Chapter 162 Let Bygones Be Bygones

Alice got the hint right away and grabbed Bryan's hand, ready to leave. "Bryan, that's enough. We're outta here!"

But Bryan was still fuming. He turned on Michael, snapping, "Misunderstandings? I don't think so. Maybe knowing you was a mistake from the start."

It wasn't until Alice practically dragged him away that things started to chill out. The crowd slowly began to disperse.

Emily let out a sigh of relief. Thank goodness things didn't get too crazy, and Penelope's jewelry exhibition was still intact.

But Bryan's parting words probably stung Michael.

Emily glanced over, and yep, her fears were confirmed.

Michael gave a bitter smile and looked down, hiding his expression.

"You okay?" Emily asked, feeling a pang of sympathy.

Michael slowly lifted his eyes, filled with a mix of emotions. "Shouldn't I be asking you that?"

With that, Michael took Emily's hand and led her out of the main exhibition hall.

scattered across the sky

then, a guest would pass by,

pink dress and Michael in his

half-listening to the

to know why Emily had instinctively protected

her, he didn't think it was a big deal; he was actually curious

stood there, silent for a long

Loving someone meant protecting them no matter what, right? What

he wasn't dumb. He knew Emily was looking out for him,

start a company together after graduation, and he agreed. But then everything changed." "I heard a bit from Veda. She said... Bryan backed out after signing the agreement, leaving you to pay six million dollars in compensation.

it was best to clear the air. Otherwise, there'd always be misunderstandings and unresolved issues between

my family

me into the abyss doesn't deserve to be my friend. Some people say he might have had his reasons, but what about me? Did

couldn't capture the countless hardships he'd been

Bryan, his best friend, had abandoned him at

had gone through so much alone. She got why he hated Bryan. But why did Bryan

listened as Michael continued. "The girl you saw earlier is Alice. She grew up abroad, so she's pretty open with her manners. Every time she sees

I wanted to pursue Alice, even after I had a girlfriend, even

persistent. I've never seen him care so much about any girl, except Alice. Even after all these years without contact, he

girl, having lived abroad for years. No wonder she couldn't see Bryan's subtle

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