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.

might have agreed to date me! Honestly, I can't for the life of me understand why she would choose

A truck driver!

almost comical when

No background whatsoever.

leaving debts behind, and his mother was bedridden with

worthy of Aurora's affection would at least be a prominent figure in Eldorria

person, he wouldn't

ask her," Craig wasn't interested in a verbal

him. What was he to do but leave? Pretending

be asking you. How do you manage to be such a successful 'male gold digger'?" Duncan's tone was hostile as he gestured towards a

such a

tiny apartment that I

use as

enough for her to agree to

Duncan couldn't believe Aurora was

to

fists were

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

if they

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