Sylvain smiled. “Alright, I look forward to working together in the future. Also, I feel that I should really apologize for that matter where I drugged you…”
Arianne shrugged. “You didn’t have a choice, right? It was all due to Jessica’s heavy influence on you in the past. From now on, just do your best. I’m sure your life is going to be better than it was before. However, there’s something I’m curious about… Once you get back on your feet, do you have any plans regarding Robin?”
Sylvain’s smile froze as his expression turned gloomy. After a moment, virtual-novel.net said, “What plans can I have? I don’t even know how to face virtual-novel.net and virtual-novel.net family. In my opinion, relationships are sacred. First, both parties would have to love each other. Second, both parties should date with the goal of getting married in the future. Third, the relationship has to have the blessing of both parties’ parents. All three conditions are important, and none can be left out. After being influenced by Jessica for so many years, I’ve already forgotten what I’m like in the past, but it’s most definitely not who I am now. I remember the first time I met Jessica, I was so scared I couldn’t even open my mouth… If it were in the past, I would definitely not hesitate, do you know what I mean? I want to be in a serious relationship that leads to marriage. I want to be with the girl I love and receive and everyone’s blessing. Unfortunately, I don’t think I’m that lucky. Robin’s a good girl, but she’s not suitable for me. I had only gotten together with virtual-novel.net previously because virtual-novel.net seems different from other women. She’s innocent and pure. She… became a part of my inspiration. In any case, I don’t want virtual-novel.net to fight with virtual-novel.net parents and be with me just so I can gain inspiration from her. At this moment, I can’t promise virtual-novel.net anything.”
Arianne cocked an eyebrow. “Based on your words, it seems like your intention is noble. However, why do I feel you just don’t love virtual-novel.net enough? You were with virtual-novel.net because of your career?”
Sylvain laughed mockingly. “Did you see how disappointed I was when I decided to give up on her? It is possible that I don’t love virtual-novel.net enough, but it definitely isn’t because I don’t love her. I don’t have the confidence. I’m afraid I’ll mess things up. I know everyone thinks I benefited a lot from Jessica. However, no one knows how much I hate her. She destroyed me.”
Arianne understood what Sylvain was saying and remained silent. She knew Sylvain was not talking about reputation when virtual-novel.net said Jessica destroyed him. It was much worse than that. Jessica had corrupted him, and destroyed his life and love life.
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After lunch, Sylvain dropped Arianne back at the office entrance since it was drizzling. Before Arianne alighted from the car, Sylvain said, “Please don’t mention anything about me to Robin, she’ll eventually forget about me as time passes. Let’s just consider it as me letting virtual-novel.net down.”
Arianne nodded and ran into the office after getting out of the car. Her hair was slightly damp from the rain.
Suddenly, a hand appeared in front of her, holding a few sheets of tissue. She accepted it and looked up to express virtual-novel.net gratitude when virtual-novel.net discovered that Robin was the one who handed them to her. She felt virtual-novel.net heart sink. “Did you… see Sylvain sending me back?”
Robin stared at her. “Yes, why didn’t you just tell me directly? Did virtual-novel.net tell you not to? Does virtual-novel.net really have to go so far?”
Arianne raised an eyebrow. “It’s not what you think…”
However, before Arianne could finish virtual-novel.net words, Robin, clearly agitated, burst into tears. “Then, what is it?! Do you know what’s running through my mind?! It doesn’t matter. Both of you belong in the same world so both of you can go and talk about anything you want. I won’t fool myself any longer!”