Chapter 2384


    Cheryl took out a handkerchief and diligently wiped the chair before sitting beside Nathan. She stared at him with narrowed eyes before saying nonchntly, “We used to be ssmates, and we could be considered friends after graduation. However, you didn''t look for me thest time you came to the capital. I was the one who took the initiative to look for you. This time, if we hadn''t met by coincidence, I''m assuming that you wouldn''t have taken the initiative to contact me, am I right?"


    Nathan chuckled. "How can that be? I''ve been wanting to visit your house, but I just haven''t found the right time to do so."


    Cheryl scoffed. "That''s an excuse!


    Despite knowing that you''re lying, hearing it still makes me happy."


    Upon hearing that, Nathan was unsure how to react.


    Cheryl poured herself some white wine in another ss and raised it toward him. “Cheers."


    Although there were ten guests at the table, she only toasted him.


    However, the guests knew who she was and could tell that her focus was solely on Nathan, so they did not dare to show unhappiness at herck of acknowledgment.


    Nathan clinked sses with her.


    After consuming another ss of wine, Cheryl''s cheeks grew red, which made her seem even more alluring.


    As she gazed at him, her voice also became gentle. "When did you return to the capital?"


    "Yesterday,"


    "Nathan replied with a smile.


    Cheryl looked around and did not see Penny, so she asked curiously, "Didn''t your wifee with you?"


    "She''s in the South. There are matters in thepany that requires her attention," he replied.


    She nodded in response.


    Nathan nced at her. "How have you been recently?" he inquired.


    Cheryl replied instantly, "Not well!"Têxt ? N?velDrama.Org.


    After saying that, she even looked at Nathan with slight resentment.


    Nathan felt a little awkward upon hearing her response and cleared his throat. He was about to change the topic to ease the awkwardness when a male voice oozing with resentment rang out beside him. "There you are, Cheryl. I''ve been looking everywhere for you."


    Raising his head, Nathan spotted a furious-looking handsome man dressed entirely in white walking over with several of his men.


    The man reeked of alcohol and was obviously tipsy.


    As for the men following behind him, their eyes gleamed sharply as they walked with powerful and firm steps, breathing steadily. It was obvious that they were highly skilled in the


    Ancient Arts.


    Nathan recognized the man d in white as the direct descendant of the Norris family, one of the five Reclusive Families, and their representative, Hubert.


    As soon as she saw Hubert, Cheryl''s expression darkened.


    It turned out that he was the potential suitor that her family had recently arranged for her.


    Cheryl met with him to please her family members, but within ten minutes of the meeting, she came up with an excuse to leave.


    However, she did not expect the yboy to fall for her and persistently bother her.


    What annoyed her further was that her parents happily approved of Hubert pestering her, thinking that he was just trying to court her.


    Cheryl knew that he had never been short of women and could not ept him messing around with many girls and celebrities every day while simultaneously pretending to pursue her passionately.


    Hence, she had been avoiding him for the past couple of days.


    Never would she have thought that a drunk Hubert woulde looking for her during the banquet on this day.


    Cheryl said coldly, "Hubert, we''ve


    only gone on a blind date once. Besides, I also think that we''re notpatible and cannot even be considered friends, so what right do yott have in controlling where I go?"


    Despite being in a drunken blur, Hubert''s face hardened with


    arrogance as he snorted. "There''s


    not been a single woman that can''t get I''m interested in you, Cheryl,


    which means that you''re mine."


    Cheryl snapped, “Leave, you psycho. My friend and I are drinking, so don''t disturb us."


    Friend?


    A malicious glint shed in Hubert''s eyes as his gaze fell upon Nathan.


    "I don''t want to see you, so get out of my sight before I get angry, punk," he spat coldly while looking at thetter arrogantly.


    Nathan furrowed his brows. He did not expect to be dragged into the mess.


    He took out a cigarette and put it in his mouth while reaching for the metal lighter on the table. "This is between the two of you and has nothing to do with me, so don''t disturb my meal," he said calmly.


    Upon seeing that Nathan not only refused to leave but even intended on smoking in front of him, Hubert was enraged.


    Before the former could pick up the lighter, he swept it off the table in one swift move.


    The lighter fell onto the ground with a tter.


    Hubert loomed over Nathan as he bellowed, "I told you to get lost! Did you not hear me?"


    Nathan met his gaze with indifference. "I don''t like looking up at people, so you better get down on your knees and talk to me," he uttered coldly.


    What?


    Nathan''s words had Hubert scoffing.


    How dare he be so disrespectful to a member of the Norris family! Does he have a death wish?