Love Is a Sweet Addiction

“I’m sorry…” Esther apologized once more.

“Don’t you understand?”

“I just realized that I’m a plain girl, and you seem too good to be true. I am not good enough for you.”

Terence pondered for a moment and nodded. “You’re right.”

Esther didn’t know what to say.

“The die is cast. Forget about it and take a good rest.”

Terence walked towards the wardrobe and took out another suit. Esther asked curiously, “Are you going out?”

“I have a business appointment with Mr. Russell tomorrow morning. Before that, I have to go downtown to meet Miss Young.” After Terence got changed, he looked back at her and asked, “Would you like to go with me?”

“No.” Esther refused without hesitation.

She was so embarrassed just now. How could she still have the courage to go with him? Besides, she didn’t know anything about the contract. She couldn’t be of any help even if she went with him.

Terence reminded her, “There are many people here. Don’t get lost.”

Esther nodded, “I know.” She had planned to wish him a smooth negotiation, but when she thought of his misunderstanding of her and his madness last night, she only said softly, “Be careful on your way.”

After Terence left, Esther curled up on the sofa, thinking about what had just happened at the banquet. Even though Terence had comforted her, she still felt embarrassed.

How could this kind of thing happen to her? She was out of luck.

Esther picked up the dress and carefully checked it. It was very strange. Although this dress was not of a big brand, its quality shouldn’t be that poor.

She regretted having bought it.Content protected by Nôv/el(D)rama.Org.

But just like what Terence said, the die was cast.

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It was late, and the lights in the ancient town were on.

As Linsay passed by a bar, she recognized someone inside.

She paused for a moment before walking inside. She sat opposite James and looked at him with a smile. “Why are you drinking alone here? Where is she?”

James looked up at her. “You mean who?”

He knew Linsay for she was Esther’s colleague and friend.

Linsay glanced at him and said mockingly, “I was referring to Miss Anne, the mean girl you chose over Esther. Do you regret it?”

James was not in a good mood, so he impatiently interrupted Linsay, “Ms. Woodson, you’re not my friend. Get out of here.”

“Although we aren’t friends, I can help you get Esther back.”

“What did you say?” James looked up at her and sneered, “If I’m not mistaken, you just helped Anne frame Esther. Why did you change your mind?”

Linsay was not surprised that he knew about this. She didn’t feel ashamed. Instead, she smiled. “All I want is money. If you can pay me, I can help you ask Esther out.”

“All you want… is money?” James frowned.

Linsay looked down with a smile and said nothing.

In fact, what she wanted was not just money.

Instead of answering James’s question, she looked up at him. “Since Anne is too busy to accompany you, you should ask Esther out. You two haven’t met each other for a long time.”

“I have nothing to talk to her.” James raised his glass and took a sip in low spirits.

“I understand, but you and Esther shouldn’t be enemies. Don’t hold any grudges. After all, you will live under the same roof in the future. Don’t you feel embarrassed to hate each other like this?” As Linsay spoke, she took out her phone and sent Esther a text.

When Esther received Linsay’s message, she was watching TV in the suite.

Linsay invited her to have fun in Dream Fate. And Linsay told her it was a good place to kill time at night.

Esther was feeling depressed, so she agreed to come without hesitation.

She used her phone to search for the location of Dream Fate. It was on Stone Well Street, not far away, so she could get there on foot.

Esther walked out of the inn. It took her about twenty minutes to get to Dream Fate.

Dream Fate was a large and decorated bar. Made of wood, it was divided into three floors.

After taking a look outside, she called Linsay as she walked inside. The phone was quickly connected. Linsay told her they were in the third private room on the second floor.

But Esther couldn’t find Linsay after she went into the room.

Just as she was about to call Linsay again, a familiar voice came from behind. “Mr. Chaney, be patient. Others may see us.”

“So what? I own this bar. If anyone dares to say a word, I will teach him a lesson.” This voice sounded familiar.

Esther turned around in surprise. She saw Anne and Tyler passionately kissing each other as they went upstairs. They seemed like a couple.

It was dark in the bar, and they were devoted to the kiss, so they did not notice Esther in the corner.

Esther only knew that Anne used to have a pile of boyfriends, but she did not expect Anne to be so bold. Anne had just met Tyler once, but she was flirting with him and even kissing him.

Anne had a boyfriend. How could she throw herself into another man’s arms? She had pursued Terence before. Terence was handsome, but Tyler was an ugly and indecent man. What did Anne like about him?

However, after hearing the conversation between Tyler and Anne, she quickly figured it out…