Chapter 182: Chapter 182

Dear Sweetheart Chapter 182 What A Move James nodded. “I didn’t expect that the interpreter from Faymon Group I was ordered to protect is you, Rayna.”

Rayna let out a dry laugh.

So it’s really James! My eyes didn’t play tricks on me!

After learning about those things, Rayna was so astounded that she almost had a heart attack. “All right. Let’s put aside the fact that you lied to me. We’ll talk about you and Ms. Winton.”

Kristie whined piteously, “But Rayna...”

Ignoring her, Rayna looked at James coldly. “Do you want her or me?”

“Rayna, please don’t make things difficult for me. She’s the girl I like, while you’re my sister. Both of you are important to me.”

James was put in a tight spot.

“So you want her, huh?”

“Rayna...”

“Fine. I got it. You don’t have to say anything else!” Rayna grabbed her bag and got up. “You are old enough to do what you want. Well, I guess you’ll only learn your lesson after you suffer in life.”

She was about to leave in a huff, but Linda walked over at that moment.

“Mom?” Seeing that it was really Linda, Rayna asked in shock, “Why are you here?”

“My son-in-law sent someone to pick me up and bring me here so we could all have a meal together,” Linda replied. When she noticed that both Curtis and James were present, she said in slight surprise, “Hey, James, you’re here, too?”

Rayna immediately turned around to stare daggers at Curtis, who was calm and composed as ever.

No wonder he has been silent all this while! He’s got this all planned out!

“Ms. Linda,” Curtis greeted politely and didn’t mind being called “son-in-law” by Linda. At the same time, he also gave Kristie a look.

Taking the hint, Kristie got up to help Linda and said dutifully, “Ms. Linda, you must be tired after the journey. Have a seat. I’ll pour you a cup of coffee.”

After pouring a cup of coffee, she politely handed it to Linda.

“Thank you.” Feeling somewhat embarrassed by the treatment she received, Linda beckoned for Kristie to take a seat as well.

“You’re as pretty as a celebrity.”

Kristie blushed. “Thank you for your compliment.”

Rayna rolled her eyes.

Poor Kristie. It must be tiring for her to be so pretentious all the time.

Linda took a sip of her coffee and asked James, “Why aren’t you at school? It’s not the weekends.”

“I don’t have class in the morning.” As James spoke, he pulled Kristie to his side. “Mom, this is Kristie, my girlfriend. I came here today to introduce her to Rayna.”

Linda hummed a response, but when James’ words finally sank in, she stammered in surprise, “G-Girlfriend?”

“Ms. Linda, James and I are really in love with each other. Don’t break us up. I’m fine with any amount of betrothal gift,” Kristie said in a meek tone while squatting down next to Linda.

“My mom doesn’t know anything. Don’t fool her. Mom, Ms. Winton is no ordinary woman. She’s a famous celebrity and Mr.

Faymon’s sister. I don’t agree with them being together. Their backgrounds are too different.” Rayna refused to let them play on Linda’s emotions.

Linda looked at Kristie and nodded. “No wonder she’s so pretty. The difference in their backgrounds is indeed really huge.”

Rayna breathed a sigh of relief, but to her dismay, Linda added, “I think she and James make a nice couple. She’s such a nice girl.”

“Mom, am I not making it clear enough? How can they make a nice couple? She’s Mr. Faymon’s sister. Do you think any man can marry her? Besides, she’s not nice.” Rayna was about to go crazy.

Curtis said slowly, “It’s true that not anyone is qualified to date Kristie, but I’m okay if it’s James. He’s a smart and bold man with a bright future.”

Rayna shot daggers at Curtis, badly wishing she could gag him with a tablecloth.

“I know you love your brother and want the best for him, but he’s a grown man now. You should let him make his own decisions,”

said Linda.

Speechless, Rayna could not help but ask, “Mom, what motivational book have you been reading lately?”

Why does she sound like some motivational speaker?

Linda sighed. “Honey, you know that I have no strong points. I’m weak and timid, so I hope you kids can do what you want and be with anyone you love.”

After a pause, she added, “Your background and Mr. Faymon’s are very different, too, right?”

“What are you talking about, Mom? Our relationship isn’t what you think.” Rayna’s face flushed as she felt awkward.

“Are you going to get married without dating each other first?” asked Linda in puzzlement. Then, she turned to Curtis and lectured, “Son, you can’t do this. You can’t be engaged to another woman and still date my daughter. Can’t you see? My daughter treats you well. After you had an accident, she helped you to manage your company while taking care of you. Besides, you’re Ms. Winton’s brother. You have to set an example for her.”

Kristie chimed in, “Ms. Linda, you can just call me Kristie.”

Instead of getting angry, Curtis replied obediently, “You’re right. I’ll handle this matter properly.”

Rayna held her forehead and was utterly exasperated.

We should all be criticizing James, but why is the focus back on me now?

During the meal, Kristie, who was eager to please Linda, showered the latter with praises and compliments. Linda was tickled pink and grew increasingly fond of the young woman.

Halfway through the meal, Linda left the dining table for a while.

When she returned a few minutes later, she gave a monetary gift to Kristie. “A little gift for you.”

“Thanks, Ms. Linda!” Kristie happily accepted it.

The fact that Linda gave her a monetary gift during their first meeting showed that the former had recognized her as James’

girlfriend and possibly future wife. Therefore, Kristie was over the moon.

Rayna was the most depressed throughout the meal.

The emotional shock she experienced that morning was no less than that at the Faymon residence a few days ago. If it weren’t for her strong mentality, she would have had a heart attack and ended up in the hospital.

Curtis glanced at her. “Still upset?”

“Aren’t you upset that Kristie is now taken? Curtis, how can you be so cunning? Are you even a man?” Rayna was mad at the sight of him.

I’ve lost everything because of you!

Compared to her foul temper, Curtis was calm and composed. “Well, your brother is a fine man, so I’m not upset.”

Rayna was bereft of speech.

Curtis flashed her a faint, charming smile, which was a rare occasion. “Kristie is kind-hearted albeit having little whims and caprices. You don’t need to worry about her and your brother.”

Rayna sneered. “Little whims and caprices? She went as far as kidnapping people. You call that little whims and caprices?”

“You found out about what happened that night?” asked Curtis.

Rayna snapped, “Shouldn’t I know? I told you that the date was wrong, but you lied to me and said that I remembered it wrong.”

“You’re drugged. Why—” Curtis stopped midsentence as he narrowed his eyes. “Wyatt?”

Rayna remained silent.

Curtis’ expression turned gloomy.

Wyatt is clearly asking for trouble! How dare he keep playing tricks on me?

Rayna inched away from Curtis guiltily. Mr. Lopez, I didn’t rat you out. Mr. Faymon is just too smart. I hope you don’t run into him recently.

Achoo!

Wyatt, who was dealing with some things at Faymon Group, shivered suddenly and sneezed hard.

He rubbed his nose and muttered, “Why do I feel like something bad’s going to happen?”

His phone rang in the next second.

He hurriedly answered the call and asked cheekily, “Curtis, when will you transfer me the money?”

Curtis replied with a grim tone, “How dare you still ask for money?”