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.”

in after a deep sigh. “I’m

back, but then something crossed her mind, and her wavering

go with you. Courtney needs

you talking about 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 back to Manhattan and take up a degree.

not in Manhattan.” Angie swallowed her frustration and interrupted him. With that, she looked into his

So you don’t have to bother yourself with my college

was slightly taken aback. Something didn’t feel right to him, and an inexplicable coldness was

“You…”

to tell her she was already an adult, and it was her decision whether to go back to Manhattan or which college she went to. However, all that got stuck in her throat, and in the end, all he could say was, “Come back to the manor when you’re available.

his

lot on my hands lately, so no

“Angie!”

eventually have to yield in a heated argument, and suppressed anger surged beneath Elijah’s eyes while blood drained from his

and it will continue to

worse, as her eyes only turned redder after

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

like an open book, and she showed no signs of cowardliness as she bore into him. She

surrounding air turned silent. Alas, they didn’t continue the conversation that wasn’t meant for public discussion, and who but

“Don’t worry, Elijah. I know what I should do. It’s just that I need some time.” For that, she even forced a smile. “I think Alex from the other day

that, he looked up subtly as his

and pestered him to tell a story like a five-year-old despite being twelve had now

“Hey, Angie!”