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!

Roland must be around as well. Giselle glanced

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 brother's troubles. He and Giselle had only managed phone calls lately-it

he heard Forrest was hosting a party tonight, Ryan all but begged Roland to bring him along, hoping he might get lucky and run into

luck was

was right in front of him, he couldn't tear his eyes

and while she enjoyed it, she instinctively glanced

everyone knew about his family's close ties with Forrest, the host

Earlier, she'd been seen deep in conversation with Forrest. No one knew what they talked about, but the easy laughter between them

to have a great relationship with both Mr. Lockwood and

question with practiced ease. "We're all old friends. Ryan and I grew

said it

most of his time overseas, he doted on his

it seemed, was

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

crowd grew even

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

...

lounge off

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