LOGINDavid and Song Keling both snapped their heads towards Wendy. David's expression was relatively normal, but Song Keling's reaction was exaggerated, her eyes practically popping out of her head at the mention of Asher's name. She looked at David in shock, confirming that the big star tonight was indeed named that, right?
Wendy was also stunned for a moment. She hadn't expected Duan He to have seen them, and she was a bit startled.
"Nothing, I was just saying it casually. You're definitely not the kind of girl who pretends to be pure on the surface but actually uses tricks to sleep her way to the top!"
"I was indeed with Asher just now."
Wendy looked coldly at Duan He and admitted directly, "Duan He, so you're this petty and tasteless! I've already rejected you. It's my freedom to be with whichever guy I want. When I first chatted with you, I thought you were a decent person. I never expected you to be such a good actor. Does any girl who breaks up with you
This was downstairs at her apartment building, right?The midnight street was so quiet she could hear her own heartbeat. The hazy yellow glow of the streetlights diffused in the damp air, outlining the familiar yet slightly unfamiliar silhouette of the building. Wendy dragged her suitcase, which felt as heavy as if it were filled with lead, her steps faltering on the final leg of the journey home. Over twenty consecutive hours of international travel, compounded by the aftereffects of days of intense work, made her temples throb. Her brain felt like a waterlogged wad of cotton—muddled and sluggish. All she wanted was to immediately collapse into that soft bed and sink into a deep, oblivious sleep.Therefore, when that tall, straight-backed figure leaning against the shadows by the unit door abruptly intruded into her blurry line of sight, Wendy's first reaction was that it was a hallucination born of exhaustion.Their eyes met.Time seemed to freeze
The person who arrived was Matthew.He looked at Wendy curiously. So this was her, the one who had him so infatuated."Asher had something come up and couldn't make it. He said you didn't get any cake, so he asked me to give you his portion.""Thank you." Wendy accepted it with a smile.Learning that Asher was busy, Wendy didn't linger with the other two after finishing the cake. Too much had happened tonight, and she felt she needed time to sort everything out properly.On the ride back, Wendy closed her eyes, her mind filled with images of Asher kissing her.So much so that the first thing she did upon getting home was call Gina."Gina, he kissed me!!""..."There was a brief silence on the other end of the line before Gina spoke. "The Asher who, just 12 hours ago, you said there was no progress with? The Asher you only wanted to be friends with?"Wendy's heart was racing too fast to calm down. She lay on her bed, face buried in he
David and Song Keling both snapped their heads towards Wendy. David's expression was relatively normal, but Song Keling's reaction was exaggerated, her eyes practically popping out of her head at the mention of Asher's name. She looked at David in shock, confirming that the big star tonight was indeed named that, right?Wendy was also stunned for a moment. She hadn't expected Duan He to have seen them, and she was a bit startled."Nothing, I was just saying it casually. You're definitely not the kind of girl who pretends to be pure on the surface but actually uses tricks to sleep her way to the top!""I was indeed with Asher just now."Wendy looked coldly at Duan He and admitted directly, "Duan He, so you're this petty and tasteless! I've already rejected you. It's my freedom to be with whichever guy I want. When I first chatted with you, I thought you were a decent person. I never expected you to be such a good actor. Does any girl who breaks up with you
Wendy's back stiffened. She reached out to push Asher, her cheeks flushing an even deeper red. "I wasn't! You... you're really too much. Do you know how easy it is for people to see us here—"Before Wendy could finish her sentence, the hand she had placed on Asher's shoulder was seized by the man. With a forceful tug, she was pulled back into his embrace."I know," Asher nodded calmly. "I never wanted to hide you away."That one sentence robbed Wendy of all her strength to resist. In a daze, she met the man's second, fervent kiss.Because Wendy hadn't returned for so long, Duan He took the initiative to wait outside the restroom. After waiting a while with no sign of her, he finally asked a girl who had just come out if she had seen an Asian girl inside—long hair, wearing a light green round-neck t-shirt and jeans.The answer, of course, was no. Duan He had no choice but to search for Wendy in the bar. After circling the crowded first f
At 10:47 PM, the bar was in full swing.With just a casual glance, any random corner you happened to look at most likely held a famous face familiar to many—whether celebrities, influencers, or athletes. Many treated tonight's party as a relaxed social occasion.Duan He's extravagant boasts about his connections were being proven true one by one here. But the one person everyone else was looking for was nowhere to be found—the host of tonight's party, Asher Voss.In a semi-secluded corner of the VIP area on the second floor.A beautiful black-haired girl was held in Asher's arms, the two of them kissing. She seemed somewhat unwilling, perched awkwardly astride him, her hands pressed against his firm pectoral muscles in resistance.Compared to her, Asher was far more proactive. His right hand supported her back, his left hand pinched her chin, domineeringly pinning her completely in place. Even as she trembled from his fierce kisses, wan
Asher looked at her. The first step in mending their relationship was to help her real friend by considering a collaboration with him. To her, everyone else in the world mattered more than he did."I can't for a while. The team's weekly training schedule is packed. I'll arrange something when I have time after the games start.""Great, thank you!" Wendy said. "Jessica's videos are really interesting. If she wants to collaborate with you, she'll definitely plan topics that suit you best. She's a very dedicated creator."Ninety percent of Jessica's fans were girls, and the female demographic represented the strongest purchasing power. Although Asher's commercial value was already high, no one would refuse to make more money.If this collaboration could be facilitated, it should be a win-win situation.After seeing Asher off and entering the apartment building, Wendy put her hands behind her back and leaned against the wall next to the elevator.







