Love Began with the First Meeting

Brian's offer made Hanson hum again as he started scheming in his mind. The man was determined to regain his freedom. All of a sudden, he thought Brian wasn't too bad, and it wouldn't be such a hardship to work for him after the offer for another chance. Brian's words diminished any feelings of hostility. Hanson was even okay to work for the man. It never occurred to Hanson that his attitude would delay the moment when he could bet against Brian in the future because he was reluctant to follow his commands. Brian treated him with disdain because of this attitude, which Hanson resented. From then on, it just became harder for them to get along.

Molly listened quietly to the exchange between the two men. Her attention was fully drawn to Brian and Hanson while she kept eating everything on her plate, including food Brian gave her. The girl had no idea how much she had consumed until her stomach felt very full. Then it dawned on Molly that she had finished two breakfasts, hers and Brian's. Startled, she raised her head to look at Brian with rosy cheeks and stammered, "Ah, I'm sorry to tell you that..." Brian interrupted her with a smile, "I didn't eat my breakfast?"

There was still a hint of icy in his tone when he added, "I'm glad you liked the food. I get full just watching you eat." Although Brian still looked a bit distant, his tone had softened when addressing Molly unlike when he spoke to Hanson.

She couldn't help but blush at his words. 'What nonsense! He treats me as if I were a child. He might be hungry. Maybe I should order another breakfast for him, ' Molly thought. Biting her lower lip, she offered, "May I order another breakfast for you?"

He flashed her a grin and shook his head at the offer. Turning to Hanson, he said, "Aaron will be throwing a party tonight. You're coming with me!"

"No!" Hanson said without hesitation.

But Brian completely ignored his reply. Instead, he excused himself to go to the bathroom and stood up.

With Brian out of sight, Hanson transformed into an entirely different person. He jumped over the table like a monkey and landed beside Molly. And there was no mistake that he hopped over one table to get to her quickly.

patrons. She saw most

of the seat. Curious, he asked

his behavior, she didn't reply. His question disconcerted her,

me like that, or you'll make me fall in love with

gave Hanson a blank look. She had no idea what he just asked, so she didn't know what to say.

interesting so with a big smile on his face asked another question. "What about 21, do you know what it

took root in her heart, and she found herself waiting for his explanation.

said with a mysterious smile, "I

frowned and asked with a confused look, "What are

it as he put on a solemn expression. Vaguely, he said, "There's nothing I want to say. I'm such a boring person and am glad to find something to do to

man he is! What does he mean?' she wondered.

Molly sat thinking, which Hanson ignored, he beckoned to a waiter to order a glass of juice. The man didn't take his eyes off Molly, and it made her uneasy. He didn't think it was his place to say why Mr. Brian Long didn't explain things to her. Hanson wasn't about to forget that it was her man who fooled him before. Still, he

and ending point in roulette, while 21,

sight, but stop loving you since then. Outwardly, Mr. Brian Long was usually composed, but in his head, he held