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.

first person to recover from the shock and confusions of the situation, and to break the awkward silence.

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

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

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

happened? All I remember is I was with Lionel last night. Where

accept what the circumstances were telling

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

keep calm. Anxiety will do you

her clothes from the floor and handing them to

located in the last

her and walked away, leaving Ivy alone

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

surreal. She fell asleep right after they finished. This was all she could recall. It was as if she had suffered from a temporary memory loss.

her clothes, like a robot. 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

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

events she was aware of, while the

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… You know what happened

colder and colder

procuress would cheat me! She

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

sleeves up, as if getting

I have

he could walk

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

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