Chapter 749
Chapter 749:
Once the meet-and-greet concluded, everyone gathered for a group photo before going their separate ways.
Yelena’s phone buzzed with a text from Colden inviting them to grab a bite. She asked Bernice and the others if they were interested in going. Since Bernice had already flaunted the event on Instagram, skipping out might invite mockery.
Without hesitation, Bernice agreed. None of the others would turn down the invitation either. After all, Colden wasn’t just the nation’s top celebrity; he was their beloved idol.
Upon arriving at a nearby restaurant, Colden and his companions were directed to use the back door, a move prearranged by his assistant, who had notified the restaurant staff in advance. This careful planning kept Colden’s presence a secret, as the area had already been cleared.
Colden’s popularity had risen to such great heights that if people discovered his presence, they would likely swarm around him, making it nearly impossible for him to leave.
“Huh? Lowe, isn’t that p>
Lowe followed his friend’s pointing finger and spotted Tessa.
For a moment, Lowe was taken aback, his mind racing in confusion. Could Tessa really afford to dine at such a place?
Upon noticing Tessa’s restrained manner and her careful way of speaking, Lowe’s expression grew stern. He cast a sharp glance at Colden.
Disguised with a baseball cap and mask, Colden remained unrecognized by others.
“Tessa,” Lowe said, quickly walking over to her. He took her hand and stopped her before she could enter the private room.
gⱯ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀.𝗰𝗈n – 𝓶𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗻
As Lowe came into view, Tessa’s gaze tightened with fear. She struggled to find the words. “Why… why are you here p>
Lowe, no longer concerned about anything else, focused solely on Tessa. Previously, he had feared frightening her, which left him no choice but to secretly watch her from a distance. But now…
“Tessa, if you can be with him, why not with me? I’ve promised to look after you forever. Why won’t you consider it p>
Before he could finish, Tessa slapped him hard, her eyes brimming with tears. “Enough!” she shouted, her hands trembling uncontrollably.
The force of Tessa’s slap turned Lowe’s head to the side. He tasted the metallic tang of blood in his mouth, and the pain snapped him back to clarity.
Silently, Lowe tasted the blood but compressed his lips, choosing to remain silent.
Just then, Yelena stepped out and cast a chilling look at Lowe, her eyes filled with a cautionary message.
She turned to Tessa and asked, “Should I call the police p>
A memory seemed to strike Tessa suddenly. Her pupils contracted, and she shook her head. “No need. Let’s go inside p>
Before Yelena could respond, Tessa ushered her inside and slammed the door.
Lowe followed closely behind, but he nearly smashed his nose against the door as it suddenly swung shut.
He gingerly touched his nose, feeling the cold sweat that had soaked through his shirt. He looked as if he had just been pulled from the water.
Suddenly, Lowe felt a hand on his shoulder. He turned to see the friend who had accompanied him to dinner.