Chapter 55

“Well, well, I was wondering who was bothering the young lady,” a lazy, sultry voice drawled from behind. Turns out it’s Mr. Blake. Long time no see. Hope you’re doing well The tone was casual, almost as if he were greeting an old acquaintance. completely unfazed by the situation at hand.

“Mr… Mr. Gibbs…” Solomon muttered with a strained smile, his face pale and veins bulging from his forehead. “Please, let go of me. Let’s talk this through…

“Let go? Ivan raised an eyebrow, tightening his grip on Solomon’s hand. “If I let you go, will you let go of the lady?”

Solomon immediately nodded, his forehead drenched in cold sweat. ‘Of course, of course. This is your territory–I’ll listen to you.”

Only then did Ivan release his hold, taking a handkerchief from his pocket and meticulously wiping his hands. He tossed it aside and then addressed the security at the door. “Escort Mr. Blake out

Solomon, eager to avoid further trouble, hurriedly spoke, “I’ll go on my own, I’ll go. Mr. Gibbs, please, just let me off the hook this time.”

Ivan tilted his head slightly, raising an eyebrow, silently urging, “Aren’t you going to get out of here?”

Though Solomon was seething with frustration, he knew he couldn’t afford to cross someone with such powerful connections. He had no choice but to leave, his pride completely shattered.

Once the nuisance was gone, Ivan turned his attention to Hailey and Casey, a smirk playing on his lips. He raised an eyebrow and said, “Miss Dalton, sneaking off to a bar without your boyfriend? Not a good look, is it?”

Hailey knew that Ivan and Owen were close friends. She thought, ‘I never expected it would happen like this… especially not with Ivan catching me in the act.

“You didn’t tell Owen, did you?” she asked, her voice tinged with uncertainty.

Just as the words left her mouth, the door opened, and a man walked in. He was tall and lean, dressed simply in a white shirt and suit trousers. His cold, aloof demeanor exuded a quiet, aristocratic confidence.

Hailey froze, her breath catching in her throat. She wondered, ‘Speak of the devil… I don’t know if he overheard me, but if he did, this is going to be so awkward. It’s like I just made it worse by trying to cover it up.‘

Owen walked in, his gaze briefly meeting Hailey’s before shifting to Ivan. “Thanks,” he said, his voice calm and measured.

Ivan raised an eyebrow. “No problem. Do you need a private room to talk?”

Hailey was left speechless.

I will do,” Owen said, walking over to Hailey’s side and taking

and obediently followed him. She thought, ‘But what about Casey? After all, I’m the one who brought her here.

say anything, Ivan spoke up. “Miss Medrano, how about

and Medrano families were both prominent, so they were certainly acquainted, though

had planned to leave first, but when Ivan spoke, she felt she couldn’t

Ivan, I’ll leave Casey in your care,” Hailey said, glancing at Ivan.

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was known for his playful nature, he knew when to be serions. “Don’t worry,

took Hailey’s hand and led her further inside while Carey followed behind

excitement. But behind it was a refined coffee house, a gathering spot for cultured indevided, where women wone degue gowns, adding

a young girl, so Ivan, understanding her comfort level, didn’t take her into the bar Instead, he led her so the coffee house to

place like this before. It felt new and exciting, but she was also afraid of being judged. She thed to hold back her curiosity, though her wide eyes couldn’t help but

way her curious, wide eyes sparkled, Ivan couldn’t help but find it endearing She reminded him a line of

called out,

but Ivan saw right through her. Her face flushed, and

never been here

let me show you around he

but the words didn’t come. She hesitated, unsure how to reply. So, she fell

arms, gasping for breath after a deep kiss. Her

of tenderness.

blinked, her mind struggling to

leaned in close, a wicked grin playing

playful spark. She narrowed her eyes at

still early,” he said, refusing to let her go. “We finally have some

“We saw each other just a few hours ago,”

he’s not traveling, always makes time to visit me every day during lunch at Everton High School. I find it a bit of a hassle, but despite his busy schedule running the world, it’s something he never

hours already,” Owen said, still not

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