I turned to the store manager. "If anyone like that shows up again, just handle them the same way. There's no need to hesitate."

The store manager nodded quickly. "Understood, Mr. White. Sorry to have troubled you."

To lighten the mood, I suggested to Felicia that she pick out a couple of bags for herself. She chose two but refused to take more, so I let it go and led her downstairs.

"What do you feel like eating?"

"There's this seafood buffet I've wanted to try. It's 138 dollars per person, but I've been too hesitant to splurge. William, could you... could you take me there?"

"Of course!" I couldn't help but laugh.

situation was almost endearing. Still, the fact that she

I didn't like the idea of a girlfriend constantly asking for money or things, I even disliked her treating me

Knowing when to ask

and chatted on the way to

steps, clutching the same pile

be honest,

what you sow," I muttered, shaking my head. It was hard to muster

Venet

on the phone. "Dad, I'm sorry. I really am. But I desperately need this 90 thousand... Is this small sum of money worth cutting ties with me? I won't marry him. Get that out of your head. I'd rather die than let

she hung up. Her expression hardened

struck me like a lightning bolt. A second later, she sprinted toward the busy

Lina. Just as one of her feet was about to step into traffic, I grabbed her by the waist and yanked

of me! What are you doing? Who are you? Let

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