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.

to break the awkward silence. Before he could

of this room. If any of you try to mention this to anyone, I swear I will make you pay for

man sneered at her before he exited, slamming the door

as 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

All I remember is I was with Lionel last

accept what the circumstances were telling her.

can ask the steward to check the recordings of the corridor from last night. We'll

keep calm. Anxiety

clothes from the floor and handing them to

dressed. The surveillance system is located in the last room on the first floor. I am going to go and take a look at the

walked

she started to pick up on the missing pieces in her memory. She dug deep into her brain, recalling the last moments she remembered being with Lionel last

drinking felt surreal. She fell asleep right after they finished. This was all

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 before

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

the chain of events she was aware of,

why he could enter without a key. He

colder and colder with each word she uttered.

How could I have known that procuress would cheat me! She took my money and

apologised now and promised to compensate. What the

man rolled his sleeves up, as if getting ready for

I have something to

before he could walk out.

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

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