Even though things were already tense, the air now was thick with an almost palpable tension.

But it seemed to primarily engulf Duncan, leaving Craig relatively unfazed.

"So, what about it?"

"You did that on purpose, didn't you?" It was clear as day to anyone who wasn't blind. Aurora had been glancing outside every now and then during dinner.

And who was outside? The very man standing before him.

Then, after a quick look at her phone, she had hurried out.

When Duncan looked again, the man was gone, leaving emptiness in his wake.

It wasn't hard to guess who Aurora had gone to see.

"Ha, do I owe you an explanation?"

"Don't you?" Duncan stepped forward, and although he was slightly shorter than Craig, his presence was undeniably strong.

After all, he was a privileged son of a wealthy family, his attire and aura of refinement something Craig couldn't match.

Especially since he was dressed in mere casuals today, a simple tee and jeans.

to date me! Honestly, I can't for the life of me understand

A truck driver!

"background" seemed almost comical when applied

No background whatsoever.

father had skipped town leaving debts behind, and his mother was bedridden with

Aurora's affection would at least

he had lost to such a person, he wouldn't have

interested in a verbal

words, he knew these people were of a higher status and background than him. What was he to do but leave? Pretending to be something he

a successful 'male gold digger'?" Duncan's tone was hostile as he gestured towards a building

such a tiny

tiny apartment that I

use

that's enough for her to agree to marry

believe Aurora was

to

fists were clenched

most of Aurora's friends probably thought the same, were a direct hit to his pride when said

if they

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