No matter how enchanting his words were, anything that came out of his mouth sounded malicious. Forcefully suppressing my fear deep inside, I put on a tough front and asked, “What have you done with Macy?”
Raising his hand, he edged closer and peered at me before saying casually, “She’s fine.” Lifting up my chin, he remarked helplessly, “Letty, you’ve grown thinner, but you still look stunning still!”
I lowered my gaze, refusing to talk to him.
“J City’s Harrison Family is a prominent centuries-old clan. They have produced many top military leaders and politicians throughout the years. In the business world, they are second to none. You’d better stay close to me later.” he said with a strict tone.
Hearing that made me frown. It’s been five years since we last met, I wonder what he has been doing for all these years/ How did he transform himself from a hacker into someone who could reach the pinnacle in both business and politics?
Just as I was lost in my thoughts, my ride came to a stop outside a European-styled luxurious villa. John alighted first from the car before opening my side of the door and ushered me out in a gentlemanly manner. He then whispered in my ear, “Make sure you hold my arms at all times.”
I hated and feared his hypocrisy. His smiling façade was simply revolting. He had always been the type of person who would stab someone in the back without even blinking an eye. Everything nice he ever did was always the precursor to his evil intent.
Yet I had no choice but to listen to him. Holding onto his arms, I got off the car.
The villa was architecturally elegant outside while tinged with culturally inspired design on the inside. The entrance led not into a hall as per a normal villa, but rather a cobblestone path that meandered through a small garden before arriving at the actual hall.
Walking arm-in-arm with John, I strutted on smoothly in my high heels.
Outside the hall, I caught sight of Ashton standing not far in front. He was clad in a black suit and a white shirt underneath. With crisp-white collars, short-cropped hair, and groomed-sharp features, he looked handsomely stunning.
that even among the crowd, he could still be easily spotted with
party was Cameron Anderson’s aforementioned birthday banquet. Ashton, together with many from the J City’s business and political circles were invited. My eyes widened as I realized that I knew quite a few of
hand. By showing up like this, I knew that it was akin to a slap
fear and worry and
miss out on opportunities to torment others.
as sweat started
of Ashton, I realized to my horror that he had his sights on me too. His deep, dark eyes narrowed as his gaze fell on the black,
his attention to John and greeted, “Mr. Stovall, it’s been a long while
John know
smiled, “Indeed, Mr. Fuller. It has been a while since our last
enough that I could not
“And who’s this lovely lady beside
Ashton. The latter’s expression became grim as his gaze turned
has no interest in women. But I guess that’s not true,
not that I don’t have interest in
as his lips repeated softly, “The
point, I was already in full-blown panic mode. I had never mentioned John to Ashton. Even though I might able to do so in the future, but for now, the matter itself had been exacerbated to a critical point. All I wished at that moment was for a
get away as my hand was held firmly by John. I