he staff watching, Kyla did something unexpected. The woman known to be cold and firm and who

xpect Kyla to do this, especially in front of many people. Kyla's hug

Edward w

flushed cheeks; the situation felt even more complicated, especially

her face clearly showed guilt. "I'm sorry, I..." she said softly, her gaze downcast momen

, Elisabet

onde girl with a mocking smile. "They're divo

e girl off. Kyla's gaze turned cold,

hands as if giving up but still wal

ut full of hidden emotions. "What she said is true. You have no

ooked back and chuckled. "See, it's true wh

ard. I just... I don't want to make things worse. I want to take care of his f

more sarcastic tone. "Guard her feelings? Why did they ne

me, her eyes looked at the girl with firmness. "Why do you alway

hat's what you want," she said as she stepped away. However, This time,

e, Miss Kyla. You did nothing wrong. I'm just surprised; why

anted to thank you. At first, I thought you were playing me for an investment. Turns out I was

elping out. Besides, it's not al

asked Kyla

that your company is saved now. And I a

Kyla fingered the pe

Edward

wanted to thank you. At first, I thought you were playing me for an investment. Turns out I was

elping out. Besides, it's not al

asked Kyla

that your company is saved now. And I a

cklace?" Kyla

Edward

p but laugh. "What did you just say? Investment? He's the one who invested? Don't joke around, Miss Kyla! He's j

coldly. "Then you know her wrong. I

n. How about I invite you to have lunch together?" Edw

reed to his invitation. However, in her heart, she had anothe

Kyla sat beside him, looking out the window. They finally arrived at

ition of the place,

g to eat here?" she aske

dward replied

d what ingredients are they quality-assured? I mean,

place, maybe one better

dward in h

candles? Maybe I should set it up

I'm not asking for anything like

ace is clean, and the food is good. You

ve it this time,"

filled the air. The restaurant was small but felt cosy

he said. Then he turned to Kyla. "

. Edward chuckled. "Thank you, Unc

r smiled awkwardly.

slightly. "I

for you?" the rest

h. I'm sure she'll lov

the kitchen while Kyla g

e dish? I'm cur

ait." Edw

cell phone ringing broke the mood. Upon seeing

ake this call,"

" Edward

serious tone on the phone. After hanging up,

kay?" asked E

nod

ut. Just a work thing

g. Tell me quickl

y, a little surpris

see your insides," Edward repl

g me, Edward. Alrig

aking. "Grandma asked me to come t

ard with a curi

e. There's something much more complicated than just attending a par