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 confusions of the situation, and to break the awkward silence. Before he could go out,

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

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

supporting herself in front of that stranger vanished right after he left.

was with Lionel last night. Where did this man

mumbled to herself, unable to accept what the

can ask the steward to check

calm. Anxiety will do

up her clothes from

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

and walked away, leaving Ivy

while. Slowly, then, 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

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 before

Tang left the room at half 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 have a small chat with you. But then I heard you screaming from outside the door.

described the chain of events she was aware of, while the screen showed the

Tang left the room, the room wasn't locked properly. That was why he could enter without a key. He saw you lying on the bed, and thought you were called in by him…

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

that procuress would cheat me! She took my

and promised to compensate. What the fuck!

as if getting ready

Wait! I have something to

said, before he could walk out.

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

you really think we will just let you go? I can't just stand here and see you ill-treating my