Tangled Temptations novel Chapter 321

The next time he saw her was the eve of New Year's Day.

After a grueling 12-hour meeting, Brett felt the weight of the day sinking into his bones. As he headed back to his hotel, he rested his eyes in the comfort of his car. Beside him, there were two purple plush bunnies. Cute and cuddly, they seemed out of place with his professional image.

His driver, Donny, glanced at him through the rearview mirror, a smile on his face. "You'll see her tomorrow. It's been a while. Maybe it's time to bury the hatchet."

Brett reached out to stroke the bunnies' ears, grumbling, "She's just a child> It's not like I'm dying to see her."

Donny let out a hearty laugh, and Brett soon followed suit. His mood lifted, he rolled down his window to take in the city lights, sighing, "Another year has passed. Another year older."

Donny responded with a comforting tone, "You're still in your prime, sir."

And he wasn't wrong. For a man of Brett's age and status, he was considered young.

His words brought a grin to Brett's face. "Prime, huh? Eloise is about to become a mother next year, and I'm about to become an great-uncle."

With no outsiders in the car, the two men chatted freely.

Teasing him, Donny said, "With your resources, having a child wouldn't be a problem, right?"

His words drew a chuckle from Brett who lit a cigarette, "You're becoming too cheeky, Donny."

The atmosphere in the car was light-hearted as they continued their drive. Stopping at a red light near Diamond Plaza, the driver said, "Mr. Brett, there seems to be a New Year's celebration over there. Quite festive."

Brett couldn't help but look.

And festive it was. Fireworks exploded in the night sky, casting a colorful glow over the city. It was mesmerizing.

Among the crowd of young people celebrating the New Year, Brett spotted Orlena. She was bundled up in a white puffer jacket, a woolly hat on her head, and held a sparkler in her hand, looking every bit the young girl she still was.

Her cheeks were rosy from the cold, and her laughter shone brighter than the fireworks.

Brett watched her quietly.

So, while he had been missing her, she had been living her life to the fullest. He thought she would be heartbroken for a long time.

Seeing Brett's contemplation, Donny said, "Isn't that Miss Orlena? It's not safe for a young lady to be out alone this late. Why don't we offer her a ride home?"

Brett took the bait. He brushed off his trousers, opened the car door, and stepped out.

He stood not far from her, looking as dashing as ever, thinking she would notice him the moment she looked up.

Suddenly, a loud cheer rang out from the crowd.

"Propose!"