A Graduation Gift

Amanda took a step toward him and pushed his finger away. She then turned to the steward, who stood as dumbfounded as the rest of them.

"Who is this? I thought you said the cottage hadn't started serving yet.

Who is this guy then?" Amanda questioned, again.

Her expression was a mix of disgust and fury. She couldn't help but raise her voice at the steward.

"He… he is my master's son..."

the steward stuttered answering. He could barely bring himself to speak in such an embarrassing situation. Honestly, he was at a complete loss as well.

"Hey, you. What is this? Who are these two women?"

The man yelled even louder than Amanda, just as arrogant and rude as before.

"Sir… Sir, she is the daughter of master's friends," the steward replied, pointing at Amanda. "Last night, her friend, this young lady, slept in this room."

The steward was so terrified that he was trembling.

Dead silence followed his answer. Ivy was stupefied, having found who the man was.

'This man is the son of the owner of this place?

He thought I was a prostitute?

Oh my goodness How did I get involved in this complicated matter?' Ivy thought, her heart still beating fast.

"Can you please leave the room first? We can talk once Miss Luo is dressed," Amanda toned down and requested the man.

recover from the shock and confusions of the situation, and to break the awkward silence. Before he could go out, she thought it was

this to go out of this room. If any of you try to mention this to anyone, I

in anger. The man sneered at her before he exited, slamming the door behind him. Amanda and Ivy remained in the

door closed, Ivy slumped onto the floor. The force with which she was supporting herself in front of that stranger vanished right after he left. All life drained out of her eyes. She looked absolutely disconsolate

was with Lionel last night. Where did this man

accept what the circumstances were

is under CCTV surveillance. I can ask the steward

try to keep calm. Anxiety will do you

her, picking up her clothes from the floor and handing

will wait for you outside. Take your time to get dressed. The surveillance system is located in the last room on the first floor. I

her and walked away, leaving Ivy alone in

then, she started to pick up on the missing pieces in her memory. She dug deep into her brain, recalling the

fell asleep right after they finished. This was all she could recall. It was

She felt no emotions as she walked toward the room Amanda had mentioned. Amanda, the strange man and the steward were already there; their eyes were glued to the screen

told me you were still in your room, so I thought I could come and have a small chat with you. But then I heard you screaming from outside the door. I also heard a man's voice,

aware of, while the screen showed the man entering

locked properly. That was why he could enter without a key.

off. Ivy's heart grew colder and

Totally a misunderstanding! How could I have known that procuress would cheat me!

What the

man rolled his sleeves up, as

Wait! I have something

he could walk out.

run away? This can't be settled so easily, mister. I am going to call your father right now. Let's find out what he has

we will just let you go? I can't just stand here and see