As Tessa almost lifted me off the seat, I pushed her away with all my might in desperation. She then stumbled and fell onto the ground, causing the air to fill with momentary awkwardness.

She looked at me in resentment. “What are you doing, Scarlett?”

“I’m sorry, Tessa. I didn’t mean to,” I said apologetically, equally taken aback.

Just then, Ashton and his group of friends were already making their way toward us.

Probably because Tessa was in his way, Ashton shot a quick glance at Joseph, who helped Tessa up from the ground.

Out of politeness, Ashton asked, “Miss, are you alright?”

Looks of grimace instantly disappeared from Tessa’s face as she stood up and replied softly, “Thank you. Scarlett and I were just talking about you. She said you guys are pretty close.”

I frowned. When have I said that?

There were glistens in Ashton’s eyes as they fell on me. His voice was low and reserved as he spoke, “Have you eaten?”

I nodded at the common pleasantry. The way the group of men who continued to fix their gazes at me, however, was making me uneasy again.

he spoke eagerly, “Well, looks like you’re a good friend of Mr. Fuller’s. What’s your name, Miss? You

for someone who might have a

actually got to go. You

that we bumped into someone we know. Since Mr. Watson has extended his invitation to us, it’ll be rude

This is Derek Watson?

little as I studied the

Ashton had come

grin appeared on the man’s face upon hearing Tessa’s flattery. It was one to indicate

me with his brows slightly raised to indicate his disapproval of Derek’s comment

Before he could respond, I chimed in with Tessa, “Ah, it’s Mr. Watson. Please forgive me. It’s

was so pleased with

room. My instinct was

whole being was against the

about to lean toward the

said in his commanding

Derek’s hand was frozen awkwardly in the air before he quickly withdrew it and let out an uncomfortable smile. “Haha, Mr. Fuller is efficient as always. Let’s

could not help but notice half of my body was enclosed by Ashton, the sight was more than suggestive to

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255