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!

must be around as well. Giselle glanced around but

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 had been a whirlwind of worry and sleepless nights over his

but begged Roland to bring him along,

luck was on his

right in front of

his attention, and while she enjoyed it, she instinctively glanced

host of the evening. The Lockwood Group

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

Harvey, you seem to have a great relationship with both Mr. Lockwood and Mr. Whitmore, don't you?" someone

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

said it

his time overseas, he doted on his

seemed, was nothing to

won over Ryan Lockwood, and was on excellent terms with Forrest Whitmore. Add in

crowd grew even

charm, chatting with company executives before excusing herself with a smile, signaling Leonard to take over. Then she

...

lounge off

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