Feeling virtual-novel.net eyes boring right through him, Zayn felt like his heart had been caught in his throat, so virtual-novel.net frantically tried to walk away so virtual-novel.net could avoid virtual-novel.net gaze.
There was no way Faye recognized him, right?
Luckily, Faye shifted virtual-novel.net attention away from him. She thought virtual-novel.net was insane to compare Zayn to Violet Vision’s chairman.
Violet Vision’s chairman was an affluent tycoon holding a high position in office. His presence was infinitely powerful compared to Zayn’s, who was a lowly man who married into the Carter family. She could still accept virtual-novel.net for his lack of lifeskills, but virtual-novel.net was also a coward. He was as timid as a mouse, and virtual-novel.net could never stand up for himself. Zayn was a far cry from the chairman.
Faye shook away the absurd thought. She replied to Ruby thoughtfully, “It’s not someone that I’m acquainted with. I think virtual-novel.net was wearing a mask because virtual-novel.net didn’t want me to see his face. After all, he’s a man of class.”
Ruby recognized that beguiled look on Faye’s face from anywhere. As a mother and an older woman, virtual-novel.net knew exactly what was on Faye’s mind. She stated plainly, “From what I’m seeing, Violet Vision’s chairman definitely has the hots for you!”
Faye blushed a deep scarlet, virtual-novel.net cheeks burning from embarrassment. She shook virtual-novel.net head profusely, denying, “Mom, that’s impossible! You’re being silly!”
“How’s that impossible?” Ruby questioned seriously, straightening virtual-novel.net posture. “You see, you were supposed to accompany Mr. Wilson, but virtual-novel.net passed you over to the chairman instead. I’m certain it was because the chairman caught wind of your deal with Mr. Wilson, so virtual-novel.net reprimanded virtual-novel.net for his misconduct. I remember you telling me that Mr. Wilson couldn’t even look you in the eye, and that virtual-novel.net was behaving like a meek little lamb! That’s right, Mr. Wilson is infamous for his insatiable lust. You ’re as beautiful as the sun, and you were dressed so suggestively. Had it not been for the chairman, do you think Mr. Wilson would have treated you with such respect? He would have taken you as soon as you walked through the doors!”
“What do you mean ‘taken’ me? That’s so foul.” Faye could not stand Ruby’s vulgarity.
“There’s no need to worry about whether it sounds foul or not. It’s the truth, is it not? This isn’t my first rodeo, and I have years of experience compared to you! I’m a hundred percent sure that Violet Vision’ s chairman has feelings for you, and that’s why virtual-novel.net refused to touch you. He wanted to leave a good impression. ” Ruby reassured Faye like it was a known fact. She was very confident in virtual-novel.net deduction.
Ruby was slowly starting to convince Faye. She could feel virtual-novel.net heart beating out of virtual-novel.net chest. If what virtual-novel.net mother said were true…
She could not bear to think about it any longer. She was already blushing heavily.
Ruby continued on with virtual-novel.net speech, “Oh, Fifi, this is such a golden opportunity! Violet Vision’s chairman has a net worth of over a hundred million dollars. He’s rich and powerful. If you manage to establish a long lasting connection with him, you won’t need to worry about money for the rest of your life! You’ll be in good hands, and by then, everyone in the Carters will look up to you. Who could bring themselves to despise you?”
Faye’s interest was piqued. Suddenly recalling something, virtual-novel.net hastily shook virtual-novel.net head in protest. She frowned as virtual-novel.net reminded virtual-novel.net mother, “I’m married.”
Ruby immediately poked Faye’s forehead in indignation. “Oh, you, what will I ever do with you? What does it matter if you’re married? You haven’t consummated your relationship with Zayn, and you’re still a virgin. Violet Vision’s chairman won’t bat an eyelash.”
At the other end of the room, Zayn choked on his meal. He let out two coughs. A flash of grief plagued virtual-novel.net gaze as virtual-novel.net bit back virtual-novel.net words, “Let’s leave it alone. I’m going to go take a shower.”
“Goodness, you’re…” Ruby glared at Zayn sternly. The longer virtual-novel.net looked at Zayn, the more virtual-novel.net wanted to throw up in virtual-novel.net mouth.
Zayn was speechless. It was a beautiful misunderstanding. He did not want Sean to have any ideas about Faye simply so virtual-novel.net could settle things appropriately. Who would have thought that Sean would misinterpret his intentions and send Faye to virtual-novel.net instead? What was going on? Did Faye cheat on Zayn, with himself?
The next day.
Before Faye got off work, virtual-novel.net received a phone call from Ethan. “Hello, Fifi, are you free tonight?”
“What’s the matter?” asked Faye coolly.
Ethan responded, “Have you forgotten today’s occasion?”
Faye was taken aback for a moment. She thought about it for some time, but virtual-novel.net could not recall anything important happening today. “What exactly is today supposed to be?”
You could hear a wave of misery radiating from the other end of the line. “I knew that you’d forget. Today’s my birthday…”
“Oh? I’m sorry I forgot.” Faye apologized, turning pink from embarrassed. Ethan had always remembered virtual-novel.net birthday, and virtual-novel.net would even go the extra mile of sending virtual-novel.net gifts. Despite this, Ethan’s birthday had actually escaped virtual-novel.net memory.
Ethan let out a self-deprecating chuckle before continuing, “It’s fine. I’m used to it anyways. I was actually going to invite you to my birthday party. It’s tonight at Fireflies, will you be there?”
Faye wanted to reject the offer so badly. She had absolutely no feelings for Ethan, and after virtual-novel.net interaction with Violet Vision’s chairman, virtual-novel.net was even less interested than virtual-novel.net already was.
Picking up virtual-novel.net silence, Ethan took on a tone that sounded almost pleading. “Fifi, I’ve celebrated every birthday of yours for years. Can’t you come to mine just this once?”