Chapter 326
Chapter 326, Episode 040: Young Master Xu’s Show-off Journey (2)
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However, Flossie Wright, who had been dismissive from the moment they met, had only been giving perfunctory responses all the way, leaving Kate Rivera quite deflated.
"Hello, guess who I brought with me?"
Arriving at the entrance of the private room, Kate Rivera pushed the door open. Even amidst the noisy surroundings, she continued speaking gently, a warm smile spreading across her face as she stepped inside exuding the utmost gentility.
"Flossie Wright?"
"Why is she here? Wasn’t she serving in the forces?"
"I heard she just got back, only to have the Brightwill family break off her engagement. I didn’t expect her to be in the mood to come here."
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𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺
Where there are people, there will be idle talk. Of course, there will always be behind the scenes manipulation and machinations.
As soon as Flossie Wright entered the private room, she could hear the snippets of conversations. Most of the chatter revolved around Westin Brightwill breaking off their engagement. Each pair of eyes on her couldn’t help but relish in the drama.
She lazily glanced around the room and her smile deepened reflexively.
"Come, come, come over and sit."
Amidst the myriad of astonished and suspicious eyes, the considerate class monitor finally stepped forth to greet them. He greeted Flossie Wright and Kate Rivera with a smile, leading them to two adjacent seats. He displayed the ultimate gentlemanly etiquette by pulling out chairs for them to sit. However, no one caught the cunning flash in his eyes as he bent over.
But as soon as Flossie Wright sat down, she could feel the icy stares coming her way. A sharp gaze abruptly crossed her forehead. She frowned involuntarily and subconsciously glanced at the seat beside her, meeting a pair of chilly, deep-set eyes that suddenly seemed more menacing in the split second their gazes crossed.
Flossie Wright narrowed her eyes slightly, scanning the speaker in the instant their eyes locked.
What caught her eye was not his face, but his tall and sturdy stature. This man was very tall and robust, and it wasn’t just about his looks; he had a very straight posture, and his seated posture was habitually upright. All his movements followed due process, even the way he looked at people had a certain level of coldness and severity that reminded Flossie of their drill instructor, Nathan Foster.
He’s a soldier.
Her gaze moved up to his face, giving it a once-over. Compared to his imposing demeanor, his face appeared very ordinary. Even though his features were well-defined, that was about it.
Of course, it made sense. After all, not every soldier is as photogenic as Glenn Hutchinson or Rowdy Brightwill who can impress people with just their faces.
"Is this... Patrick Morrison?"
Before Flossie Wright could figure out the identity of this man who had such a stern face upon meeting her, Kate Rivera had already begun speaking with a delighted look. Her words held a hint of surprise, but it was unclear if she was genuinely taken aback or putting on a show.
Only then did Patrick Morrison grudgingly shifted his gaze from Flossie Wright. He glanced at Kate Rivera with indifferent eyes and gave a nonchalant response, "Hmm."
"Speaking of which, Patrick Morrison, you joined the forces after graduation, right?" Kate Rivera seemed to suddenly remember something, her smile deepening. "It feels like it’s been two or three years since I last saw you."
At this time, a man sitting next to Patrick Morrison suddenly leaned over, resting his arms on Morrison’s shoulders, and glanced at Flossie Wright. "Patrick, do you know Flossie Wright has also joined the forces? Maybe you two are in the same military district?"
The man was clearly trying to stir up the conversation, however, after glancing at Flossie Wright, Patrick Morrison seemed to recall something unpleasant and his face suddenly darkened.
— End of Chapter 326 —