Chapter 35 Let’s Go Together
Jean was a very good fighter. If Chester and Jasper insisted on not hitting women, they would’ve probably been hall–beaten to death.
Iined to hold her back. “There’s no point arguing further, Jean. Let’s just go”
She scoffed before shooting Chester a glare. “You’d better watch out, Chester Lawson! If I ever catch you again, I’ll make you pay for your actions!”
Touched by her actions, I proceeded to foot the bill for the rest of her spending
jean was a party animal and often stayed up late, but she was also equally obsessed with skincare. I told her that a proper sleep schedule would guarantee her good skin, but she only laughed in response
“Sometimes, messed up honnones make our skin condition worse. We’re already approaching our gos, Ivory! Our life Is Important!”
Yesterday’s incident replayed in my head and my face grew bot
She had a point. On my way out today, my mood was actually better than usual
*I met a semi–famous celebrity recently, and he’s so hot. Eheard he has a few projects coming up, so he’ll probably blow up in the future. Do you want me to Introduce you to him? When I fell silent, she’d started playing matchmaker on her own again
“I’m still married, you know,” I reminded her with a sigh
“Isn’t a divorce bound to happen sooner or later? You might as well get a backup before theal” She exclaimed nonchalantly.
I knew it was just a matter of time, but I had my standards. Benjamin was a great example. A man with his status would balance things out perfectly. If not, I’oå rather not cause myself any trouble.
“Right, Natalie asked to go on a spontaneous holiday after her engagement this weekend, Liv and I had already said yes–are you going?” she asked again.
“Where to?”
“The Mandan Islands, tentatively. Sonny Islands doesn’t sound too bad either. We’re just going for couple of days to unwind,”
Jean was quite kern on a vacation. She immediately followed up with a waming. “Since you never went on a honeymoon with Rowan, think of this as a four of compensation for yourself!”
I was slightly cominced. Who wouldn’t enjoy a nice top with her closest filends?
mple time to pursue Ashley in a proper
Besides, after the incident that shouldn’t have taken place, I’d like to get away for a while. This would’ve also offered him ample (
With his capabilities, three days should’ve been more than enough time,
“okay then!” agreed swiftly.
After our discussions about the trip, Jean tried to get me to go bar–hopping with her. I checked the time and gave her a tin rejection–it was time for me to go home and sleep. The all–nighter yesterday was already detrimental to my health. Ineeded to take care of my body.
Upon leaving Willow Garden,
grumbled about my rejection as she got into her car. After she left, I also made my way toward my own vehicle.
Thad just got into the driver’s seat when a hand reached out to hold the door ope
It was 1ven. “We need to talk.”
“You scared me!” I patted my chest in shock. “Get in–let’s talk in the car
He hopped in without another word. Once he was seated, he immediately cut to the chase. “The picture that you sent me the other day–did you take that?!
That was days ago. Why was he only asking about it now?
“Yeah,” Ladmitted. “I saw it with my own eyes and took it myself. Why do you ask?”
“Why did you send it to me?” He turned to look at me.
!!…No reason. I just wanted to show you.” I gave him a brief response after a moment of contemplation.
“Show me what?” He asked lightly.
“I wanted to
to show you your good friend’s interactions with his one true love is that answer good enough for you?” At times, talking to him felt suffocating. He was as blunt as Rowan, but his demeanor was even more solemn than the latter
When I worked with him in my past life, he was completely devoted to Ashley. He didn’t have the mood to talk about other topics, so I never felt the way curently did. He felt like a professor, while was lea guilty student.
However, my answer was actually genuine. In the future, Iren would end up falling in love with Ashley. I just wanted to show him how her relationship with Rowan wasprogressing.
His gaze shifted slightly. He was looking at me like I’d lost my mind. Subsequently, he left without another word.
Once he got out of the car, I stepped on the gas and sped off. I checked my rearview mirror only to find him in the same spot, staring afterm
In the following days, I was relatively occupied. I needed to help Natalla picka venue and finalize the details of her engagement party. As I was the only one who was married, she claimed that I had some form of experience on the matter,
What experience did Thave? I didn’t even have an engagement party. I just skipped straight to the mariage part.
In the end, she chose to host her party at the Vinestone Hotel. She hired a wedding planner to handle the preparations. Should the event go well, she even promised diem invitations to the wedding
The night before Matalle’s engagement, Rowan got home I was having dimer,
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He seemed a bit tired. After carelessly undoing his tie, he chucked it on the sofa and fetched himself a glass of water.
I watched him as 1 ate. How strange. Was it that tiring to chase after Ashley these days?
“Good evening, Mr. Payne,” one of the household staff members greeted him.
Hecast her a brief glance and didn’t respond. Then, he headed straight to the dining table and took a seat. Upon noticing this, Ella promptly laid down an extra set of cutlery.
I continued my meal without lifting my head. It felt awkward. Rowan and I should’ve kept our distance until we had gotten divorced. Now that we’ve been in bed with each other, it felt weird to even see him around.
He didn’t even get to eat before his phone started ringing. It was his father.
“I heard the meeting with Taylor Group
p went well?” George’s voice rang out from the other end.
“We signed the contract. Everything went well,” The call was on speakerphone. Rowan answered as he ate.
“That’s great news. You must be exhausted from your business trip. Get some rest.” George sounded extremely happy. He gave Rowan a few compliments and told him to rest up before hanging up the phone.
I was relatively surprised. He was on a business trip? I’d thought he was spending time with Ashley.
He felt my eyes on him and looked up. There was a shred of indifference in his eyes. “Why are you staring at me?”
“No reason.” I lowered my head once again.
He continued, “Natalie invited me to her engagement party as well. Let’s just go together.”
I couldn’t help but stare at him again. “You want to go?”
Our social circles had always been mutually exclusive. Everyone was more or less in the same social class, so we were all acquainted with each other. However, one had rarely interacted with the other.
Natalie had probably extended an invitation to him because her parents asked her to. It was all a part of networking. They might end up working together in future business endeavors, after all. An invite must be sent regardless.
I didn’t expect him to attend though. He didn’t in the previous life. He only asked someone to bring a gift in his stead.
“Is there a problem? It looked like I didn’t want him there, so he seemed to be upset with my reaction.
“No problem at all!” I shook my head before getting up. “I’m done with dinner. I’ll go wash up and head to bed.”