Chapter 263

"How's it going?"

Forrest's expression instantly cooled at the question. The gentle, approachable look he usually wore was gone, replaced with open irritation for the first time.

"All those tricks you bragged about giving gifts, splurging on presents, inviting her out for fun-they were completely useless. And you call yourself a master of romance?"

"Please."

Roland couldn't let that slide. He grabbed Forrest by the arm and pulled him aside.

"Hold on, you'd better explain what went wrong. My advice is foolproof! It has to be your fault-your head's always full of code and business jargon, you probably botched the execution. Come on, spill it. Tell me exactly what you did."

...

Meanwhile

Ryan Lockwood stepped into the ballroom, scanning the crowd until his gaze landed on Giselle, who was surrounded by people. His eyes instantly lit up.

"Giselle!" he called out, voice brimming with excitement as he made his way toward her.

Giselle was chatting animatedly with a group, but at the sound of his voice, she turned, momentarily surprised, before greeting him with a bright smile.

you made it! Where's your

his older brother Roland must be around as

to find Forrest," Ryan replied, stepping closer without a care for the curious eyes nearby. His gaze lingered on Giselle, full of unguarded affection. The past few weeks

Ryan all but begged Roland to bring him along, hoping he might get

was on his

in front of him, he couldn't

the warmth of his attention, and while she enjoyed it, she instinctively glanced away, mindful of the crowd. After all, she was still Lysander's

his family's close ties with Forrest, the host of

draw attention wherever she went. Earlier, she'd been seen deep in conversation with Forrest.

relationship with both Mr. Lockwood and Mr. Whitmore, don't you?" someone asked, curiosity

the question with practiced ease. "We're all old friends.

it

on his little brother. And

network, it seemed, was nothing to

eye, but she'd also won over Ryan Lockwood, and was on excellent terms with Forrest Whitmore. Add in her impressive academic background and

crowd grew

excusing herself with a smile, signaling Leonard to take over.

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