That person was Cherylâs former fanatical suitor, and he had extraordinary talents. He was the son of a
Michigan tyrant, and he had gone abroad to further his studies after graduation. Having recently
returned, the most important thing right now was that she happened to know that this guy would be in
California these few days.
âHeh heh, that Alex guy is definitely a liar. Heâs also such a vengeful and petty person. If Cheryl and
him were to really end up together, her future will be miserable.â
âAlthough I also hate Colby, getting him to come in and interfere in this situation may have unexpected
results.â
And so, after she had dealt with the mess on her face and applied a new layer of makeup, she also
borrowed a table fan to dry the wet clothes on her. Phoebe gave an excuse that she needed to use the
loo and used the time to send a message to Colby. Not only did she tell him that Cheryl was on a blind
date here, but she even sent him a selfie that the two women had taken earlier.
When Colby received the message, he immediately replied, âOh, so youâre currently with her, Phoebe?
Alright then, Iâll be there soon.â
Once she was done with this, Phoebeâs mood improved once again, and she couldnât wait for a good
show to unfold.
***
On the other side, Colby was having drinks with Larry Judd, a friend and university classmate of his.
When he saw the picture, Larry exclaimed, âHey, the two campus belles of our university have really
gotten even more beautiful than before⦠For Phoebe to contact you first like this, is she planning on
bringing you and our goddess Cheryl together? Back then, she was opposed to it, though.â
Colby laughed lightly and said, âWell, the world has changed! Compared to back then, my familyâs
business has also grown several times. Perhaps it has now come under the radar of the beautiful Miss
Larsen!â
Larry agreed with the logic, then cast him a flattering look and said, âBrother Colby, are you going to
pursue Cheryl now? Do you want to prepare something, like flowers or a present?â
âOf course,â Colby said. âBut, the one Iâm pursuing isnât Cheryl.â
âHuh? If itâs not Cheryl, then who?â
âPhoebe.â
âWhat? Have you had too much to drink, Brother Colby? Havenât you always liked Cheryl?â
âBecause I was stupid back then! Do you know who Phoebeâs father is?â
âWho?â Larry was surprised, he really didnât know.
âWayne Larsen.â
âHuh? The magistrate in Michigan? With such a family background, why didnât we hear anything of it
back then?â
âIt just means they are low key people.â
***
At Stylish Steakhouse, Phoebe found Cheryl and Alex to be still chatting when she returned. She saw
that Cherylâs gaze was gentle, one that looked as if her entire body was about to melt into a puddle of
water. The more she looked at Alex, the more Phoebe felt that he was unpleasant to look at.
She really wanted to take a piece of steak and slap it on his head.
When Alex saw her, he smiled without missing a beat, one that didnât reach his eyes. âMiss Larsen, are
you alright now? It really wasnât my fault just now.â
Phoebe huffed. âItâs my fault, then!â
Alex smiled. âYou guys go and talk. Iâll head to the washroom.â
He stood up, and he needed to pass the aisle beside Phoebe.
An evil thought surfaced in Phoebeâs mind, and she suddenly stuck out her foot, trying to trip him face
first onto the ground.
Just as expected, Alex stumbled and kicked her foot.
Snap!
Alex didnât fall over. However, Phoebeâs leg had been given a hard kick, and her high heel flew off.
âOwww!!!â
Phoebe cried out in pain, tears leaking out from her eyes.