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.”

and walked away gracefully.

hurriedly ran to the bathroom

she saw lipstick sticking

shouted in shame, wanting to smash

the study. He sat on the sofa

sees me. Tsk, tsk!

When he heard this, he looked up at Ryan coldly.

are you doing here?”

a cold from standing out in the rain all night.”

cigarette case,

his

Justin’s face darkened as he tightened his grip on

At least I’m better than a certain someone who can’t even step foot into

irritated and glared at Ryan with hostility.

pen.

to stand and

at it this way, Justin thought that Ryan was indeed better off

about it, the more ridiculous it seemed.

crushed the cigarette butt in the crystal ashtray, stood up, and walked to Justin. He put his arms on the edge

met his oppressive

pursue Anna

bright and sharp. He wanted to cut-Justin open and take a closer look to see

for three years and forced her to get

Ryan was unconvinced.

breath hitched. His knuckles turned white from gripping the pen too

as she’s

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