Miss Warner saw how Riley Hawthorne was protecting Zachary Sutton and became even more furious: "Oh! So you two are in cahoots, you disgusting couple, it’s really sickening."
"Who are you calling a disgusting couple?" Upon hearing this, Riley Hawthorne was instantly infuriated.
"I’m talking about you two, still pretending in front of me? Ugh, shameless dogs!"
Miss Warner’s insults grew more and more unpleasant, and Zachary Sutton’s expression became increasingly dark.
"I... I swear, I’ll tear your mouth apart today!" Riley Hawthorne couldn’t listen any longer, rolling up her sleeves, ready to fight.
Miss Warner was not afraid, raising her hand to slap Riley Hawthorne.
The next second, Zachary Sutton grabbed her wrist and yelled angrily, "Enough!"
Miss Warner was startled by Zachary Sutton’s shout, she forcefully shook off Zachary Sutton’s hand and said viciously, "You dare to shout at me for this woman? Fine, just you wait for me." After saying this, she turned and stormed out of the restaurant.
Zachary Sutton watched her leave, shaking his head in helplessness. He turned to Riley Hawthorne, who was still fuming, and said, "Riley, why are you so impulsive? Just let her say what she wants, why argue with her?"
Riley Hawthorne glared at Zachary Sutton and said, "I just can’t stand her bullying you. Zachary, why stop me? I should really teach her a lesson."
Zachary Sutton sighed and said, "You’ll only cause trouble for yourself . After all, she’s the heiress of the Warner family, and might cause you issues in the future."
Riley Hawthorne dismissively said, "I’m not afraid of her! If she dares to trouble me, I’ll go toe-to-toe with her. Besides, my brother is the prince of The Aethelgard Circle, I’m the sister of a big shot there, who would dare move against me?"
Upon hearing Riley Hawthorne’s words, Zachary Sutton helplessly shook his head, "Alright, alright, you’re the sister of a big shot, no one’s going to mess with you."
Hearing this, Riley Hawthorne suddenly realized something, lowered her head with a hint of apology in her eyes, "Um, Zachary, I didn’t mean to ruin your date. I just..." Latest content published on Nov3lFɪre.ɴet
"It’s okay." Before Riley Hawthorne could explain, Zachary Sutton nonchalantly smiled, "I didn’t want to go on those dates anyway."
Upon hearing this, Riley Hawthorne looked up with a glimmer of hope in her eyes, "Zachary, do you mean it?"
Zachary Sutton nodded, "I only go on these dates because I have no other choice. My mom is eager for grandchildren, so she forces me to meet these women, this is already my eleventh blind date."
Learning that Zachary Sutton had gone on eleven blind dates with no success, Riley Hawthorne was overjoyed. Could this mean she still had a chance?
Thinking of this, Riley Hawthorne excitedly grabbed Zachary Sutton’s hand, saying, "Zachary, why don’t you stop going to these blind dates and go with me instead?"
Zachary Sutton was stunned by Riley Hawthorne’s words, staring at her tightly clutching his hand, momentarily unsure of what to say.
After a moment, he gently withdrew his hand, saying a little helplessly, "Riley, don’t joke around. I really only see you as a sister."
Riley Hawthorne’s eyes instantly dimmed, she bit her lip and grudgingly said, "Why can’t you try to accept me? What’s wrong with me? Why can all those women be okay, but not me?"
Zachary Sutton sighed and said, "It’s not that something’s wrong with you, but I don’t have those feelings for you. Riley, you should find someone who truly likes you, rather than wasting time on me."
Riley Hawthorne shook her head, firmly saying, "No, I like you. I believe someday you’ll see my worth."
Zachary Sutton looked at Riley Hawthorne’s stubbornness, feeling somewhat moved, yet still striving to keep his rationality. He knew he couldn’t give Riley Hawthorne false hope, otherwise, she’d only be more hurt.
"Riley, stop being so persistent, it’s impossible for us." Zachary Sutton’s tone became serious.
Riley Hawthorne’s eyes were brimming with tears; she looked at Zachary Sutton, filled with frustration and sadness.
Seeing Riley Hawthorne about to cry, Zachary Sutton quickly said, "Don’t you cry in front of me, I’m telling you! I’m immune to this; I absolutely won’t go soft."
Riley Hawthorne took a deep breath, wiped her tears, and forced herself not to cry.
"Fine, it doesn’t matter, you just don’t like me for now. Zachary, I’ll prove it to you."
Saying this, Riley Hawthorne turned and left the restaurant.
Zachary Sutton stood there, blankly watching her leave, and couldn’t help but sigh.
Riley was more persistent than he had imagined, what was she holding onto? He didn’t understand, what did she like about him? Can’t he change?
Zachary Sutton shook his head helplessly and also left the restaurant.
He thought to himself that he must find a way to let Riley give up; continuing this way isn’t a solution.
"Stella Fletcher, a client will come in the afternoon, please go to the front desk and greet them."
Hearing Kerry’s instructions, Stella Fletcher nodded, "Okay, I got it."
Arriving at the front desk, Stella Fletcher realized that the client Kerry asked her to greet was actually the York sisters.
"Why is it you?" Stella Fletcher looked surprised.
The York sisters were also surprised, "How come you look familiar?"
"Miss York might not know, I’m Stella Fletcher, Vivian Lynch’s best friend." Stella Fletcher had met them, especially Yvonne York.
Last time she released a clarification video online, full of passive-aggressive statements.
So, Stella Fletcher had a particularly deep impression of the York sisters, who had bullied her best friend quite a bit.
Therefore, Stella Fletcher looked at them with unfriendly eyes.
"So you’re that poor best friend of Vivian Lynch?" Yara York scanned Stella Fletcher up and down with disdain in her eyes, "Your President Everett is something, hiring just anyone into the company?"
Beside her, Yvonne York quickly pulled on Yara, stopping her, "Yara, this is the Everett Group, watch your words."
Yara York was dismissive, "Sis, what are you afraid of? I think President Everett wouldn’t mind, a big company , can’t someone speak the truth? A poor person like her, does she even deserve to work at the Everett Group?"
Listening to Yara York’s words, a surge of anger rose within Stella Fletcher, but she still tried to stay calm, "Miss York, I joined the Everett Group on my own merit, not as the ’poor person’ you suggest, so please watch your respect with your words!"
Yvonne York furrowed her brows and said to Yara, "Yara, stop it. We’re here to discuss business, not to argue."
Yara York pursed her lips and said nothing more.
Stella Fletcher looked displeased, initially not wanting to bother with the sisters, but considering that she was still working at the Everett Group as an employee, she had to fully obey the boss’s orders.
Thus, Stella Fletcher could only swallow her pride, reluctantly saying, "Please follow me to the office. President Everett is waiting."