Chapter 1632


    ric was fuming, his heart a tinderbox ignited at the thought of Hertha fancying someone else, dreaming of having her way with another man in bed. It was like a firecracker had been set off in ric''s chest, ring his temper instantly. How could she fancy someone else, fantasizing about being with another man in bed?


    ric mmed the brakes, his gaze shooting daggers at Hertha. Hertha, jolted forward by his sudden stop, nearly hit her forehead against the back of the passenger seat. She quickly steadied herself, barely avoiding injury. Shaken, her first concern was for Thssa, "Thssa, are you alright?" Thssa, clinging to the back of the driver''s seat, shook her head, "I''m fine."


    Hertha, irritated, red at ric, "Are you crazy, mming the brakes like that? What if you had given me another concussion? I''m still not over thest one!"


    ric, already seething, felt his anger dete a bit at her retort. His impulsive braking, he realized, had been reckless. Swallowing his pride, he mumbled an apology, "Sorry, it won''t happen again."


    "Is there going to be a next time? We''re not riding with you anymore!" Hertha huffed, turning her gaze away in a mix of anger and pride.


    ric,ing back to his senses, restarted the car, knowing Hertha was upset. He didn''t press her further on the topic. But the thought of her liking someone else, fantasizing about being with them, left ric feeling all kinds of messed up.


    They reached Star Harbor Vi first. Thssa told ric to stop at the entrance, sparing him the trouble of having to drive out again.N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content.


    Stepping out, Thssa walked towards her house, only to see someone standing at the door. The person was dressed in a sleek blue turtleneck under a ck and white checkered shirt, paired with navy slim-fit trousers and dark shoes. Standing tall and elegant, his presence was the epitome of grace, his eyes always holding a gentle smile.


    It was Callum Gordon, the very definition of gentlemanly charm. Thssa, surprised, asked, "Callum Gordon, what brings you here?"


    With a warm smile, Callum''s soft voice filled the air, "I''ve been waiting for you."


    "Waiting for me?" Thssa was puzzled, unsure of the reason behind his visit. As she unlocked the door, curiosity got the better of her, and she looked back at him.


    Callum, still smiling, gently asked, "Aren''t you going to invite me in?"


    Realization dawning, Thssa stepped aside, weing him politely, "Mr. Gordon, please,e in."


    Callum entered without another


    word, taking a seat on the sofa. Busy


    in the kitchen, Thssa poured


    some tea and set the cup before


    mete


    Callum, saying, "Mr. Gordon, please


    have some tea."


    Callum thanked her with a nod but didn''t reach for the cup. Instead, he urged, "Don''t fuss, sit down."


    Thssa sat opposite him, waiting for him to speak first. Choosing his words carefully, Callum began, "Here''s the thing, Reginald and I areunching à jewelry project together. Reginald made the mistake of listening to his sisterst time, not buying your design, which then went to the Crawley Group and the Sinir Group. Mr. Whitman and I regret not securing your designs right away. I''m here to inquire about yourpany''s next jewelry line?"


    Before Thssa could respond, Callum hastily added, "Rest assured, if the designs are yours and Ms. Kensington''s, we''ll definitely buy them."


    Thssa, initially not surprised,


    found herself amused by Callum''smitment, "Mr. Gordon, you''re ready to buy our next designs


    without even knowing what they''ll be like?"