Standing Before Love (Myra and Sean) novel Chapter 179

“Tony, are you leaving?” Elliot was a little excited to hear that he would have something to do again. However, Tony’s actions quickly rendered him speechless.

Tony used to be a man who spent time with them until one to two in the morning before he went home. Now that he had suddenly turned into a family man, arriving late and leaving early, Elliot thought Myra had given him a curfew.

“Myra’s still at the company,” Tony said and put out his cigarette before he walked outside, leaving behind three men who couldn’t stand the change in his personality.

The night was slightly cool in early autumn. After Tony left the Zion Club, he put on the suit jacket casually. By the time he made it to the entrance, the valet had already got his car ready and gave him his key the moment he saw him.

Tony took the key and saw someone at the corner of his eye. His eyes slightly narrowed and something crossed his mind. Instead of leaving the club, he ended up walking toward the corner next to Zion Club.

Zion Club was a vintage-style building built in the suburbs. Because it was surrounded by hot springs, flowers that weren’t in season still managed to bloom on the land. Tony stood beside a cluster of delicate Bengal Roses as he pulled out a cigarette and lit it.

He was tall and broad. His suit brought out his calm aura, and his handsome facial features were concealed by the waves of smoke. Nonetheless, his noble aura couldn’t be hidden by any means.

Kris saw his gorgeous figure from afar, and her heart was pounding fast.

Tony Hart was indeed an exceptional man in Bradfort City. If she let him slip, she might not be able to find another man that had the perfect identity, status, capabilities, appearance, and aura like him here in the city.

Kris became even more determined as she thought about that. Clenching her fists, she got out of her car. After a moment of hesitation, she put on a gentle smile and walked toward the corner where Tony was standing. As soon as she stood still beside him, she saw the man put the cigarette between his thin lips. He looked elegant, though there was a hint of impudence in the air around him. He reached out gracefully to pluck the Bengal Rose in front of him. “You followed me all the way here. Aren’t you tired, Miss Stark?”

His voice was deep and cold. Apparently, he had long known that she had been following him.

Kris’ heart flinched at his words. Carefully, she tried to read Tony’s expression. Nevertheless, when she noticed there was no hatred on his face, the weight on her shoulders disappeared. Her smile grew more tender. “You may have misunderstood me, Director Hart. I had to visit Zion Club today too. When I saw you from afar, I thought my eyes had deceived me.”

“Is that so?” Tony plucked another Bengal Rose. Then, he turned around with a disdainful smile. “Since you’re right, Miss Stark, you may leave now.”

Upon hearing that, Kris stiffened. She naturally didn’t want to leave like that. Therefore, she hastily changed the subject of the conversation and asked tentatively, “Director Hart, you seem to have drunk some alcohol. Do you… need a ride?”

Earlier, when she approached him, she could faintly smell alcohol on him. And she couldn’t help feeling delighted. If she could have a one-night stand with him under the influence of alcohol… she could guarantee that Myra could no longer compete with her!

Her eyes were similar to Myra’s. Whenever their eyes sparkled, they looked especially pitiful. Staring at the man in front of her intently, Kris tried to bring out her best gaze.

Pluck. She heard Tony picking another flower. There was no sympathy on his face. “Do you love to give men rides home, Miss Stark?”

Instantly, Kris’ expression changed. “Are you kidding, Director Hart? In Bradfort City, you’re the only one I’ve ever made such an offer to.”

As though something had crossed her mind, her expression became even more gentle. “Director Hart, you don’t want me to say that to other men? Don’t worry; apart from you, no one can catch my eye. Besides, I’ve never said something like that to anyone else. You’re the first one whom I’m willing to approach.” After she said that, she couldn’t help but take a step forward. Her bright eyes stared straight at Tony; she looked like she had never regretted falling in love with him.

Tony’s hand that was plucking the flowers halted. He was already holding two Bengal Roses in his left hand. With his right hand, he took the cigarette away from his lips and tapped it slightly. The smoke concealed his eyes further, and he suddenly let out a chuckle. Nonetheless, there was no warmth in his laughter. “If that’s the case, does it mean that you have feelings for me?”