Chapter 78
“L“My words pot stock in my throat, and my cheeks flashed red.
What was even thinking? Alex only promoted me to deal with Mr. Hastings Senior Did I seriously think he’d go out of his way to open up an assistant position just for me? Itch ashamed to ad
ne wear it?”
“Second question.” I took a deep breath. “That necklace is clearly not a custom design from the company. It must be your mother’s keepsake. So… why did you let me wear My voice was tentative and soft as I tested the waters.
The real issue wasn’t why he gave me the necklace but the story behind it. Alex didn’t deny what Jolene had said, which meant her claim was probably true. That necklace was meant for the future Mrs. Hastings.
I wasn’t sure what kind of answer I wanted to hear. But after asking, I felt a wave of nervousness and uncase wash over me. I was afraid of the truth–afraid that it might confirm my thoughts yet also terrified it might not
Alex stavad silent for a long time before speaking. He began, “I took the wrong one.” And after what felt like forever, he continued, “Oliver brought over some samples, and I just put them in the drawer. That day, I accidentally picked up the wrong one.
Hearing his words, my emotions became a tangled mess, and I averted my gaze.
He was bring! At least I was sure that he was lying when answering the second question
The company’s custom designs came in luxury leather boxes. But the necklace he gave me was in an elegant wooden box. There was no way he’d just leave something so significant inbond with the samples.
My thoughts were all over the place I didn’t want to press him for the truth, but I couldn’t stop owethinking either. So, we drove all the way to the university gate in silence. “Pack your things tonight. I help you move tomorrow,” he said in a commanding tone.
“There’s no need “wed my hands to refuse, but the moment I said it, I regretted it. I didn’t know why, but I wanted to spend more time with him.
But the words were already our. His gaze was fixed on me, and I couldn’t bring myself to take it back. Instead, I scrambled for an excuse
He smiled taintly and said, “Hiring a moving company will cost you a week’s rent”
“Then fine, Fill leave it to you,” I said, taking the out he offered “I treat you to a meal.
Aler’s stole deepened. “Go on. Get some rest”
He then tamed the car around and drove off
The next morning, I got a call from Alex
*Trae the university gate. His derp, magnetic voice came through the phone “Need help with your luggage?
The thought of Alex helping me move and getting stared at by the other students made me cringe. The rumors would spread like wildfire So, I quickly relied, “No, Liamage!
Hall en hour later, I showed up at the gate, loaded down with bags and dragging three suitcases behind me.
There he was, dressed cuddly but looking sharp. He was leaning against the hood of last night’s Land Rover while scrolling on his phone Beryone passing by, be they guys or ladies, couldn’t resist sneaking a glance at him.
In contrast, I looked like a complete mess, like a reluge on the run.
I felt my face beat up. Why hadn’t thought to make two trips? Now, I was standing before Alex looking utterly disheveled.
