One Night Surprise

Chapter 493 He’s Asking for Directions

Goldsmith Street spanned across the busiest part of Melrose City’s commercial area, and a new face had silently joined the waves of workers heading to work.

It was Angie. She was striding toward Citron Apparel in a light brown suit, white chiffon blouse, and a pair of nude-colored heels. The sleeves of her blouse were lifted up slightly, revealing her fair arms, making her look exceptionally slender and professional.

As she traversed Goldsmith Street, many young men would sneak a peek at her, and their eyes would light up with flirtatious gleams.

Right then, this version of Angie was exuding a similar aura as Courtney—calm and collected—looking like a queen bee.

Meanwhile, an exceptionally jarring sight occurred amidst the unceasing traffic—a white sedan was crawling by the side of the road. When the driver pulled over next to Angie, he poked his head out.

“Get in. I’ll give you a lift.”

However, Angie didn’t even spare him a glance. She picked up her pace, leaving the car behind in two shakes. Alas, Elijah could only restart the engine and chase after her. Following a few cycles of cat and mouse, Elijah’s face turned grimmer with every rejection. In the end, he resorted to getting out of the car and blocking Angie’s path.

“Let’s talk,” he said as he stood slightly astride. Just as Angie was going to ignore him once more, he grabbed her by the arm, sending warmth from his typically warm palm to her slightly chilly arm. Meanwhile, Angie looked at his slender hand reflexively and tried to break free from it.

“Fine, talk.”

With that, she gazed at him calmly, and it was only then Elijah noticed she had chopped her waist-long hair into a bob, giving her a mature and professional look.

“Let’s talk somewhere else.”

“I still have to go to work.”

gave in after a deep sigh. “I’m going back to Manhattan in two days. You should

back, but then something crossed her mind, and her wavering expression turned cold once

go with you.

asked with slight incredulity. “I’ve already found a lead to their issue this time. You, on the other hand, should follow me back to Manhattan

not in Manhattan.” Angie swallowed her frustration and interrupted him. With that, she looked into his eyes, but the blazing sun blinded her

acceptance letter to Melrose University. So you don’t have to bother yourself

aback. Something didn’t feel right to him, and an

“You…”

college she went to. However, all that

red-rimmed after she heard his words, but she tried

lot on my hands lately, so no need to bother

“Angie!”

argument, and suppressed anger surged beneath Elijah’s eyes while blood

your father, and it will continue to be until this

worse, as her eyes only turned redder

you think this is exactly why I won’t go back to Manhattan or your manor? Do you think I don’t know why Tanya resigned? You threatened and fired her, no? Because she saw and heard what she shouldn’t have. If

was basically like an open book, and she showed no signs of cowardliness as she bore into him. She tried searching for something in his gaze, but even the hint of anger

the conversation that wasn’t meant for public discussion, and who but themselves to blame for the awkward situation they

and her voice was much calmer too. “Don’t worry, Elijah. I know what I should do. It’s just that I need some time.”

subtly as his fathomless gaze

like a five-year-old despite being twelve had now grown up. She had now learned to control her emotions and feelings,

“Hey, Angie!”