Chapter 25
“Hey, young lady, you’re looking gorgeous.” Ray said with a playful grin, his eyes a mischievous twinkle.
“Hello” Flora nodded.
Ray frowned at her voice. Why did it sound like that beast?
He quickly dismissed the thought. How could that ugly duckling compare to the beauty before him? Her skin was glowing, her lips fresh and plump like newly blossomed roses.
He teased Connor, “Look at you, fancying this type, huh!”
Ray draped an arm over Connor’s shoulder winking, “Did you have a change of heart? I always said that ugly girl wasn’t right for you. Look how much better this is, a handsome man and a beautiful lady, quite the sight.”
Connor shot him a cold glance, but he remained unfazed, leaning back in his chair with an air of ease.
“A ugly girl?” Flora’s lips twitched. Well, she indeed looked hideous back then.
“Gorgeous, don’t overthink it. That horrible creature couldn’t hold a candle to you,” Ray said with a roguish charm. “You’re so cute, if Mr. Connor hadn’t made his move, I might have pursued you-”
Before Ray could finish, his mouth was stuffed. Connor fed him a peeled shrimp, his gaze holding a warning.
Ray, unfazed, chewed on his shrimp, grinning at Flora, “So, beauty, what’s your name?”
Flora straightened up, meeting Ray’s gaze, and curved her lips into a sweet smile. “I, am, Flora,”
“Oh, you’re Flora–what?!” R
suddenly choked on the lobster he hadn’t swallowed yet.
He stared at Flora, persisting. “The Flora I know?”
Her smile was radiant, “That would be me.”
Ray fell silent. After a long pause, he blurted out, “You had plastic surgery?!”
“Of course not. I’ve always been naturally beautiful, just underappreciated before, Flora huffed, disdainfully glancing at him..
Ray earnestly replied, “With that shameless tone, I believe you’re Flora.”
Flora ignored him, and ate another shrimp Connor peeled for her. She also forked a piece of barbecue to Connor’s mouth,
The two of them shared their food, making Ray frown deeply. Was this woman on something today? Or was she plotting something?
After dinner, Flora went to the restroom. Ray leaned back in his chair, eyeing Connor, his lips twisted in a smirk. “So, you’re going to keep deluding yourself?”
Connor meticulously dried his hands, every move exuding nobility. “I don’t mind it he said coolly
However, Ray
y saw a fleeting softness in his eyes.
The great Connor was wrapped around a girl’s fingers.
Ray’s
voice cared a hint of mockery, “Already forgotten the pain once the wound healed?”
Connor glared at him dissatisfied.
Ray shrugged, nonchalantly, “Sult yourself. But if what happened last time occurs again, even if you stand in the way, I won’t let her off.”
Ray was still smiling, his demeanor casual, but his eyes were serious.
When Connor was pushed down the stairs, Ray was so mad that he actually wanted to finish Flora off.
“Don’t touch her, Connor had said.
Connor knew his friend meant well, but Flora was off–limits to everyone.
Ray scoffed, saying no more.
Connor asked. “Haven’t you been looking for Night Vell? How’s that going?”
Ray grew frustrated, “Night Veil’s been off the radar for over two years. Recently, I heard they are back. I’ve been sending invites to Club 257, but Night Veil hasn’t responded even once.”
Club 257 was the most mysterious club in the country. It housed top figures from various fields, unparalleled geniuses.
For years, forces have tried to uncover the founder of Club 257, to no avail.
Night Veil was Club 257’s most formidable hacker, and also, the wedd’s top hacker, with numerous powers vying for her service.
Hiring her would cost at least eight figures.
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Ray had heard about Night Veil’s reappearance and tried to make contact, but after half a month, there was no sign of her.
‘Can you believe it? I spent three hundred million to find out what she’s been up to, only to be told she’s preparing for final exams. Final exams. Can you believe it?”
Flora walked in from outside, and had just happened to hear these words. She fell sil
