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.

confusions of the situation, and to break the awkward silence. Before

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

her teeth as she spoke, her lips twisted in anger. The man sneered at her before he exited, slamming the door behind him. Amanda and Ivy remained in the room.

herself in front of that

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

accept what the circumstances were

surveillance. I can ask the steward to check the recordings of the corridor from last night. We'll find out what happened,

try to keep calm. Anxiety will

trying to console her, picking up her clothes

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

hand, she reassured her and walked

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

fell asleep right after they finished. This was all

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

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. I also heard a man's voice, which instantly alarmed me. That was when I asked the steward to open

of events she was aware of, while the

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… You know what

grew colder and colder with each word she

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

just apologised now and promised to compensate. What the

sleeves up, as

have something

said, before he could walk out.

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

you go? I