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.

made it! Where's

must be around as

curious eyes nearby. His gaze lingered on Giselle, full of unguarded affection. The past few weeks had been a whirlwind of worry and sleepless nights over his brother's troubles. He and Giselle had only managed phone calls lately-it

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

was on

front of

attention, and while she enjoyed it, she instinctively glanced away, mindful of the crowd. After all,

recognized Ryan immediately; everyone knew about his family's close ties with Forrest, the host of the evening. The Lockwood Group was making

to draw attention wherever she went. Earlier, she'd been seen deep in conversation with Forrest. No one knew what they talked about,

Mr. Lockwood and Mr. Whitmore,

smiled, sidestepping the question with practiced ease. "We're all old friends. Ryan

said it

time overseas, he doted on his little brother. And with Forrest

Harvey's network, it seemed, was

on excellent terms with Forrest Whitmore. Add in her impressive academic background and striking looks-her future was

crowd grew

chatting with company executives before excusing herself with a smile, signaling Leonard

...

lounge off

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