Chapter 33

Reese’s flirty laugh occupied the whole penthouse. The four of us were in the dining area. Next to me was Jaxsen, and in front of us were Reese and her cousin.

Why the hell did Jaxsen bring them here? Why here and not at the hotel? As much as I could, I tried to avoid Hale’s gaze.

I can’t look into his eyes like before.

Stupid me! Does he even know that I’m Jian?! Impossible! It will be better if he won’t know who I am.

My sigh got louder because Reese stopped laughing. I lift my head only to see them looking at me awkwardly. I tried to smile at them, but I failed. Instead, I opened a new topic. I looked at Jaxsen next to me as I held my cutlery.

“Uhm, why don’t we invite them to the poolside tomorrow? I can reserve the whole area for them,” I suggested with a smile.

Jaxsen sipped on his champagne before nodding.

“Join us then, Ms. Howard,” Hale replied.

I slowly turned to him. After five years, I just saw his face again. I don’t know,