Ch.2077 Chapter 2082 - When Love Comes Late

Casting a glance at Felix, Joann apologized to Lindsay.

âIâm really sorry, Lindsay.

Iâm in a rush and canât take you with me.

How about we have dinner together another day?â

As she pulled away from Lindsayâs grasp, Joann discreetly signaled Felix with a knowing look in her eyes.

Understanding her cue, Felix quickly embraced Lindsay and said, âSince Joann is tied up, allow me to drive you home.

Lindsay struggled against his hold, her strength no match for Felixâs.

Powerlessly, she watched Joann depart, now even more convinced that Joann had intentionally orchestrated this meeting.

Noticing Lindsayâs furrowed brow, Felix chuckled lightly.

âDonât be so afraid of me.

I donât hurt people, especially beautiful women Like you.

Lindsay felt a wave of revulsion but masked her discomfort.

She attempted to remove Felixâs hand from her shoulder, asserting, âFelix, Iâm not afraid.

Iâm just not accustomed to this.

As she spoke, she subtly stepped away from him.

Of course, Felix noticed her movements.

Her cautious demeanor only piqued his interest further; her resistance made her all the more intriguing to him.

He closed the distance again and queried, âYouâve been cold to me since your return.

Do you have a boyfriend now?â

The scent of cigarettes and wine clung to him, nearly overwhelming Lindsay, but she maintained her composure, concealing her disgust.

âOf course not.

I donât have a boyfriend,â she said, forcing a smile and pushing him away once more.

Delighted by her confirmation, Felix grinned broadly.

Seizing the moment, he pleaded, âSince you donât have a boyfriend, why do you reject me? I have adored you for a long time.

Give me a chance-I promise to treat you well.

Lindsay was immensely irritated yet forced to maintain a facade of cordiality toward Felix.

A man of his temperament could be unpredictable when crossed.

It had taken her considerable effort to distance herself from him.

âFelix, Iâve just returned from abroad and my focus is on my career right now.

Iâm not considering a relationship at the moment, Iâm sorry,â she explained with a measured calm.

Felix responded thoughtfully, âI understand you.

Youâre young and itâs only natural for you to want to work hard.

I just hope you wonât cut off contact with me, and that youâll allow me the chance to woo you.

As he spoke, he edged closer to her once more.

Witnessing his advance, Lindsay instinctively stepped back, asserting, âI can give you a chance.

With an idea in mind, she continued, âBut Felix, I donât see a future with someone who spends his days in places Like this.

She knew all too well Felixâs reputation as a playboy; his years spent hopping from bar to bar, from dawn till dusk.

It was unlikely he could meet her standards.