Chapter 352 Critical Condition âAhem!â Melanie almost choked. âDonât talk nonsense.â
âIf he doesnât have any intentions toward you, why is he so concerned about you?â said Annie, with a gossiping look in her eyes.
âProbably just repaying a favor.â Melanie replied.
âGot it.â
Annie pursed her lips.
âIt would have been better if you didnât mention repaying favors, but once you bring it up, it can only be repaid with marrying him.
In my opinion, this Gabriel isnât bad. Heâs quite good-looking, and his strength in the fragrance world is not inferior to Jeffrey in the business world. Why not consider him? The best way to heal a broken heart is to get a rebound.â
âIâm going to sleep.â
Melanie closed her eyes, ignoring the woman next to her who was suggesting dubious ideas.
Out of the corner of her eye, Annie saw Melanie close her eyes. Across the aisle, Gabriel turned off the overhead night light and removed his hearing aid...
Over ten hours later, the plane arrived in Medonia on time.
Gabriel and his assistant had a lot of luggage. While they were waiting for their luggage, Melanie and Annie left first because they packed light. They were just about to hail a taxi when a car stopped in front of them.
The car door opened. Unexpectedly, Leo came.
âMelanie? Youâre in Medonia?â Leo took the initiative to ask.
âMr. York, werenât you still in Harbor City the day before yesterday?â Melanieâs eyes flashed with a sharp light.
âYes, I came back yesterday. There were some matters at home.â
âThen... Why are you at the airport?â Melanie continued to ask.
âOh, I came to send a friend, and I happened to see you come out. Where are you going? Iâll give you a ride.â
Leo pretended it was a chance encounter.
While Melanie was hesitating, a disdainful and cold voice came from behind. âWaiting by the stump for the rabbit. Thereâs still someone using such an outdated method to pick up girls in this day and age?â
The group of people turned to look, and Leoâs expression suddenly turned cold.
The newcomer was a man in his thirties with a pasty complexion. Even though he had a strong build, it was evident he had been affected by the excesses of alcohol.
Melanie had some impression of this man. Before her first trip to Medonia, she had looked into the Yorks. If +15 BONUS Harlow, Leoâs elder brother.
Half of Josephâs children died young. Leo and Harlowâs father was Josephâs youngest son, who was considered to have the best constitution among Josephâs children. Unfortunately, he didnât live past fifty.
This youngest son married a woman from a family known for strong longevity genes. Therefore, their two sons, Harlow and Leo, were the only two among Josephâs grandchildren who lived past thirty. Consequently, the two of them were in the lead in terms of competing for the family inheritance.
âHarlow.â
Leo lowered his head in front of Harlow, seemingly not daring to look Harlow in the eye.
âSo, you still recognize me as your brother.â
Harlow didnât care about Leoâs pride at all. âI thought after Grandpa met you a few times in private recently, you became arrogant, thinking you could amount to something! With your small build, be careful not to die before getting a woman.â
Leo looked furious, but he didnât retort at all. It was completely different from the graceful and beloved rich young master in front of others.
Harlow was still dissatisfied. He turned his head to scrutinize Melanie, his gaze lecherous and contemptuous.
âYou must be Melanie. I advise you to think twice. Although heâs a young master of the York family, he wonât live for many more years. Although he can give you a lifetime of wealth and prosperity, he canât fulfill your sexual needs. You should refuse to ride with him from the start. Itâs better not to catch his disease. How about you ride in my car instead?â
âI dare not.â Melanieâs eyes were sharp, but her face showed no emotion. âMr. York, if I dare not ride in Leoâs car, then I dare not ride in your car either.â
âWhy?â Harlow was very dissatisfied, raising his eyes and glaring at her.
âBecause Iâm afraid of catching the disease,â Melanie said calmly.
âWhat did you say?â
Harlow was furious. He took a step forward and stared down at Melanie, like âa fierce beast with its bloodthirsty mouth wide open, ready to devour its prey.
âDonât you know? Your illness is much more severe than Leoâs.â
Melanie wasnât afraid of him. He was just a man who hollowed out by alcohol and lust.