He... He didn't leave. That somehow set Lola at ease. She felt a bit relieved.
After a handshake with Jordan and warm greetings with Wendy, Vern Mu beamed to Lola, "Young lady, you must have been waiting for a while. I hope you don't mind me being late because of the traffic jam. I was unfortunately stuck in the rush hour."
Lola stood up, with Colin in her arms. She shook her head with a sweet smile, "I just arrived not too long ago. Please make yourself comfortable."
Vern Mu was led to the seat of honor. At the sight of Collin in Lola's arms, he stuffed a red packet as a gift to the little boy.
Harry passed by Vern Mu and stopped beside Lola. After putting his cigarettes and lighter on the table, he sat down beside her.
Lola instantly noticed the tobacco smell in Harry, and figured, "Did Harry just go out to smoke without telling me?"
Harry looked at Colin, then unexpectedly held the baby tightly in his arms.
But what Harry added then completely threw away Lola's suspicions about him. "It would be the best if you can have another cute baby with me. Would you want that too?" He stared at Colin, thinking Nicole must have been that cute when she was a baby. He never saw Nicole when she was still a little baby...
But Jordan heard this and he was upset. "Boss Si, Lola has given birth to Nicole in grave danger. We didn't even know if she would survive the pregnancy. You would be asking too much to have another baby."
Instead of being agitated, Harry stared at Lola and said affectionately, "I can remarry you as soon as tomorrow if you want." He clearly spelled out his wish. He wanted to say this for a long time now.
So now the final decision should be made not by him, but Lola.
... Lola took Collin from Harry and smirked, "I don't want it. Do you still remember that I don't want to be with you anymore?"
Jordan watched them start confronting each other. He felt a sudden headache and just remained an outsider. He knew where this will end up, anyway.
Harry then fiddled with Colin's cute little hand. He seemed to be enjoying his time with the baby.
At the same time, he said firmly and determinedly as if no one was there, "You are mine." He always had everything the way he wanted. He could always get everything he desired.
....
With the dishes arranged beforehand, the waiter soon began serving the tasty dishes.
Harry told the waiter to open two bottles of quality expensive wine and filled the three men's goblets.
With designated drivers in the hotel, they could drink to their heart's full. They shouldn't worry about being drunk.
The atmosphere of the dinner was fantastic with Vern Mu constantly speaking well of Harry. Yet, Lola just sneered inside her heart. She knew what the low points of Harry were.
But Harry really knew how to establish a good image. For Vern Mu, he must be the example of a nice husband.
Harry just smiled silently, his hands playfully holding Lola's beneath the table.
At last, Lola stood up and asked Wendy, "I want to use the ladies room. How about you? Do you want to accompany me?"
Wendy shook her head no, so Lola went out herself.
When she came out of the restroom after washing her hands, Harry was already waiting in the corridor. He was smoking again.
Seeing Lola come out, Harry grasped her hand and headed toward another direction.
Harry opened the exit door, then pulled her inside and pinned her against the wall.
The smell of alcohol and tobacco immediately filled Lola's nose. She frowned, pushed Harry aside and said, "Get down to business. Why did you force me here?"
Harry leaned against the wall, staring at her, "Since you have made what you want clear, then I will tell you my wish as well----Lola, no matter how much you want to get rid of me, I will never give up."
She could tell the determination and aspiration in his voice.
Suddenly, she realized that there was a way to reject him. "You know I've been to Crown Province before."
Harry looked directly in her eyes. She could feel his desperation.
"I've lived with Herren for over a month. And I've been there again some time ago. You think nothing happened between him and me? And do you think a woman who has done this will be good enough for you? I have slept with another man. Surely, you wouldn't want me anymore." She looked at his pale face, feeling a bit complacent that he would give up now.
Every man cared a lot about a woman's fidelity. It was especially so for the very proud Harry.
"So you slept with him? Is that true?" He asked.
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