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.

and to break the awkward silence. Before he could go

try to mention this to anyone, I swear I will make you

at her before he exited, slamming the door behind him. Amanda and Ivy remained in the room.

force with which she was supporting herself in front of that stranger vanished right after he left. All life drained out

All I remember is I was with Lionel last night. Where did this

unable to accept what the circumstances were telling her.

stop panicking. First, put your clothes on. This place is under CCTV surveillance. I can ask the steward to check the recordings of

try to keep calm. Anxiety will do you no

console her, picking up her clothes from the floor and handing them to her.

is located in the last room on the first floor. I am

she reassured her and walked away, leaving Ivy alone in the room.

pick up on the missing pieces in her memory. She dug

sex after drinking felt surreal. She fell asleep right after they finished. This was all she could recall. It was as if she had suffered from a temporary

her clothes, like a robot. 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

past six this morning, and the man came into the room right before seven," Amanda explained. "I arrived about ten, just a while ago. The steward told me you were still in your room, so I thought I could come and

of, while the

wasn't locked properly. That was why he could enter without a key. He saw you lying

voice trailed off. Ivy's heart grew colder and colder with each word she uttered.

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

to compensate. What the fuck! I will

sleeves up, as

I have something to

he could

have done something wrong. How can you just run away? This can't be settled so easily, mister. I am going to call

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