75 Chapter 27 (2/2)

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In the performing arts building, Angel's eyes shone as she read the message on her phone. Her lips quivered in a delightful smirk.

Finally, she had something which could make Evangeline squirmed like crazy!

Her smile rose while her eyes glint in devious thoughts. If she could have Eric fall for her, how devastating and jealous would Evangeline be?

Angel couldn't resist a giggle as she fantasized about Evangeline's defeated expression.

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Daniel, Max, and Sisley were silent the whole ride going to the Richardson's private airport. Jen wasn't with them since she was not particularly close with Daniel and that she excused herself as she had something to do.

They were currently taking Max's car while Daniel sat at the co-pilot seat, and Sisley was sitting at the back.

Max could feel something was not right between the two. Though he was secretly rejoicing of that fact, he remained silent. Occasionally chatting with the two about random things until they reached the airport.

At the departure area, Max said a few words with Daniel and left the couple to themselves, contented to stand at the side. Pretending he was checking out the place, being careful not to see even a glimpse of the love Sisley was portraying towards the man.

When the two of them were left alone, Sisley flew towards Daniel and hugged her boyfriend in a tight embrace, which Daniel didn't reciprocate much to her dismay.

On the other hand, Daniel was a little lost on what to do. He was having conflicting thoughts at the moment. His hands were clenching and unclenching, raising and falling, wanting to hug her so badly.

However . . . he already made a choice. And that choice didn't include her.

Restraining the urge to embrace her, his hand rested inside his pocket while his other lightly patted her head.

”Don't cry . . . it's not like we won't see each other again,” he cooed.

His heart couldn't take the agony anymore when he heard her repressed sobs. The palm inside his pocket burned from his fists, sc.r.a.ping his skin from the force he exerted.

Fortunately, after a while, he breathed a sigh of relief when she gradually let him go. But his eyes narrowed when he saw her face –– feeling like barb wires were gripping his heart. The air he breathed turned icy and rigid, piercing his throat, unable to breathe.

Still, he remained emotionless while her puffy red eyes and flushed face kept dominating his view. He had to constantly remind himself it was for her own good. That he was not allowed to show any signs of emotions nor love because, in the end, it was she who would suffer. If he acted cold and indifferent towards her, maybe she would fall out of love, and it would be the best outcome.

However, the question was, will Sisley ever fall out of love for him?

It was tough to act indifferent and cold towards her, especially every time he saw her innocent, pure, and naive face. Guilt consumed him that he unconsciously forgot he should be cold towards her.

When he could no longer breathe, he pretended to clear his throat and slowly released himself from her embrace and walked a few steps to put distance between them. He shifted his gaze when her lips quivered, holding back another sob while the tears in her eyes fell from her cheeks.

d.a.m.n it!

Forcing a smile, he said his goodbyes. Wanting to quickly get away from the scene for he was afraid he couldn't control himself any longer and would embrace her tightly and kiss her senseless.

”I'll call you.”

Was all he could manage before picking his bag and walked towards the gate, boarding his plane back home.

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While everyone was busy with goodbyes and well wishes and greetings, Jen was waiting at Fate Academy's gate per usual. This time, her luck had not completely dried out as heaven finally granted her wish of meeting the man who remained elusive to her throughout the years.

Only, instead of approaching him, she found herself daydreaming about him while watching him in a daze.

That flawless bronze skin and eyes which were black as night and sparkled like onyx, urging her to conquer the person within.

She watched him interact with his fellow males. There was something of a warrior in him combined with that ragged intimidating looks, which made her heart reached out to him. He rode his bike and casually started the engine, his actions every bit male and oozing with masculinity.

She bit her lip. How could she start a conversation if he didn't even know her?

At that instant, he turned and caught her eyes. And before she could shift her gaze and pretend to act arrogant, a genuine grin spread across his face, transforming his looks from handsome to divine.

In that instant, heat spread across her body like wildfire. She was thankful that she didn't give up on him.

This was a person she wanted to know and conquer more than she ever did before.

This was a guy who could match her. A guy she could give her heart into loving.

Feeling the boost of confidence from his grin, she smiled and walked towards him.

Only to be stopped when she almost stumbled from the sudden gust of wind that zoomed past her. Frowning, she readied herself to berate the brute only to be left stunned when that brute with unusual long white hair went to Asher, and they began to greet each other with their brotherly code.

Gradually, red, which the color of embarra.s.sment, crept on her face when she realized that Asher's grin wasn't for her but for that newly arrived man with white hair.

Puffing her cheeks, she stormed towards them. This time, she would have him crawling before her feet, asking for her heart!

Only, lady luck was indeed a tease as before she could take a single step, Asher already zoomed pa.s.sed her, riding his Bentley-bad-boy-motorcycle followed by his entourage.

BROOM!

”Asher!”

Jen shouted, but only the smoke from the motorcycle and clouds of dusts returned her call.

Asher didn't even turn around nor pause even for a second as the road continuously vibrated from the sound of their engines.

Stomping her heels in frustration, Jen could only whimper and cry in helplessness.

She waited for an hour for him. Swallowing her pride every time to meet him. And yet, even until months of trying, Asher still didn't know she existed!