anessa blurted out, feeling her cheeks redden.
Edwin maintained his composure and replied, âAt the moment, I have no such needs.
If you feel compelled, youâre free to seek companionship elsewhere to fulfill your needs.
Just be cautious not to get pregnant.
â
âEdwin, you bastard!â
Edwin leaned closer to Vanessa, creating an illusion of intimacy, but in reality, he was whispering something cruel into her ear.
âActually, itâs a good thing that you realize what kind of person I am sooner rather than later.
â
Vanessa was furious.
However, out of the corner of her eye, Vanessa noticed Laura and Dylan approaching them.
In a sudden move, Vanessa wrapped her arms around Edwinâs neck and planted a swift ki*s on his cheek.
Her initial intention had been to ki*s his lips, but she held back, fearing that it might enrage Edwin completely.
Edwin was about to voice his displeasure when he noticed Laura approaching.
She was wearing a smoky grey dress.
Lauraâs attire featured a wide neckline that gracefully exposed her delicate neck, and her slim waist could easily be cradled with just one hand.
Her black hair was elegantly swept up, adorned with a magnolia flower.
Edwin found himself momentarily captivated by Lauraâs presence, thinking that she embodied the verse from a poem, âraven hair flowing like silk.
â
Dylan looked around.
âOur seats are over here!â
Coincidentally seated right beside Edwin, Laura finally noticed him, her complexion turning pale.
Dylan placed an arm around Lauraâs waist and offered Edwin a forced smile.
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âItâs been a while, Mr.
Evans! Youâre here with your girlfriend, I see.
Weâll be relying on your strong support for Lauraâs designs later.
â
Edwinâs gaze fell on Dylanâs hand around Lauraâs waist.
His eyes narrowed slightly as he responded in a measured tone, âCertainly.
â
Dylan chuckled as he and Laura settled into their seats, his arm casually dr@ped around her.
He let go of her hand but leaned in to whisper something in her ear.
Laura, doing her best to avoid Edwinâs gaze, found it challenging.
Edwin was close, just a seat away, separated by Dylan.
She could even catch the familiar scent of his c