You’ll Fall for Me, Today or Tomorrow novel Chapter 206

Clarissa alighted from her ride alongside Gina as both of them entered the restaurant.

Within the private lounge, Ryler was sitting there waiting for their arrival.

Seeing her entering alongside Gina seemingly surprised him.

Removing her coat as she sat down, Clarissa grinned and explained, “Gina here acts as my bodyguard.”

Ryler could not help but felt curious as he queried, “Are you under threat?”

Not wanting him to worry, she was at a loss of what to say.

Finally, she explained, “Matthew’s the one who’s not at ease. Just think of Gina’s presence as a companion whom I can chat with whenever I’m bored. We get along pretty well.”

Ryler felt relieved at her explanation and decided not to pursue the matter further.

After all, many wealthy people liked having bodyguards or some skilled personnel around them. A fact which was not too surprising, really.

Gina sat down and was quiet throughout the whole time. She did not even interrupt their conversation, merely munching on her food..

Meanwhile, Ryler and Clarissa were both chatting and eating at the same time.

“Have you brought up the matter about your wedding with your grandmother?”

“Yep, I mentioned to her.”

“That’s great. So, you are going to forgo the engagement and just move straight into the wedding?”

Clarissa hesitated and said, “I have never thought about these details before. I think I’ll just forgo the engagement. Don’t think it’s necessary anyway. We’ll just directly get wedded.”

“True that. Just discuss between the two of you and let me know when the time comes. I’ll be leaving D City in a while, but I’ll definitely show up for your big day.”

Clarissa grinned, “Ry, thanks a zillion!”

“Are you thanking me?” Ryler was grinning from ear to ear. After all, their relationship had moved way past those genteel formalities.

“Alright, I admit I’ve said it wrongly. We’re way past that after all.”

After that, Clarissa brought up the matter with Jamie.

“So, are you still seeing Jamie…”

Shaking his head, Ryler answered, “Clare, you’re too curious. I’m merely friends with her by the way.”

For some reason, his face became solemn upon saying that.

Clarissa pursed her lips and cursed inwardly at her own insensitivity. “Alright.”

This explained why Jamie was not looking too happy that night. It could be that she was frustrated at the lack of progress in her relationship with Ryler. Perhaps she was outrightly rejected by Ryler himself.

Right after they finished their meal, Clarissa received a WhatsApp message from Jamie. Speaking of the devil…

Jamie wanted to meet up with her.

Looking at Ryler intently, she told him of Jamie’s intent.

Ryler did not stay for long and quickly left. When Jamie came in, she only saw Clarissa.

“Ms. Quigley, I have something to ask you .”

Jamie looked a bit tired and haggard. Staring straight into Clarissa’s eyes, the former seemed conflicted and filled with untold complications.

Clarissa was slightly taken aback. However, she concealed the doubt in her heart with a smile. “Please have a seat first. Have you had your meal yet? Feel free to tell me your problems. I’m all ears and won’t hold anything back.”

Ignoring Clarissa’s words of concern, Jamie sat down heavily and jumped straight to the point.

“Ms. Quigley, The person Mr. Cooper likes is you, am I right?”

Clarissa had not anticipated such forwardness. Her eyes widened as she stared straight at Jamie in shock.

“Jamie, I grew up with Ryler. I am very familiar with him. If we were meant to be together, we would’ve been in a relationship a long time ago. I wouldn’t be with Matthew in the first place. You’re reading too much into the situation. Since you like Ryler, just try your best to win his heart. Whether he accepts you or whether he has someone else in his mind has nothing to do with me. This matter is something between both of you entirely.”

Clarissa felt that she spoken her mind in the most tactful manner possible.

After all, the matter between Jamie and Ryler had nothing to do with Ryler’s feelings towards her at all.

In fact, for Jamie to bring this up directly with her was just too impolite.

Clarissa herself tried not to mind too much about it.

However, Jamie pushed the matter more. “Ms. Quigley, I’m sorry. I’m just too emotional. I know for a fact that both you and Mr. Tyson are deeply in love. Yet, Mr. Cooper rejected me because he…”

Jamie had wanted to say something but did not complete her sentence. Instead, she suddenly grabbed Clarissa’s hand and eagerly begged, “Ms. Quigley, can you help me? Since you’re so close to Mr. Cooper, I’m sure you can help me talk to him. I really like him. Please… Ms. Quigley.”

Troubled by the request, Clarissa frowned. She quickly pulled her hand away and sat up straight, keeping a distance from Jamie.

“Jamie, Ry and I are just friends. Even with our many years of friendship, I have no right to butt into his personal relationships. I’m sorry that I can’t be of any help. However, I do feel that you’re a good girl. Should Ry accept you, it’ll be a blessing to him. Conversely, if he doesn’t, it’ll mean that he doesn’t have foresight. That’ll be his loss, don’t you think?”

Clarissa said all these with a tinge of jocular tone trying to ease the situation.

However, Jamie’s expression darkened.

She stood up suddenly and stared into Clarissa’s eyes vehemently before saying, “Ms. Quigley, I’ve misjudged you.”

Right after, she turned and walked away in a manner as if she were the one who had been ill-treated.

Meanwhile, Clarissa felt trapped, as though she were the villain in a televised drama.

She was rooted to her spot for a while before she finally shook her head and sighed. Looking at Gina knowingly, she got up and walked out as well.

“Gina, you tell me. When a woman fails in her relationship, why does she have to blame it on another woman? Actually, a relationship is something between a man and a woman. I am sure there may be external causes, but aren’t the internal factors be of utmost importance? I totally do not expect Jamie to act in such a way.”

Casually, Gina replied, “That’s a problem with personality.”

Nodding in agreement, Clarissa remained silent. After all, the matter between Jamie and Ryler was not hers to meddle in. Surely, Jamie would come to her senses soon after her anger had subsided.

…

Lately, Clarissa had been relatively free. After submitting her script, she let her hair down.

Stepping into the studio in person, she told Yael that she would never ever work on a script during the holidays in such a cold weather. Also Valentine’s Day was approaching too.

Therefore, having passed up her script, she had decided to take a break to rest.