Chapter 499 I Rejected Him

During the evening, there were hardly any people in the garden. Such a situation couldn’t simply be explained away as a mere coincidence.

Amelia blinked, twirling a strand of hair, she said, “You’re Lysander, right? Don’t get me wrong. I’m not referring to the one who’s still hung up on Mr. Guerra.”

It seemed she knew quite a bit about Josiah.

Lysander admitted. “Did you need something from me?”

“It wasn’t anything significant. I just didn’t expect to run into you here, so I couldn’t help but take a few extra glances.” Amelia spoke with a laugh in her voice, her tone surprisingly not off–putting

“What are you looking at me for?”

Amelia tilted her head and let out a chuckle, abruptly changing the subject. “Ms. Thorne, your outfit is quite stunning,” she praised. “Would you mind telling me where you got it? I’d love to try something

similar.

“So, you’ve followed me all this time just to ask about my clothes?” Lysander naturally didn’t believe it and stated bluntly, “What I’m wearing might not exactly match your style.”

Amelia’s attire was incredibly bold, her makeup even more so, favoring the fiery red lip look of a dominant woman. To her, Lysander’s dress was so plain it bordered on boring. Yet, Amelia sincerely said, “No, I really like it.

“Is that so?” Lysander asked.

With a sly smile, Amelia said, “Because this outfit was personally selected for you by Mr. Guerra.”

Recently, Lysander had been dealing with one complex situation after another. She really didn’t have the extra energy to decipher the hidden meanings in Amelia’s words. She went straight to the greenhouse, found a rocking chair, sat down, and asked, “You have something to say, just spit it out. We met at the karaoke lounge last time. Your name is Amelia Scott, right?”

Tiffany had told her, and Lysander

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Thorne. I suppose it’s probably because Mr. Guerra

atmosphere within the greenhouse was serene and tranquil, making it an ideal spot

Lysander remained silent, her gaze filled with caution.

but she was oblivious to this fact. Amelia was also at the resort hotel

being exact, our first meeting was actually at the karaoke lounge. However, the circumstances then weren’t quite ideal. Perhaps, it’s best if we forget about that. Let’s just pretend that today is the first time we’ve

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unnecessary pleasantries. “We didn’t have much to do with each other in the past, and I doubt we will in the future. There really is no need for us to get

Don’t we both know Mr.

you know, or if you’re here today to test me or to directly ask me

have him.”

her gaze filled with complex emotions as she said, “Ms. Thorne, you truly are nothing like those naive and simple–minded girls out there. One is foolish, the other is clueless, so no wonder they couldn’t catch Mr.

to Lysanne

probably be making up nicknames. She then said indifferently. “That’s

“The first time I saw you at Skywatch. I knew you were the real deal. Men, oh, they’re so childish. They think that by being close to me

help but recall that Josiah had mentioned it once before.

before that gentleness

his… close

denial. “You’ve got it wrong. I’m not like them. At most, you could say that Mr. Guerra has helped me out before,

studied her. She reckoned that Amelia was telling the truth and asked, “Did

for what this place is all about, I’m sure I don’t need to spell it out for you, M

you look down on

me?”

them to be good. You have your own way of life, and it’s not my place as

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