Chapter 0395
I was slightly confused. “A secret? About who?”
“About you,” Pete said firmly despite his tense expression.
“Oh. Tell me then.” I didn’t believe Pote could know any secrets about me.
Ever since I had a small name for myself on social media, be it for something good or something bad, but almost everything about me had been dug up and displayed on the Internet. What secrets could I possibly have?
Pete took a deep breath. “Ari…”
He gritted his teeth as he swallowed the words that had been on the tip of his tongue. It seemed to be something hard for him to reveal as his head was hung low.
I was also feeling slightly anxious as I wanted him to hurry up and rush back to his wedding. “Well tell me then.
Suddenly, he looked up at me with a pained expression “I always thought I would have a chance to be with you if you didn’t know about it.
“That way, you would be able to be with me without any worries or restraints. But I was wrong, and I had lost completely. Ari, actually, you and-
Suddenly, there was a loud knock coming from the other side of the door, causing Pete to immediately
fall silent.
We locked eyes and saw the panic in each other’s eyes. It was only then did Yasmine’s voice sounded
from outside.
“Ari, open the door!”
I sighed in relief and turned to look at Pete. “It’s Yasmine. There’s no need for you to worry about her. You can say whatever you want to say. I don’t have any secrets between us.”
Although I had said that, I had forgotten that Yasmine wasn’t alone. Leo came swaggering in with Yasmine. The second he saw Pete and I, a meaningful look spread across his face.
“Mr. Shelman, I did not expect to see you here. Here’s a gift from me to congratulate you on your marriage. Should I give it to you now, or should I wait until we return to the wedding venue?”
There was a small hint of rage on Pete’s face. He had personally instructed his secretary to buy Leo his plane ticket.
Pete glanced at Leo before looking away. He could not be bothered to answer Leo after being interrupted halfway through his conversation with Ariana.
I was also feeling slightly exasperated as I knew there was no way for us to finish our conversation.
“Let’s go.” I turned to look at Pete and asked, “Will you come with us, or will you return on your own?”
It’ll be slightly troublesome if Pete and I were spotted together. So, I added, “It’ll be much quicker if you return on your own.”
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Chapter 0095
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I reached my hand out, wanting Yasmine to help support me, but she didn’t seem to get the hint. On the other hand, Pete walked up to me and asked in a deep voice, “Are you able to walk?” “Ari, are you alright?” Yasmine asked after noticing that my movements were slightly slow.
Yasmine rolled her eyes and reached out to cover his mouth. She smiled and said, “Darling, just shut your mouth.”
Leo obediently nodded in silence. I sighed silently. It seemed like Pete also knew that Annie had no feelings for him, but it seemed like he had accepted it as he called Annie his wife.
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