Cosmos hesitated and finally shifted his gaze onto Natasha. “I-I...”
He felt too embarrassed to speak.
After all, he did look down on Natasha earlier.
Mike took a deep breath, trying his best to control his temper. “Quit dawdling and say what you have in mind!” I have some unsettled business to attend to.
Cosmos swept his eyes across them, including Natasha, who was sitting there quietly watching them. A faint hint of nonchalance shone in her gaze, giving her a charming yet unapproachable vibe.
Following Mike's outburst, Cosmos steeled himself and said, “Can I have your contact information?”
Silence filled the air inside the room after he finished his sentence.
Mike stared at him. “Whose contact information are you asking for?”
“Of course it's...” Here, Cosmos turned to Natasha.
“No!”
“No!”
Mike spoke almost simultaneously with Kenneth.
Hearing their objections, Cosmos glanced at them and uttered, “I get why J disagrees, but what right do you have to refuse my request?”
“I-I'm speaking on behalf of Kenneth. How can you think of getting Natasha's contact information, you brat? Are you tired of living? Is that it?” Mike muttered, then proceeded to act as if he was going to teach Cosmos a lesson.
Cosmos immediately backed away. “It's not what you think. I-I just want to learn from Natasha.”
“Oh? You sure changed your mind very quickly.”
“That's right. I was an ignorant fool and joined the organization late, so I didn't recognize J, but now I do.” As Cosmos spoke, he regarded Kenneth with a sincere look. “J, I'm really sorry. I was too arrogant and presumptuous, but I have DX Group's best interest at heart. I hope you'll forgive me.”
Cosmos was tactful, as his apology sounded heartfelt and earnest.
Kenneth had no choice but to let that matter slide since Cosmos had wholeheartedly apologized and asked for his forgiveness. If he continued pressing that matter further, he would seem somewhat ungracious.
Kenneth sized Cosmos up with his dark eyes and uttered in a low voice, “You're a talent for knowing when to relent and when to persist, but I hope you don't misuse your gift.”
After hearing that, Cosmos hurriedly nodded. “I understand. Thank you for your guidance, J.”
“Still, regarding the contact information—”
“Sure,” Natasha piped up.
Kenneth was stunned and turned to her. At that moment, she had already taken out her phone. “Here.”
Seeing that, Cosmos widened his eyes in utter disbelief. “R-Really?”
“Of course.” She nodded.
He stared at her and was too excited that he was at a loss for words. “I-I—”
“What's the matter? Don't tell me you want to say you were just kidding and aren't really willing to add my contact information?” she retorted.
“Of course I do. I'm more than willing to do so!” Cosmos took out his phone and immediately walked toward Natasha. However, just as he was about to add her as a friend on social media, he suddenly recalled something and turned his head around to look at Kenneth cautiously.
Natasha appeared to have sensed Cosmos' concern and intention. She beamed at Kenneth. “Honey, is this all right with you?”
Kenneth initially felt a little gloomy, as if something was stuck in his chest. However, his unhappiness dissipated instantaneously after he heard Natasha addressing him as “Honey.”
Kenneth's eyes flickered with a hint of restraint as he looked at her and uttered in an undertone, “Of course. It's your decision.”
Natasha smiled faintly and turned to Cosmos. “Is it all right now?”
Seeing that, Cosmos nodded and added Natasha's contact information.
Mike felt proud for making up that brilliant excuse.
Unexpectedly, an awkward smile spread across her face after she heard Mike's speech.
She had no problem if he wanted to add her contact information, but she slightly knitted her brows after hearing his request. Natasha looked up at Mike and pondered briefly before saying, “Mike, I'm sorry.”
“Huh? Why?” Mike asked.
“I don't have many friends, much less female friends. The only female friend I have is already taken,” she explained.
What? Is she joking? Mike thought.
Still, judging by her expression, she didn't seem to be lying.
At that moment, Cosmos, standing beside them, couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Mike instantly frowned. “What are you laughing at? Get lost!”
Mike immediately dragged Cosmos aside, but the latter didn't mind because he had already acquired Natasha's contact information, so he stood at one side and watched Mike in amusement.
“Natasha, you're kidding, right?” Mike asked.
“I rarely socialize and really don't have many friends, so...”
Mike was instantaneously rendered speechless.
At that moment, Natasha blinked and uttered, “Nonetheless, if you aren't in a hurry, I can help you keep an eye out for someone who may be suitable for you. After all, a certain someone is acquainted with plenty of gorgeous ladies.”
Hearing that, Mike hastily responded, “Of course I don't mind.”
Subsequently, Natasha picked up her phone. Mike was so moved that he almost cried. He swiftly added Natasha as a friend without hesitation, completely ignoring Kenneth, who was wearing a murderous expression.
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