Chapter 1377


    Fabian was taken aback by Raeleigh''s re at Santiago, but he chuckled under his breath with a


    face donned in delight.


    Raeleigh, on the other hand, felt dispirited and continued to eat with her head down.


    "Fabian, what are you doing?"


    Jormen was a little irked and scolded his son. Fabian then responded, "Nothing, I just thought this


    lady looks a lot like an acquaintance of mine."


    Raeleigh raised her head slowly and looked at Fabian. She recalled the way his eyes bore into hers


    attentively, and she came to understand that her uncanny appearance was the reason for the


    stares.


    "My brother studied abroad, and he got to know someone there. He likes that person very much, but


    sadly, his feelings are unrequited, only seeing him as..."


    "Yamilet, that''s enough."


    Fabian quickly stopped Yamilet from speaking.


    Santiago looked over at him. "If you like her, Fabian, you can have her. We are just in a casual


    rtionship; there''s nothing real between us."


    "Santiago, this is not something to joke about. Don''t be ridiculous."


    Jormen reprimanded immediately. However, Santiago didn''t think much of it.


    Fabian looked at Raeleigh and said, "If you truly don''t see her as your future lover, I think you


    should break up with her."


    "No need for all that fuss. It''s just a fling. If you like her, you can have a go with her, Fabian."


    Raeleigh had lost her appetite. If it weren''t for the serious meeting, she would have probably gotten


    up and given Santiago a good beating.


    Fabian quietly observed Raeleigh and said, "Let''s eat."


    Santiago then said, "Go sit next to Fabian."


    Raeleigh didn''t get up, deciding not to follow Santiago''s orders.


    "Are you disobeying me?" Santiago sounded displeased. Raeleigh shot him a nce that entailed


    his doom after they went back.


    Then she stood up and went to where Fabian was. He looked at her in surprise, eyes twinkling


    behind his sses.


    Raeleigh took a seat, and the waiters were hot on their feet to prepare her new tes and cutleries.


    Fabian raised his hand instantly. "It''s alright; I''ll do it."


    Fabian''s temper was like his appearance, easygoing and polished.


    After the waiter backed away, Raeleigh settled her tes and cutleries herself. However, Fabian


    immediately stopped her, "I was the one who troubled you. Please, let me do it."


    With that, Raeleigh pulled her hands back lest they made skin contact.


    Fabian quickly put Raeleigh''s napkins in ce. Santiago, on the other hand, turned a blind eye and


    only lowered his head to eat.


    "My brother meant no harm."


    Yamilet spoke, constantly observing Santiago. Santiago raised his eyes and nced at Yamilet, but


    he had no intention of saying anything.


    Couldn''t care less about him, Yamilet then turned to Jacky and asked, "Mr. Scott, do you have an


    official job in this area?"


    "Not yet."


    Jacky didn''t say much.


    After that, Yamilet nodded and continued eating.


    Meanwhile, Fabian had taken a liking to Raeleigh and took great care of her.


    After she was done with her meal, Raeleigh sat aside silently lest things got out of hand.


    However, Fabian struck up a conversation with her. "Are you still studying?"


    Raeleigh thought for a moment before responding, "Yes, I am."


    "Which university are you attending?"


    "Elkton University."


    "What year are you in?"


    "First year."


    Raeleigh was continuously questioned, and she couldn''t just ignore him in front of so many people.


    On seeing that Raeleigh was getting annoyed and didn''t feel like talking, Fabian stopped asking.


    Santiago nced at the time, stood up, and said, "We still have matters to attend to; well be taking


    our leave first. I''ll see you around, Mr. Jormen."


    "Doe by often."


    "Of course."


    Santiago looked over to Raeleigh. She had already stood up, wanting to catch up with him at the


    door. However, just as she took a step, he stopped her. "You stay here."


    Taken aback, Raeleigh felt immensely disdained.


    Santiago turned around and left with Jacky.


    Raeleigh stood rooted on the spot, wanting to see what Santiago''s n was. She knew there was


    no way Jepherson wouldn''t get even with Santiago if she didn''t go back.


    In the end, Santiago left without even making a phone call.


    After the door closed, none of the people inside regarded Raeleigh. After ncing at his son,


    Jormen walked away without even acknowledging her, and the others followed suit. Everyone


    probably saw her as Santiago''s escort.


    Someone who would eat, drink, and sleep with him.


    After everyone left, Fabian looked at Raeleigh and asked, "Where do you live? I''ll take you home."


    Raeleigh sized Fabian up and said, "It''s alright; I''ll take a taxi home."


    "It''s not safe out there; it''ll be better if I give you a ride. Nothing good wille to someone as


    beautiful as you."


    Fabian said as he walked toward the door. Although Raeleigh was at a disadvantage, she knew she


    couldn''t depend on him.


    She thought she should teach Santiago a lesson and let him know what a sister-inw was capable


    of.


    "Let me call my fiance."


    Raeleigh was about to make a phone call when Fabian put his hand on her phone, saying, "He


    obviously doesn''t regard you as his fiancee. He''s just a yer; why are you devoting yourself to


    him?"


    Raeleigh found it amusing. "I think you''ve misunderstood. Santiago''s not my fiance but my younger


    brother."


    With that, she made the call. Fabian stood there, feeling a little upset, thinking it was out of the


    question for Santiago to treat her so, but there was no way other people wouldn''t cherish someone


    like her.


    Raeleigh got through to Jepherson and asked him, "Where are you?"


    "I''m at home." Jepherson stood up. He had just finished, and he happened to be talking to Ste,


    who sat across from him. In actuality, Ste was talking to Marissa; he barely spoke the entire time.


    "Something came up. I have to go."


    With that, he got up, wanting to leave. However, Marissa was visibly upset as she had just finished


    a good meal, but Jepherson immediately wanted to go.


    "Is it Raeleigh?"


    Jepherson turned around to face Marissa when he heard her voice but said nothing in response


    before leaving.


    Raeleigh knew Jepherson was at home. After waiting for a while, Fabian walked in front of


    Raeleigh. He was much taller than her, around Jepherson''s height. She slowly looked up and


    nced at Fabian as she made her way to the door, saying, "We came out for lunch, and Santiago


    left me with someone else. I''m in the restaurant right now, and a guy called Fabian offered to send


    me home. Can you pick me up?"


    Jepherson frowned. "Alright, I''ll be right there. Wait for me. Where are you?"


    He had already stepped out and arrived at the entrance of the manor. The car stopped beside him


    and the door opened for him to enter.


    After she told him her location, she hung up.


    "I''m really sorry."


    Raeleigh said cordially and opened the door to leave the room. Fabian followed Raeleigh to ask,


    "Are you a daughter of the Richards family?"


    Raeleigh cast a nce at Fabian and responded, "No."


    "Then what do you mean when you say Santiago is your younger brother? Did the Richards family


    really find the other child?"


    With that, Raeleigh stopped in her tracks and stared at him. "How do you know about this?"


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    Fabian did not answer but gave a knowing smile instead.