Chapter 223

Chapter 223

“Oh, it’s you!” When Naomi saw Brendan approaching, she greeted him with a smile.

Brendan took his time to walk over. Naomi stared at him for a while before slurring, “Congratulations!”

Brendan’s expression darkened. “That’s it?”

They hadn’t seen each other for half a month, and this was all she had to say to him?

Seeing Brendan’s gloomy look, Naomi thought about how happy Sophia must be tonight. She and Brendan had been making rounds, toasting people. They made it look like the gathering was to celebrate their

engagement.

So Naomi said, “You two look cute together.”

Brendan’s expression grew more unpleasant at that.

Sensing Brendan’s silence and considering that he was now someone else’s boyfriend, Naomi excused

herself by saying, “I’ll head back in.”

But as she passed by Brendan, he grabbed her arm and forcefully pushed her back.

Her back hit the railing behind her, and Naomi winced in pain. Her tipsiness vanished instantly. If the

railing behind her had been a bit lower, she might have fallen off the rooftop and been seriously injured.

Before she could catch her breath, Brendan had said coldly, “Naomi, you should tell me what’s on your

mind. There’s no need to beat around the bush.”

Naomi couldn’t help but laugh. She was merely congratulating and complimenting Brendan’s relationship

with Sophia. Why was he saying she was acting weird?

Naomi swallowed her anger and asked, “How am I beating around the bush? Tell me. What should I have

said?”

Brendan stuffed his hands into his pockets. “You can tell me if you’re unhappy about my relationship with

Sophia.”

Naomi found this even more amusing. He was already with Sophia, and the Ludwig family had announced

their approval of her.

Brendan didn’t deny it too. What else could she say? Who was she to grow upset about it?

Naomi chuckled. “No. I’m not that shameless, nor am I in a position to be upset about this. Brendan, you can do whatever that makes you happy.

“If you think my presence is interfering with your relationship, I’m willing to disappear from your life.”

They used to be close. But since Brendan had a girlfriend, they should keep their distance.

After saying that, Naomi’s back was still throbbing with pain. When she later went to get it checked, she found that there was some internal bleeding from the incident.

Chapter 223

This was one of the reasons why she and Brendan later kept their distance and didn’t confide in each

other.

Brendan was used to having his way. And he was always the one calling the shots wherever he went. So Brendan didn’t look pleased when Naomi argued with him.

Brendan approached Naomi and pinched her face. “What are you talking about? You’re willing to disappear from my life? Then what about all the stunts you pulled in the past?”

Brendan’s questioning and pinching were the last straw. Naomi tried to remove his hand but failed. She finally grabbed his wrist and yelled, “What about them?

“I was just fooling around! You’re from the Ludwig family! Everyone in Ashburgh is dying to be your friend!”

After that, Naomi pushed with all her might and finally shoved Brendan away. When she turned back to Brendan, she could see the anger burning within his eyes.

Their eyes met. Thinking of how he treated her earlier, Naomi added, “Brendan, do you think you can get to where you are today without your family?

“Who do you think you are? And who are you to make the people of Ashburgh be at your beck and call? Who are you to act all high and mighty?

“Did you seriously think I liked you? Don’t flatter yourself! You’re the same as the other men I flirted with! You’re just a rich brat from the Ludwig family…”

Before Naomi could finish, Brendan slapped her, leaving her stunned.

Spin to Claim Your Surprise Reward!