Semua Bab Unveiling the True Match: Bab 631 - Bab 640

"Three days ago, you bailed on movie night, claiming a gas leak after three hours of no-show. Two days ago, you were supposed to take me out to eat, but you just ordered in instead. Now? Give me one good reason to trust you.""Hey, I can explain that."Zyra crossed her arms and glared at him, out of patience. "Go ahead and explain. I'm all ears.""Three days ago, I slept in," he admitted.Zyra arched an eyebrow. "What next?""The restaurant was closed two days ago.""Then?""Today, I promise we'll go. No excuses."Zyra glared at him, checking that he was presentable before nodding her approval. "Well then, let's head out now."To her surprise, Colt was the one sizing her up. "You're going out in that?"Zyra looked down at her outfit. Her black leather shoes and white chiffon skirt, along with her blindingly shiny jewelry, screamed 'gala-ready'."What's wrong with my outfit? Is there an issue?"Colt removed his sunglasses, his eyes brimming with disapproval. "That look is ju

A hint of something sinister lingered, putting Zyra's instincts on high alert."Your words... They seem to carry a hidden threat."The man's hands opened in a gesture of innocence, though his expression betrayed a hint of frustration. "I get it. My words might come off as a little menacing and a bit too forward.""Maybe we shouldn't get acquainted after all."Zyra rose, ready to beat a strategic retreat. Lingering might lead into unknown territory."Why not? Aren't you curious about Tyler's news?"His voice was soft but pierced through her defenses, rooting her to the spot."Who are you talking about?""Tyler."At the mention of his name, Zyra's composure shattered, her eyes brimming with unshed tears."What do you know about him? How do you know our connection?"The man raised an eyebrow, taken aback. He had pegged the girl as an easy mark, but she threw him a curveball with her questions.Zyra's gaze was piercing, as if trying to drill through his facade to the secrets be

Zyra's brow furrowed in displeasure, clearly indicating that she felt insulted. "Please watch your behavior. This may be your territory, but I won't tolerate any foolishness, and I can't guarantee I'll remain calm."Radman could not resist smiling at her spirited response. "I must admit, you're quite spirited. It's no surprise my younger brother is so fond of you."He stepped back, giving her some breathing room. "Okay, okay, I'll lay off. You're just too cute when you're riled up."Her cheeks flushed with irritation. "Cute? How about you try being serious for a change?"His laughter caught her off guard. "I just gave you some pretty big news. What, are you going to bite the hand that feeds you?""Thanks for the info, but let's not mix things up.""I was only pulling your leg.""Well, it wasn't the least bit amusing.""Alright, if you didn't find it funny, I'll drop it."Watching her puff up like an angry cat, Radman reached out to tousle her hair but she swatted his hand away

Yaslyn's commanding voice sent a jolt through the man, and he started to trip over his words. "I swear, I don't know a thing. I was just here to mop, I-I...""Come clean now, and I might just let this slide."'What could a woman do to me?' he thought.However, the icy resolve in Yaslyn's gaze sent a chill down his spine, and his knees buckled.He pleaded, "Ms. Lyon, I swear, it was the boss who dragged me into this mess. I never wanted any part of it, but he threatened my family. I had no choice. Please, I'm begging you to forgive me. I've got my parents to look after and kids to feed. I can't afford to screw this up—if I go down, there's no one else to take care of them."Yaslyn watched his tearful display with a furrowed brow. "Just stay put, I'll get to you soon enough," she said with detachment.Turning to face the boss, she saw him sweating bullets. "Well? He told the truth. Are you still going to play dumb?"The boss shot a weak glare at his underling and forced a slimy gr

Brad struggled to keep his anger in check. "Just drop it? You're going to dismiss my feelings just because you think you're not good enough for me? Roselyn, do you have any idea how much you mean to me?"Roselyn did not want to keep talking about it. Her thoughts were a jumbled mess, and she could not find the right words. "Let's come back to that later," she suggested.Brad watched her, a part of him wishing she would just escape the awkwardness, and he sighed. "Okay, I won't push for an answer until you're ready to give one. I just hope you'll give it some serious thought."Roselyn nodded, feeling a twinge of guilt as she saw the disappointment in Brad's eyes. However, she knew that sometimes, the more that was said, the worse it could get.The conversation ended in an awkward silence. Not quite a standoff, but Brad's enthusiasm had clearly waned, so Roselyn did not push for more chit-chat.Back in her room, Roselyn felt an odd soreness in her throat and a wave of dizziness and