However, Domenic misinterpreted her intentions. He scoffed and remarked with a chilly tone, What? Are you worried he might misinterpret things?
Lindsey could detect the sarcasm in his tone.
She frowned and expressed a sense of helplessness, Mr. Walsh, I hired you as my boyfriend to ruin my engagement party. I had no other option but to request you to pretend to be my fianc back then.
You have rented an expensive watch and a fancy car to help me maintain appearances, and Im grateful. But its all in the past now.
We are just friends now, right?
Lindsey had no interest in having an ambiguous relationship with him.
She sought a clear and definite answer.
Back then, you had no other option Domenic traced his slender fingers along the coffee cup, mulling over Lindseys words.
She had no other option during the engagement party, but what about that night at the hotel?
What had driven her back then?
Since they had already slept together, how could they possibly be just friends?
Right when the tension hung heavy, an unpleasant voice reached their ears.
Tsk-tsk, I thought you were quite the expert, snagging a wealthy man like that. It turns out that he has nothing but a pretty face!
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Shelia stood by the table, her hand concealing her mouth as she sneered.
She had come to the restaurant for lunch with her friend, Olivia Bates. As fate would have it, they ended up at a table behind Lindsey, allowing her to overhear their conversation. When she discovered that the man beside Lindsey wasnt as powerful as she thought, she couldnt resist the urge to approach and mock Lindsey.
Shelia then examined Domenic more closely. She had never laid eyes on such a striking man before. People often said that the finest attire for men was power and wealth, yet this man, who sported a simple black jacket, radiated a restrained, noble, refined aura that left Shelias heart flipping.
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If she werent pursuing Jacob and this man had been from a wealthier background, she would have tried to win him over from Lindsey without a second thought.
But he appeared to be just an average man, and Shelia, intent on marrying into the Perry family, needed to maintain her image of purity and loyalty. As much as she was drawn to Domenic, she couldnt show it.
This only fueled Shelias envy of Lindsey. Since she couldnt have this man, she was determined to ensure Lindsey couldnt either.
Lindsey, are you that desperate? Why would you pay a guy to act as your boyfriend? Unfortunately, I happen to know quite a few wealthy young men. What do you say I set you up with someone? But considering your reputation as someone casual with men, Im afraid they might not regard you seriously.
Shelia had previously heard from her mother that Lindsey had lost her virginity a while back. Now, she couldnt wait to expose this scandal before Domenic.
Sir, you might not be aware, but my sister has already
Shelia Stewart! Dont talk nonsense!
Lindsey slammed her hand on the table and rose abruptly. She hadnt anticipated Shelia would bring it up in front of Domenic.