Don't you know that you will be alone all your life if you keep pushing others away? Why not give yourself a chance? That way, even if you do lose in the end, you will lose without any regrets.
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Molly looked at Tony, who was standing in front of the door with a square box in his hands. Her eyes subconsciously searched behind him, but she didn't see the person she was expecting.
"Young madam, Mr. Brian Long hasn't finished his work yet. He has asked me to drive you to the restaurant," Tony stated in an indifferent tone, then he handed the box to Molly and said, "Mr. Brian Long ordered me to hand this to you."
Molly received the box from him, her lips in a tight line. She nodded to conceal the feeling of loss rolling in her heart. She put on a fake smile and said, "Okay. Please give me a few minutes to get ready."
"Sure," Tony answered. Then he waited downstairs.
Molly went upstairs, walked into the room and opened the square box. Inside the box was a bohemian style lake-blue chiffon dress and a pair of seven-inch white sandals.
Molly frowned, wondering why Brian had given her a new dress and sandals. But she got changed into them anyway. It was undeniable that Brian had good taste. Molly was not the kind of woman who looked stunning at first glance, but she had fair skin and was delicate looking. In the lake blue dress, her skin looked even fairer, and her clear eyes were brighter than ever.
Looking at herself in the mirror, she was quite satisfied. With an expression of joy in her eyes, she smiled slightly. Then she quickly went downstairs and said to Tony, "I'm ready. Let's go."
"Yes," Tony answered in a low voice, which sounded apathetic but not aloof.
Along the way, there was complete silence in the car. Though Tony was a cool man, he didn't talk because of his inferior position. Molly did not have anything to say either; she was embarrassed by her new status. She just let Tony drive her along the road which was covered by tropical beauty on either side. As the sun disappeared into the horizon, the city lights enveloped them and the car stopped slowly at the gate of a hotel.
Molly followed Tony to the entrance hall. It was so resplendent and magnificent that Molly could not even keep her eyes open. Slightly frowning, she squinted and entered the elevator with Tony.
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