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.

of the situation, and to break the

If any of you try to mention this to anyone, I swear I

in anger. The man sneered at her before he exited, slamming

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 disconsolate

I was with Lionel last night. Where

herself, unable to accept what the circumstances were telling

panicking. First, put 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,

keep calm. Anxiety will

trying to console her, picking up her clothes from

you outside. Take your time to get dressed. The surveillance system is located in the last room on the first floor. I am going to go and take a look

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

missing pieces in her memory. She dug deep into her brain, recalling

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

no emotions as she walked toward the room Amanda had mentioned. Amanda, the strange man and the steward

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

the chain of events she was aware of,

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

grew colder and colder with each word she

I have known that procuress would cheat me! She took

to compensate. What the fuck! I

man rolled his sleeves up, as if getting ready for a fight.

I have

before he

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 he has to say

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