Chapter 140

Hearing that, Esther looked away. “No, I said that because I happened to see a woman pestering you.”

Mobius insisted, “Just stop. This is my house. Please leave immediately.”

Esther kept her head bowed, never having experienced such humiliation, and tears welled up in her eyes.

“Stop crying. I can’t stand it when women cry.” Mobius’s frustration grew as he saw Esther’s tears.

Pearl, noticing Mobius’s insensitivity, shook her head and tried to console Esther. “Alright, Este. Don’t cry. Despite his bad temper and sharp tongue, he’s a good guy. Don’t take his words to heart.”

“It’s the first time someone has humiliated me like this. No, I won’t leave. I’ll stay here,” Esther declared, preparing to enter the house.

Seeing Esther’s determination, Mobius became flustered. “Fine, stop causing a scene. I’m sorry, okay?”

Esther stopped crying at his apology. “Really?”

I shouldn’t have offended you. Just don’t approach me again. We’ll be total strangers. What do you think?”

Total strangers…

rather a sense of emptiness. He had apologized, but she wasn’t sure if that

“I…”

just go. Miss Pearl and I have

widened her eyes. “Where are you guys going?”

“He’s got to rehearse for a competition at the university.”

kind of competition? Can I

sized Esther up and agreed, “If a popular star like you

want to. I already told

me because you’re worried I’ll steal your

bait, sneering, “Stop flattering

scared, aren’t you? It’s alright. I’m generous and won’t

his eyes, Mobius gave in. “Fine, come along. I don’t think everyone will vote for you just because you’re pretty.” He was indirectly complimenting Esther’s

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