At some point, the intricately patterned, ancient iron gate slowly opened. The streetlights lining the path lit up one by one, and at the end of the marble-paved road, a tall and slender figure slowly approached. The man was dressed in a long black woolen coat, a black sweater, and a pair of pants that blended seamlessly with the night.
But what stood out was the lazy, nonchalant air about him-elegant and poised, yet mysterious.
As he got closer, his strikingly handsome face became more vivid under the streetlights, exuding an even greater sense of dominance.
Abbie’s heart raced, and her breath seemed to pause momentarily.
She was almost captivated by Stephan. Thinking of all the resources he had poured into her these past few months and the path he had laid for her, she couldn’t help but feel her heart race uncontrollably.
In the past, when she struggled in the industry, facing scorn and constantly being undermined, her carefully earned roles were edited down to nothing simply because she offended a third-tier actor. She had been suppressed, and she was unable to rise to fame!
But since that day, her fate had changed. He had only slightly raised his hand and spoken a word, and resources she had once only dreamed of were now at her feet.
The so-called big names who once looked down on her now bowed to please her.
How could she not be moved?
But Abbie also knew in her heart that Stephan had no intention of meeting her apart from these resources. Even when she needed help, she could only rely on his subordinates to pass on her requests.
For that reason, she had tried everything to meet him again, braving the cold winds in a short, sexy dress with meticulously applied makeup just to win his heart.
She was confident that with her looks, no man could resist her!
Under her heated gaze, he stopped just a few steps away. His peach blossom eyes were deep, with a cold glint flickering, but he gave a faint smile when his gaze swept over her. He spoke. “Come here.”
Abbie’s heart skipped a beat. She flashed a bright and dazzling smile and ran toward him.
But then he added indifferently, this time speaking directly to Felicia. “It’s cold outside. Come in.”
Abbie’s steps halted in an instant. The cold wind around her surged upward, making her feel as if she had fallen into an ice cavern.
She looked at him in disbelief, and her stunned gaze quickly shifted to Felicia.
Felicia felt a chill run down her spine, thinking this scene felt more like a battleground.
Unfortunately, Cloud, upon seeing Stephan, barked happily and wagged its tail furiously like a propeller, quickly running toward him.
Cloud eagerly tried to jump onto his leg, and with a swift motion, he picked it up. It let out a contented sound and curled into his arms.
Felicia didn’t really want to step into Stephan’s domain. After completing her task, she had intended to leave. But he seemed to sense her intentions and gave off a dangerous vibe. “Hmm?”
She could only steel herself and step inside.
Then, the massive iron gate of the estate slowly closed behind them. He didn’t acknowledge the person behind him, turning and walking away. In a panic, Abbie had to speak up to catch his attention.
“Mr. Russell! I…” Abbie hesitated for a moment, then said, slightly aggrieved, “I’m cold, too.”
According to the usual male thought process, at this moment, he would surely show some tenderness, but he didn’t have such instincts. Instead, he replied bluntly, “What
does that have to do with me?”
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