Chapter 185

Chapter 185

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Raphael smiled faintly and said, “You flatter me. In my opinion, Mr. Calhoun is the one who’s truly exceptional.”

Gracie blushed a little, then looped her arm through Owen’s, leaning into him like a little bird, and said, “Miss Dalton, since your boyfriend’s here too, why don’t we all have a meal together? It’s fate that we’ve run into each other.”

Hailey was about to decline, but Raphael took her hand and smiled casually. “Of course, that sounds great.”

Hailey frowned slightly, confused, and looked at Raphael.

Owen didn’t say anything but was the first to turn and walk toward the restaurant.

Gracie, on the other hand, took charge and walked over to Hailey, hooking her arm around hers. “Let’s go together. I don’t want to hang around with these two grumpy men.”

Hailey smiled politely but didn’t respond.

Raphael followed behind them, walking at a leisurely pace.

The four of them ascended to the second floor of the restaurant and entered a private dining room.

Owen sat first, with Gracie beside him. Raphael sat next to Gracie, and Hailey’s seat was between Raphael and Owen.

The waiter brought over the menus.

Hailey preferred stronger flavors, so Raphael ordered some spicy dishes. Owen, on the other hand, ordered light, mild foods.

After Owen finished ordering, Gracie’s face twisted with dissatisfaction. “How do you never remember what I like to eat?”

Owen glanced at her coolly. “Didn’t you forget last time you had barbecue and got mouth ulcers?”

Gracie lowered her head, looking slightly pitiful. “It’s not like I can control my body’s tendency to get overheated.”

Owen shrugged. “Then just control yourself and eat less spicy food.”

“Humph.” Gracie pouted, turning her head away in a huff.

beat, Owen calmly wiped down her utensils, while

she might

striking beauty–bold and dazzling, the kind of

did you meet your

bit like something out of a drama. Hailey fainted from low blood sugar in the street, and I happened to be there. I’m a doctor, so I saved

raised an eyebrow. “So, Miss Dalton, did you offer–yourself to him in gratitude

We got close later on,” Hailey replied mildly.

you meet Mr. Calhoun?” Raphael asked,

smiled sweetly and glanced at Owen before she could answer, but suddenly Hailey’s cup slipped

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murmured, standing up. “You all continue, I’ll just

Dalton?”

She couldn’t bring herself to look at Owen, to

restroom was

inside, placing both hands on the sink as she took a deep,

was pale and drained, and no

hands, and splashed cold water onto her face, but it did nothing to stop

would come. She felt frozen, as if no warmth could ever reach

mattered anymore, but

another woman, but it was too late.

to accept it, to

stepped out, only to be stopped in her tracks.

was at the far end of the restaurant’s hallway, dimly

Owen, highlighting his tall, lean frame—a presence

eyes held a quiet intensity as he looked at Hailey’s pale, delicate face. Without a word, he reached out, grabbed her wrist,

are you doing?” Hailey asked softly.

swift motion, Owen locked the door

bracing the door as

warm against her ear. “Hailey, why do you look so sad just

pressed her lips together, her face pale. “You’re

against her skin, as his finger lightly traced her cheek. His voice was low and mocking, but there was a cold edge to it. “I thought maybe… you

as if he’d touched a raw nerve. She suddenly shoved him away, her face icy as she said, “Owen, your girlfriend is out

was torn she was crazed with jealousy over the woman beside Owen, but at the

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