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

room. If any of you try to mention this to

her teeth as she spoke, her lips twisted in anger. The man sneered at her before he exited, slamming the door

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

remember is I was with Lionel last

unable to accept what the circumstances were telling

your clothes on. This place is under CCTV surveillance. I can ask the steward to check the recordings of the corridor from last night. We'll find out what happened, soon.

calm. Anxiety

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

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

her hand, she reassured her and walked away, leaving Ivy alone in

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

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

walked toward the room Amanda had mentioned. Amanda,

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

of events she was aware of, while the screen showed the man

the room, the room wasn't locked properly. That was why he could enter without a key. He saw you lying on the bed,

grew colder and

How could I have known that procuress would cheat me! She took my money and never

to compensate. What the fuck! I will make that bitch

sleeves up, as if getting ready for a fight.

I have

he could walk out.

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

I can't just stand here and see you ill-treating my friend,"