Chapter 168

Bethany’s carefully made-up face froze. Her heart trembled in fear.

“Also, are we that close? Don’t you think it’s inappropriate for you to hug me like this?” Ryan’s eyes were cold as he forcefully pulled out his arm.

“Mr. Hoffman, I’m sorry. You’re my brother’s close friend, so I think of you as my brother too. I have no other intentions…” Bethany was afraid that Ryan would hate her, so she quickly explained herself.

“You’re his sister, not mine. Watch your behavior next time.”

Ryan replied coldly, turned around, and left.

Anna had given him this suit. He could not bear to wash it, let alone allow others to get it dirty.

Bethany clenched her fists reluctantly. Her nails dug into her palms until they were almost bleeding.

Suddenly, Ryan stopped walking. He put one hand in his pants pocket and looked at Bethany with squinted eyes.

Bethany quickly flashed a bright smile. Her heart was beating with excitement.

She thought, ‘I knew it! Ryan only seems cold on the outside. He must have feelings for me.’

“I really don’t understand girls’ fashion these days.”

“What?” Bethany was startled.

“I’ve heard of lipstick, but I thought it’s supposed to be used on the lips, not the teeth. I guess. I’ve learned something new today.”

jokingly and walked away

then did Bethany return to her senses. She hurriedly ran

when she saw lipstick sticking

shouted in shame, wanting

opened the door and walked into the study. He sat on the sofa with his long legs stretched out, looking

the first moment she sees me. Tsk, tsk! Why are these women so unrestrained? I’m sure Anna wouldn’t

over. When he

you

you caught a cold from standing out in the rain all night.” Ryan narrowed

a cigarette from the cigarette case, and held it between

his

huh?” Justin’s face darkened as he tightened his grip on

certain someone who can’t even step foot into her

was irritated and glared at Ryan with

pen.

for three years, but he had to stand and wait for her outside in the rain and

Ryan was

the more ridiculous

stood up, and walked to Justin. He put his arms on the

met his oppressive gaze calmly.

going to pursue Anna and make her mine.”

He wanted to cut-Justin open and take a closer look to

for three years and forced her to get

Ryan was unconvinced.

breath hitched. His knuckles turned white from gripping the pen too hard. “Don’t

as long as she’s not with

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