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?”

had told her, and Lysander could only hope

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encounter last time would leave such an impression on you, Ms. Thorne. I suppose it’s probably because Mr. Guerra was there at the time too,” Amelia said,

serene and tranquil, making it

Lysander remained silent, her

this

she had no intention of speaking further, Amelia took the initiative and began, “If we’re being exact, our first meeting was actually at the karaoke lounge. However, the circumstances then weren’t quite ideal. Perhaps,

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Rejected Him

in the past, and I doubt we will in the

we both know Mr. Guerra?”

not sure what you know, or if you’re here today to test me or to directly ask me to stay away from Josiah. But I’ll say this, I’m the one who rejected him.

can have him.”

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. Guerra’s attention.”

referring to

nicknames. She then said indifferently.

Skywatch. I knew you were the real deal. Men, oh, they’re so childish. They think that by

couldn’t help but recall that Josiah had mentioned it

before that gentleness was of no use.

his…

not like them. At most, you could say that Mr. Guerra has

was telling the truth and asked, “Did

know where I work? Skywatch. As for what this place is all about, I’m

do you look

me?”

gently shook her head, her stance clear. “Without experiencing someone’s hardships, you can’t persuade them to be good. You have your own way of life, and it’s not my place as an

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