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.

person to recover from the shock and confusions of the situation, and to break the awkward silence. Before he could go

to go out of this room. If any of you try to mention this to anyone, I swear I

anger. The man sneered at her before he exited, slamming the door behind him. Amanda and Ivy remained

she was supporting herself in front of that stranger vanished right after he left. All life drained out of

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

herself, unable to accept

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.

keep calm. Anxiety will do you

her, picking up her clothes from

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

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

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

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

room Amanda had mentioned.

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

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

key. He saw you lying on the bed, and thought you were called

grew colder and colder with each word she

that procuress would cheat me! She took my money and never

What the fuck!

sleeves up, as if getting ready for a

Wait! I have something

before he could walk out.

mister. I am going to call your father right now. Let's find out what

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