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.”

sigh. “I’m going back to Manhattan

but then something

won’t go with you. Courtney needs

Citron Apparel?” Elijah asked with slight incredulity. “I’ve already found a lead to their issue this time. You, on the other hand, should follow me

and interrupted him. With that, she looked

already received my acceptance letter to Melrose University. So you don’t have to bother yourself with my

aback. Something didn’t feel right to him, and an inexplicable coldness was creeping up his

“You…”

or which college she went to. However, all that got stuck in her throat, and in the end, all he could say was, “Come

she heard his words, but she tried

on my hands lately, so no need to bother

“Angie!”

a heated argument, and suppressed anger surged beneath Elijah’s eyes while blood drained from

still legally your father, and it will continue to be until this

it made things 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 you’re so afraid of people discovering our relationship, then why still bring a

she bore into him. She tried searching for something in his gaze, but even the hint

meant for public discussion, and who but themselves to blame for the awkward situation they ended

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

he looked up subtly as his fathomless gaze loosened.

that the little girl who clung to him every day and pestered him to tell a story like a five-year-old

“Hey, Angie!”