Chapter 45 Ryan's Brother (Part Two)

Spencer moved his eyes away and shrugged off what he was feeling. "Nothing," he said.

He opened the document given to him by his superior and quickly began browsing. A mysterious organization known as "X" suddenly appeared in the boundary of two countries. No one knew where their base was. The organization's purpose and their leader remained unknown too. However, the recent hijack of a dozen tourists had been linked to them. Upon the command of their superior, Spencer's team accepted the task to rescue all the hostages and investigate the mysterious organization.

He didn't know when he would come back, so Wayne worried about the wedding.

Spencer looked out the window once more but was no longer able to see Fiona. "Johnson, hurry up," he urged.

"Yes!"

The park in the city center was a good resting place. People talked and walked by the lake and a few couples occupied the benches.

Fiona and Ryan walked silently.

"Have a seat," Ryan suggested gesturing to a chair.

"Okay." Fiona agreed and sat down. Ryan sat beside her as well but a short distance was maintained between them.

"You came to the company today. What did you think? Are you going to take the internship?"

"It's a good company," Fiona said. "I'm sure the internship will help me."

"That's good."

"When I was there today, I met your brother." Fiona turned to look at him.

"My brother?" Ryan tried to look into Fiona's eyes, but he only felt sad doing so.

"Ryan, is the company one of your family's properties? Did you know from the start that I took part in the jewelry design competition?"

"Yes, my father founded the company. I also heard that you joined the competition." Ryan touched the necklace on his chest, took it off and gently stroked it in his hand. "As soon as I found out, I asked people to turn your design into a product. I wanted to surprise you at the party. But I missed the chance. I should have taken it out earlier."

Fiona pouted. "I'm sorry, Ryan."

"You don't have to apologize. It's not your fault you don't love me back. It's not something you can force. I just hope you're not rejecting me for some other reason." Ryan paused and asked, "Do you know Mr. Cheng?"

Fiona's heart suddenly trembled. She predicted that Ryan would ask her this question eventually. But no matter how much she had anticipated it, she still did not know how to answer.

"I..." Fiona stammered. She paused, unable to speak.

"I know the answer. I thought I was the only one who had seen your design. But I was wrong. Mr. Cheng had seen it too." Ryan smiled bitterly. "Are you in love with him?"

Fiona didn't like Spencer at all.

But she just remained silent. She couldn't give Ryan hope.

"I met you first," said Ryan in a remorseful tone. He clenched his fist tight, revealing blue veins.

"No, I'd known him

Drugged one night by her ex-boyfriend, a mysterious man took advantage of her in an ecstatic night filled with sex.

To take her revenge, she married the man, and used him.

"As long as I'm alive, I'm still his legal wife, while all of you are just his mistresses."

She remained adamant even when he was involved in scandals with other women.

Eventually she stormed off after she learned that he had betrayed her again.But life brought her back to him a few years later, to his astonishment.

Wow. You're finally ready to have some fun with us! What changed?"

"I've never been to a bar before. I just want to see what it's like," Fiona replied casually. She only wanted to relax and care about nothing for once.

"Are you coming with us, Leona?" asked Sophia.

"Okay, I'm coming along."

"Alright! Let's quickly return to our room, dress up and set off," suggested Ella.

By the time the sun started to set, the four girls walked out of the dormitory. They saw Ryan and his roommates waiting for them.

Fiona looked at Ryan and nodded her head.

"I figured it wouldn't be safe if it's just us women, so I invited them to go with us. I hope that's fine," Sophia explained.

"No problem." Ella glanced at Fiona and walked forward boldly.

"It's okay," Fiona said softly. She had always wanted to tell Sophia about her secrets, but she didn't know how to start. When she saw Sophia looking flustered, she felt even worse. She'd been helping her after all.

Ryan stepped forward and called everyone's attention. "Let's just take my car. It's safer that way," he announced.

Andrew drove the group in a lengthened Lincoln. Everyone, except for Sophia and Fiona, looked stunned.

"Ryan, how rich is your family? It has been three years, but I still don't know how rich you are!" Sam fumbled as he checked out the nooks and crannies of the car.

"You're definitely rich and handsome!" Warren praised. "If you showed your wealth earlier, I'm sure more girls would've pounced on you!"

Fiona sat opposite to Ryan. She tilted her head making sure to avoid his stares. Ryan kept his eyes on her regardless. "Well, unfortunately not all girls are attracted to money," he remarked.

There was an awkward silence in the car.

The tension between Fiona and Ryan became more and more obvious to everyone.

Sitting in the corner, Leona looked at Ryan lovingly and admiringly.