Chapter 6
Gabriel’s face showed a flash of annoyance.
I clutched the blanket, looking at him with feigned disappointment: “You better go. If Grandfather’s calling, it must be important!“[]
Gabriel redressed, kissed me reassuringly on the cheek, and left with a simple “Wait for me.”
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The moment he left, I let out a deep sigh of relief.[]
Just then, my phone lit up with a shipping notification.[
The items I’d purchased that afternoon were being shipped discreetly.[]
I quickly deleted the purchase history and shipping information. As I was about to close my phone, I received an Instagram friend request.]
“This is Reed.”
Just those three simple words, exactly like the man himself.[]
I immediately accepted and replied: “Good evening, Reed!“]
I waited a while but received no response from Reed. Eventually, I drifted off to sleep.
The next morning, a maid informed me that Gabriel had been summoned to the family estate overnight–apparently there was a major issue with the Bay Area project he was managing.
I casually brushed my hair and descended the stairs unhurriedly.]
Reed sat at the head of the dining table.[]
In front of him lay a slice of toasted bread, a cup of freshly ground black coffee, and the latest financial newspaper.[]
“Good morning, Reed!” ]]
I greeted him familiarly and took my seat to his left.[]
Reed set down his newspaper, his sharp eyes flicking toward me. His gaze lingered on my plump, berry–like red lips.[]
Using the action of drinking coffee to mask his reaction, his Adam’s apple bobbed once before he asked casually:[]
“Your school’s on break, right? Any plans for today?“[]
“I’m meeting my bestie to go shopping!“[]
“I’ll drive you,” he offered.]]
I was taken aback: “That’s not necessary. You’re so busy–the driver can take me!“[]
Reed simply stated: “It’s decided,” effectively cutting off any further objections.
Once in the car, the driver tactfully raised the partition.[]
Reed balanced his laptop on his knees, his long, elegant fingers flying across the keyboard.[]
Ye he still managed to ask without looking up: “How long have you been with Gabriel?”
I froze momentarily, eventually realizing he was speaking to me.
“O–One year!”
For some reason, talking with Reed made me nervous.
Especially when I inadvertently glanced at his nimble fingers.
19:01
I recalled how those same hands had explored my body that night.
“Only a year? No wonder…” Reed seemed to muse.[]
Huh?
No wonder what? No wonder what exactly?
No wonder I didn’t recognize him that night?
It seemed he didn’t know I was reborn. Of course, until I was certain of my value to him, I wouldn’t easily reveal my secret.]
With this in mind, I simply looked at him bewildered: “What did you say, Reed?“]
