One Night Surprise

Chapter 280 Not Bothered to Put Up a Front

“If that doesn’t work, Addie from the company would be fine too.”

Are you actually considering Addie from the company?” Alexander’s expression darkened. “What is on your mind when you bring up other men in front of me to attend the cocktail party?”

Courtney’s heart sank when she heard his husky and gloomy voice.

She felt a sudden movement and the next thing she knew, Alexander, who was lying on the pillow beside her, shifted above her.

“That is not what I meant.” She pushed against his chest. “I was afraid that you would be in an embarrassing situation. Besides, am I not asking for your opinion right now?”

“Are you asking me to pick a date for you?” His voice sounded even more menacing now.

Courtney felt as though the situation was worsening, but she braced herself when she retorted, “Well, since you’re not coming with me, I have to attend the event with somebody, isn’t it?”

“Did I say that I’m not going?” Alexander stared at her from above. The blanket covered his shoulders like a massive mountain while Courtney was rendered motionless underneath the pressure.

It is clearly for his sake, but he is blaming me now. She felt wronged. “I was just taking you into consideration. How would I know if you’d…” She was speaking halfway when she noticed Alexander’s intense gaze. She felt her chest tightening and she did not feel like speaking anymore. “Forget it. It’s useless to speak with you. Do as you please!” She turned her head away.

to hold her in

his behavior earlier, he regretted not speaking nicely. “I know that you are concerned for me, but I care more about our lives together than others adding insult to my injury. If we aren’t together, it doesn’t matter who you attend the event with because I wouldn’t have the right to speak up. However, now that we are together, there shouldn’t be anybody else attending the cocktail party as your date apart from

answered with a hoarse voice, “In any case, I

“Didn’t you mention that Oliver has

to face him when she heard that. “Are you truly treating Oliver

his eyebrows, as if taking the situation for granted. Oliver has been following Courtney around everywhere. He claims that he’s keeping her safe while investigating certain matters. In reality, as a man, I can tell that he

was at the top floor of the most luxurious hotel in Melrose City—the Emerald Gem Hotel. The red carpet extended from the entrance of the hotel, welcoming the attendees who consisted of social elites and celebrities. Since the AW Group was mainly involved in the media industry, it was only natural for many

the red carpet while holding hands. Despite their plastered

festival. He didn’t need to make it so obvious even if he’s trying

has more exposure too. The film and television entertainment industry

relationships such as theirs. Besides, if Shay were to come out to the public, he would lose his career and he might be forced to retire from the industry. Nevertheless, I do not appreciate the rumors circulating about Casey recently. He has had scandals with countless female celebrities one after another and the news has been all over

coming from, Alexander did not explain on Casey’s behalf even though he was aware of certain facts. I have competed with Casey since our childhood. It’s only fair for

they entered the hall. “Courtney, I’ve waited a long time for you to arrive. Why are you

of extravagance out there, we had to line up since we had to walk the red carpet.” Courtney shot a pointed look behind Shay. Casey

comments. He rolled his eyes impatiently at Casey, who

Courtney