Chapter 240
Chapter 240
LYRIC
I was working on my laptop in the living room when Mr. Ming knocked on the door. I was surprised to see he was the one when I opened up.
“Ms. Lyric. Hope I’m not disturbing?”
“Not at all, Mr. Ming. Do you need something?”
“Not exactly. Just wanted to know if you’ll still be coming to the party.”
The party… I’d actually forgotten about that.
Well, while I had wanted to go initially to clear my head, I didn’t think I could do
“I’m afraid I’ve changed my mind,” I said with a sorry smile.
tha
anymore with Caden here.
“And why are you changing your mind? A party sounds fun,” Caden’s voice wrapped
in a heavy cloak of anxiety as he came up to stand beside me.
Goodness. I thought he was in the bedroom and wouldn’t hear us. When the hell did he come out?
“I’m—I’m just stressed, Caden. I just think I could take care of other things with the time.”
“Oh, my hardworking Lady,” he put a hand around my shoulder. It took me a lot of self control not to push it off in front of the man. “You work so hard that you forget to live sometimes. Tonight will be different. We’re going to the party.” I stared up at him.
“I really don’t want to go. I–“-
“We’ll be going, Mr. Ming,” he cut me off.
I bit the inside of my cheeks to stop myself from saying any more. The asshole definitely knew
“Very well. I’ll be delighted to see you two down there,” Mr. Ming said with that usual smile “at he was doing.
that made his eyes smaller.
He retrieved a card from his pocket. “This is your pass. You’ll need to show it to the guards when you arrive. The time is seven p.m. I’ll be expecting you.”
I shut the door a little too hard when he left while Caden continued staring at the card. “Hope you have a dress to wear, Lyric. We have a party to attend.”
Despite my attempts to convince Caden to let it go, he insisted and forced me with him to the party. Ho being a long blue dress.
even fished out a dress for me which ended up
My hands grew clammy with sweat with every step that brought us closer to the rooftop. There was one thought that had been constantly nagging at me, threatening me: “He’s going to be there.”
As much as I tried to ignore it, I knew there was a high possibility. And gods, I didn’t want to see him. Especially not with Caden beside me.
The air at the rooftop was cold. But the party going on was colorful, classy and luxurious.
The music played softly in the background while the guests chatted and laughed in small groups, most of them holding flutes of wine. The space smelt of
wealth.
But that wasn’t exactly what concerned me. As I scoured my eyes around, I wasn’t admiring the guests. I was looking out for him. And it didn’t take long
before I found him.
My heart picked up on its race; my senses became more aware of everything.
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He was talking with someone and hadn’t seen me yet, and a part of me prayed he wouldn’t. Caden was holding my hand. I didn’t want him to death
Mr. Ming came to us with a broad smile. “Ms. Lyric! Mr. Caden. You did come.”
“I told you we would. The party’s lovely, by the way,” Caden replied warmly.
“Ah! Thank you for that. Come with me; I’ll introduce you to some of the guests.”
He took the lead while I prayed something would distract him. I didn’t want to move around!
My eyes found Jaris again. He still seemed lost in whatever conversation he was having. My brows furrowed when I noticed a strange sight. There was a lady beside him that dusted the arm of his shirt, as if it remove dirt or something.
Something didn’t feel right about it. I knew Jaris. He wouldn’t allow even his secretary touch him that way. Who was she?
Since her back was turned to me, I didn’t know what she looked like. But from the shape I saw behind, I think she’d be a pretty girl.
Kael and Nerion weren’t at the party with him. It left me to wonder where else they could be since they always enjoyed keeping Jaris company.
As Caden and I followed Mr. Ming, the asshole did something crazy. He put a hand around my waist!
“Stop it. Please!” I whispered but kept my voice firm.
“Why?” He leaned in so his breath brushed against my ear. “Looks like the only way I can get your attention away from him.”
My throat ran dry. He caught me staring at Jaris.
“This is a public space, Caden. Please, take your hand off. I don’t like it,” I insisted.
“Being in a public space gives me even more reasons to do it. The people think we’re a perfect couple, Lyric. It’s only right to give them some evidence from time to time.”
Damn it!
I tried to stylishly step out of his hold, but his grip only grew firmer.
“If you don’t stay still this instant, I might do something I won’t regret.” There was an icier edge to his tone, the one that always hinted at hurtful promises.
Anger swelled in my chest. But there was nothing I could do. So, I had to endure the sting of his hand as Mr. Ming led us to his guests.
He introduced us to various guests who were delighted to see us. Most of them got interested in one of our companies and even took our contacts.
Anxiety bubbled up within me when Mr. Ming led us toward a direction I didn’t wish to go.
Jaris was there! He was going to see me!
“I–I think I need to use the restroom.” I tried to slow down my steps, except Caden wouldn’t let me out of his grip.
“I’m sure you can hold it in a little longer, love. I’ll accompany you myself when we’re done with Ming,” he said with a smile that almost seemed genuine.
“I think she should go if she’s pressed, sir.”
“Oh. Don’t worry about it, Ming. I’m eager to get introduced to the rest of the guests.”
The man smiled and continued the tour.
And finally, we got to them.
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Jaris‘ eyes were already on me before we reached them. His cold stare, seeming so empty and devoid of excitement unleashed a chill that snaked its way down my back. His eyes fell on Caden’s hand around my waist, and the look of cold indifference that I found in his eyes made me shudder. He didn’t seem angry or jealous. Only… irritated.
He looked so much like the Jaris I’d been scared of almost a year ago when my father introduced me to him to get mated. Looked so much like the cold- blooded Alpha who had interest in anything but love. He looked like the Jaris I’d been happy I’d escaped.
Was the Jaris I knew truly gone?
“Gentlemen,” Mr. Ming addressed the other businessmen in the circle. “Please, meet Mr. Caden and his Lady.” He went ahead to add more details about
- us.
I was so nervous and couldn’t even keep my gaze up.
“Your lady’s quite beautiful,.” One of the men at the table complimented.
Caden laughed. “Oh, I know she is.”
I finally took note of the lady beside Jaris. She had an elegant pose and stared at me like she held a grudge.
“Hua. How’re you doing?” Mr. Ming asked her.
To my surprise, she replied; “I’m fine, Dad.”
Dad? She was Ming’s daughter?
“Mr. Jaris. I hope you’re doing well, sir? Is the party going well for you?” I noticed he used a more respectful tone on Jaris. I wasn’t sure these people knew much of our history–like what happened between the three of us back in our country. Otherwise, Mr. Ming wouldn’t have brought us to this circle.
Jaris, being who he was, took a sip from his flute and shrugged. “The party was going well until a while ago.”
He turned to the girl beside him. “Want to go somewhere else?”
“Of course.“.
Something ticked in my brain when I saw Jaris wrap his hand around her waist. She giggled, leaned into him and placed her hands on his chest.
My air supply seemed to have been cut off. Why did the sight affect me so much?
