As the two were in a standoff, Estelle’s phone suddenly rang, catching her off guard. She glanced at the caller ID, her heart pounding in anxiety

Jonathan noticed too, “Answer your phone.”

He stayed put, almost brushing against Estelle’s face. When she picked up her phone, he didn’t back off.

Estelle took a deep breath to calm her nerves, subtly turned her head to answer the call, “Manley?”

“Estelle, I can’t have dinner with you tonight. Something’s up with our overseas operations, I gotta fly out immediately

Estelle was taken aback, “So you’re leaving now?”

Her voice was a bit hoarse, which Manley picked up on immediately. “Estelle, where are you?”

Jonathan suddenly bit Estelle’s earlobe.

but she held it back, pushing him away with one hand while pretending to be cool,

was with Kya, Manley sounded reluctant, I might have to stay there for a few days, take care

was extremely sensitive from Jonathan’s kiss, unable to

Magdalen last night, Estelle decided to talk to Manley today. Either they stopped seeing

him.

off guard. How could she possibly be

felt a sense of relief. She tried to ignore

“Wait for me to come

how to respond to Manley’s affection. She knew there was no future for them, so all

up, she swung her elbow towards Jonathan’s chest.

was quick to react. He grabbed her wrist, slowly raised his head, and gently licked his lips, his eyes both tender and cold. “This is the last

up with anger, Jonathan, don’t push it!”

“I only have

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