One Night Surprise

Chapter 65 She Favors Him Over You

“It’s me, Courtney.” The loud and clear voice of a young man spoke from the other end of the line.

“I know it’s you,” Courtney spoke gently with a note of familiarity. “It’s not like the caller ID isn’t displayed. What’s the matter? You told me last time that you’d return to the country after the performances are over. Have you confirmed when you’re coming back?”

“It’s been confirmed.”

“Well, when is it? I just wrapped up a project, so I can go to the airport to pick you up if I’m available.”

“It’s not necessary.”

“You’re right.” Courtney smiled. “Our famous cellist here is also a popular Prince Charming whom every lady in the country dreams of marrying; naturally, he has a special car to take him wherever he goes.”

“This Prince Charming is about to sleep out on the streets right now. Don’t you care about me, Courtney?”

“What do you mean by sleeping out on the streets?”

“Just turn around.”

Upon hearing this, Courtney subconsciously turned around to look at Sunhill Hotel’s entrance. Standing at the entrance against the background of a large fountain, the young man was dragging his suitcase with a huge cello case on his back. He was staring at her with a grin, revealing his white teeth.

His grin was innocent without a trace of impurity. Then, he spread his arms wide and shouted, “Surprise, Courtney!”

Courtney was startled for a moment before smiling almost instantly. Trotting up to him in her 10-centimeter heels, she slapped his shoulder and complained with a smile, “You brat! When did you come back? Why didn’t you tell me earlier?”

“I have been traveling by plane for more than 40 hours, and I’m almost dying of exhaustion right now.”

“Let’s have dinner later.” Courtney checked the time. “It just so happens that I’ve finished my work today. Wait for me while I pack my stuff up and clock out.”

of allowing her to leave, the young

doing? I’m sweating

ear in an attractive voice,

resignation. “How old are you already? Why are you still

found herself at a loss

to pick Tina up. “I have just returned to the country, so I

that nonsense. Didn’t your philharmonic orchestra

working in the philharmonic orchestra.” Shay blinked his eyes. “The work at the philharmonic orchestra is too easy, and it doesn’t pay much either. Hence, I signed up with a

expired?” Courtney frowned. “That’s not right. Didn’t you tell me that you were coming back to the country to prepare for your concert

After paying the compensation for the breach of contract, I don’t even have enough money to stay in a hotel

had always known his own mind; he’d rather continue staying in the philharmonic orchestra than pay such a huge amount of money for the

Courtney asked,

Shay waved his hand nonchalantly.

it a secret from me if something happened

the risk of my life since I was 10 years old—what can possibly happen to me?” Shay pulled Courtney’s arm

in a way that made people feel sorry for him, Courtney let out a sigh

actual kids did, but Courtney was aware deep down inside that some bloody memories of the past would haunt him for the rest of his life. To him, he could never put these memories out of his mind, and his smile was only a barrier that

kindergarten’s entrance for a while, school finally ended. A figure darted out like a launched rocket;

“Have you finished work, Mommy? Why do you have time to pick me

My job is done, so you and I will be staying at our

The sudden and distressing news hit Tina hard, and her face fell at once. She pouted her lips and asked,

“Of course not.”

dragged him toward Courtney, and his expression froze for a moment. He asked, “Don’t you have to get busy with the celebrations later as

be able to clock in and out on time, so I won’t be troubling you after this.

had brought some belongings with her while staying there previously, so