Novel Xo
Chapter 1120
Chapter 1120 I Don't Mind Barging into the Girls' Dormitory
"By the way," Evelyn hastily spoke just before Bert hung up the phone, "Please invite Miss Graves. Lucas mentioned that she has been a great help recently and has taken good care of him. I'd like to thank her personally."
"No need," Bert instinctively refused, his brow furrowing at the mention of that woman, "It's just a minor matter."
"Regardless, I want to formally thank her. Please invite her for me. Would you do this favor?"
Her tone hinted at a plea, Bert found it difficult to decline, and Bert conceded, "Alright."
Forty minutes later, a black Maybach pulled into the back parking lot of Twilight Coffee. The man exited from the driver's side, his long legs, clothed in black trousers, stepping out of the vehicle. Soon after, a small figure from the passenger's seat also disembarked.
The girl was young. She wore a white knitted dress, form-fitting, accentuating the curves of her chest and hips, capturing the attention of anyone who glanced at her.
White often makes people look heavier, but she was naturally slender. This shade of white on her, coupled with her pure innocence, was appealing, especially with her glossy black hair framing her face, looking as naive as a budding daisy swaying in the brisk winter wind.
He had seen her before. On that night, she had unveiled all her beauty to him.
Bert swallowed hard, forcing himself to avert his gaze. However, his mind played back the scene of him waiting downstairs at her dormitory.NôvelDrama.Org owns © this.
"Come down, or I don't mind storming into the female dormitory. I just wonder if you would become a school celebrity then."
Not long after, Alivia arrived belatedly, yanking the car door open and gasping for breath. Her face was clearly livid, "Mr. Harper, why did you summon me?"
Each of her words was articulated heavily as if this would relieve her discontent towards his unscrupulous threat.
"Evelyn wants to see you. To thank you for looking after Lucas," he started the car, his gaze casually flitted across her, devoid of any emotion, like he was looking at a stranger, "Don't overthink it."
Alivia hadn't intended to overthink it. Ever since she had left Quartz City, she hadn't considered any further involvement with Bert in her life. But when she heard his words, an inexplicable spark of anger ignited within her.
She smiled wryly and assumed an indifferent attitude, "Rest assured, after I meet Miss Evelyn, I will not appear before you again."
So, on the way from the school to the cafe, they remained silent, neither exchanging words nor glances.
Exiting the car now, the man's lips moved slightly as if he wanted to say something, but he held it in, and walked straight into the cafe without checking if the girl was following.
He walked quickly with his long strides, and she struggled to keep up. Fortunately, she managed.
Upon entering the cafe, a waiter immediately recognized him and guided them to a private room on the second floor. As the cafe manager personally pushed open the rustic wooden door, he bowed, "Mr. Harper, Miss Graves, please come in."
As the door opened before him, Bert lowered his gaze and took a deep breath before stepping in.
Alivia followed him in. Soon, a face so fair and delicate it seemed to glow appeared before her eyes.
She had met Evelyn once before, so she wasn't unfamiliar. However, seeing her again after such a long time, she looked noticeably thinner.
Shifting her gaze, Alivia noted the undeniable presence of a man standing next to Evelyn. He was wearing a white shirt, the collar slightly open, a casual yet calculated look. His cuffs were folded just above his wristwatch, perfectly so.
Her eyes moved upwards, and she finally caught a glimpse of an extraordinarily handsome face...