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The moment “Mr. Lionel” was mentioned, everyone’s gaze shifted towards the direction Daphne was
pointing at. At first, everyone thought Daphne was just trying to cause a distraction, but when they
turned and looked, Lionel was actually standing in the jewelry
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store across the street.
Next to Lionel was a woman wearing a blue cloak. She was tall and even from a distance, you could
tell she was stunning.
They stood in front of the diamond ring counter, looking pretty close, like old friends.
Thest time Mr. Lionel was caught up in some juicy gossip was with his manager, Albertine. But in the
end, she tied the knot with the well–known director, Babur Farrell.
Before rify his rtionship with Albertine, Mr. Lionel was always at the center of the rumor mill. Be it
an Oscar–winning actress or a supermodel, if he was in the picture, gossip was bound to follow.
But sadly, ever since he and Albertine called it quits, there’s been no more gossip about Mr. Lionel. He
seemed to have turned a new leaf and stopped hobnobbing with female celebrities and models. He
also seemed more focused on work.
Even at press conferences, he wanted more attention on his work. People all thought he was just being
discreet about his love life, but no matter how much the media dug, there were no leads.
After a long scandal–free streak, who would’ve thought Mr. Lionel would show up in public with a
woman, and while shopping for diamond rings, no less!
All the reporters dashed towards Lionel,pletely forgetting about Daphne, who was their original
target.
Daphne also followed the reporters. Just a few days ago, she had worked her butt off to get an
exclusive interview with Mr. Lionel about his love life. The magazine interview hadn’t even been
published!
If Mr. Lionel’s going public with his rtionship now, then what was the point of the interview?
This might even jeopardize Daphne’s potential promotion.
Thinking about that, Daphne regretted impulsively giving the media a scoop about Lionel. Who knew he
was here to shop for a diamond ring with a woman!
Like a detective, Daphne bought a baseball cap and arge shawl to disguise herself so that she won’t
get recognized by the reporters. She then followed the reporters into the jewelry store.
The woman who appeared with Lionel in the jewelry store was ssy. At first nce, Daphne
recognized her.
It was Katie, a multi–talented actress who had worked with Lionel years ago. Because of their movie,
The Mythical Dragon Whisker, fans gave them the nickname Kitty&Lion.
Back then, some people spected that they fell in love during filming, but Lionel had dated many
women afterwards, and he never publicly admitted being with Katie.
Looks like they’ve been in a low–key rtionship all this time!
Daphne was once a suppo
of Lionel and Albertine.
Standing in the crowd, Daphne watched as the reporters surrounded Lionel and Katie, mic in hand,
asking about their rtionship.
Lionel and Katie, wearing and sunsses, seemed surprised by the media’s presence. Daphne,
standing behind the crowd, only
came to check on her magazine interview.
The reporters started grilling Lionel and Katie about their rtionship.
Lionel looked directly at Katie, his gaze
oft, as
if asking her if they should go public.
Daphne rolled her eyes under her cap, thinking: Lionel is shameless! Just a few days ago during the
interview he said he didn’t have a perfect partner in mind, and now he’s out shopping for a diamond
ring with someone else?
Especially when Katie’s diamond ring still had the price tag on it!
As Daphne wasining, Katie stepped forward, took off her sunsses and mask, and said to the
media with a smile, “You guys got it all wrong, my rtionship with Mr. Lionel is not what you think…”
Daphne snorted under her breath, “Mr. Lionel and I are just good friends.”
Daphne, who was talking to herself, didn’t realize Lionel had seen her mouth movements.
Daphne was a bit disappointed, worrying that her interview might be a flop. Just as she was thinking
about digging up some dirt on Lionel, she heard Katieugh and say, “Mr. Lionel indeed came to help
me choose a diamond ring.”
Daphne smirked.
Not long ago Lionel said in an interview that he had no partner… What a liar!
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Daphne nced at Lionel, who was letting Katie do all the talking while he was ying with his phone,
not exining or confirming anything. How terrible to let a woman take the bullet!
A reporter asked, “Are you and Mr. Lionel secretly married like Mr. Hernandez and Ms. Abraham?”
At this, even Daphne perked up her ears to hear Katie’s reply.
Katie quickly waved her hands, smiling all the while, “You guys got it all wrong, Mr. Lionel is just here to
help me out as a friend. Our rtionship isn’t what you’re imagining, my fiancé is Mr. Lionel’s cousin.”
These words left Daphne bbergasted.
So Lionel hadn’t lied, the interview was valid, and there was still hope for her promotion!
Daphne instantly broke into a huge grin.
Mr. Lionel is such a good man!
The reporters were all shocked, they didn’t expect Katie to be engaged, let alone to Lionel’s cousin.
Daphne didn’t care about any of that. After getting the answer she wanted, she was happy and
satisfied and was ready to leave.
Suddenly, Lionel turned towards Daphne and shed a heart–melting smile.
He swiftly moved behind Daphne, grabbing her arm, “Babe, you misunderstood again?”
Daphne was totally confused, pointing at her face, “Me? Babe?”
“Well, since Mr. Hernandez’s love life is out in the open, let’s use this chance to announce ours!” Lionel
said, even though he was talking about revealing their rtionship, he lowered Daphne’s hat even
further and adjusted her posture, shielding the petite Daphnepletely from the camera lenses.
Daphne was well protected by Lionel, and the media could only capture the back of her head.
Daphne looked bewildered, like a deer caught in headlights. In Lionel’s arms, she was having a hard
time breathing.
She really wanted to ask Mr. Lionel: Are we that close?
But Mr. Lionel didn’t even give her a chance to speak, he pressed her head against his chest and led
her towards the his van. After getting in the car, Lionel spoke a few words to the driver, who then left.
When Daphne came to her senses, she realized that Katie had already safely left under the escort of
the security, and all the reporters were waiting outside the van for her and Lionel.
Only then did Daphne react, saying to Lionel, “You used me!”
When Daphne came to her senses, she realized that the man sitting across from her was Mr. Lionel…
who might be her future boss, because there were rumors that Mr. Lionel was nning to buy
Gentlemen.
Snapping back to reality, Daphne looked at Lionel with a full–faced smile, “What an honor to be your
human shield!”
“Babe, if you don’t show your face, you’re not a real shield.” Lionel looked at Daphne with a charming
gaze.
Hearing Lionel say the word ‘babe‘, Daphne felt her legs go weak.
She forced a smile at Lionel, “Mr. Lionel, just call me Daphne!”
“Daphne.”
“Hmm?” Indeed, being called by her name sounded much better.
“You’re in trouble.”
Daphne looked out the car window, then she hesitated and looked at Lionel, asking, “Why? What
happened?”
Lionel thought carefully and answered Daphne seriously, “I mean, you might need some help.”
Just as Daphne was pondering the meaning of his answer, the driver opened the car door again and
walked in, handing Lionel a ck bag.
Lionel took the bag and handed it to Daphne.
Daphne, somewhat puzzled, took the bag and then nced at the shape inside… pads and tampons?
Daphne immediately thought of Lionel’s words and her face turned pale…
She immediately stood up from the car seat, her face full of embarrassment…
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