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.

her in his arms, she wriggled away

there shouldn’t be anybody else attending the cocktail party as your date apart from myself.” Courtney was still motionless at that point. Hence, he scooted closer to her while speaking in a rumbling voice. “I’m just afraid that your heart isn’t with me. However, the cocktail party of the business and

when Alexander was running out of ideas, she suddenly answered with a hoarse voice, “In any case, I can’t possibly take Jordan and Tina along, can

significantly relaxed. “Didn’t you mention that Oliver has

when she heard that. “Are you truly treating Oliver as

man, I can tell that he has selfish motives. Everybody sees through him. Since Oliver has accepted the money, he should be responsible for the safety of the two children

welcoming the attendees who consisted of social elites and celebrities. Since the AW Group was mainly involved in the media industry, it was only

the red carpet while holding hands. Despite their plastered smiles, they were

into a film festival. He didn’t need to make it so obvious even if he’s trying to win Shay over, did

and

secret love affair between Casey and Shay. After all, the locals aren’t very receptive to relationships such as theirs. Besides, if Shay were to come out to the public, he would lose his career and he might

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 me to throw

I’ve waited a long time for you to arrive. Why

since we had to walk the red carpet.” Courtney shot a pointed look behind Shay. Casey was like a shadow as he followed Shay closely from

her with his comments. He rolled his eyes impatiently at Casey, who was standing behind him. “Courtney,

happened?” Courtney