Chapter 190


    Robert''s eyes widened in shock. “Huh? You don’t like Rose? Then why are you so nice to her?”


    Patrick’s eyes flickered. “Treating her well doesn’t mean | like her. She’s from the countryside. It’s not easy for her to get to where


    she is now. | can’t make life difficult for her because of a small matter.”


    The truth was that Patrick kissed Violet that night on the pretext of being


    drunk.


    For the first time, he bared his heart.


    Yet, he was pped by Violet.


    That night. Patrick left North Star Vi and went back to the vi belonging to Robert.Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org.


    During that time, Rose was still staying in the vi. When she saw Patrick return, she poured him a ss of wine without saying


    a word. She then sat quietly at one side and kept her distance.


    It was the first time Patrick was overwhelmed with emotions.


    He asked Rose why she took part in such social gatherings.


    It was then that Rose told him about her situation.


    Rose came from the countryside and had six older sisters back home. Their family was very poor.


    Hence, Rose went to look for work in the city and started acting by ident. In the beginning, she thought her dream was going


    toe true. However, after entering the entertainment industry, she realized that the entertainment circle was meant for


    wealthy people. Without money and power, her chances would be limited. It was impossible for her to seed.


    She told Patrick that she was aware there was no free lunch in the world. One must work hard to achieve sess. Rose did not


    want to pretend that she was pure and innocent. instead, she was determined to take a chance and strive for sess. She


    yearned to escape poverty.


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    Under normal circumstances, Patrick would not bother about such topics.


    There were too many poor people in the world. He could not help all of them.


    Perhaps Rose had helped him ovee his emotions that night, and he now understood her a little more.


    That was the reason why he did not do anything to refute the scandals between the both of them. He also allowed her to obtain


    more resources.


    Robert, on the other hand, was a lot more discerning.


    When he heard Patrick saying that Rose was from the countryside, he could imagine the so b story she must have told Patrick.


    He sighed. “Looks like Rose is putting up a show in front of you. She’s pretending to be pitiful to gain your sympathy.”


    Patrick gave him a sidelong nce, but he did not refute what Robert said.


    Robert''s eyes flickered. “So, if it’s not Rose, then who is it? Who do you


    like?”


    After pondering for a moment, Robert suddenly froze. He stared at


    like Violet!”


    Patrick in disbelief. “Da mn it. Don’t tell me you


    Patrick became tense. He leaned against the couch and did not say a word.


    Robert mumbled, “How can it be? So, do you really like Violet? Yes, she’s at good fighter and also ys billiards well. | know


    she’s very talented, and she’s very pretty. | thought both of you were only scratching each other’s backs. You''ll part ways after


    getting what both of you want.”


    Patrick''s face looked cold. He remained silent.


    Robert leaned over and stared at Patrick. He scrutinized Patrick''s face as if he was appraising a piece of precious gem.


    He shook his head, looking perplexed. “No way. How can you like her? Did you ask me how to woo girls because you want to


    pursue her? No, no, no. This is such a rare urrence. It’s a historical moment. | need to record


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    this.”


    Patrick gave him an icy re. “Can you answer my question?”


    Robert smiled awkwardly and cleared his throat. “All right, | won’t keep you in suspense. After all, we’re such good friends. |


    won''t withhold any secrets from you. The best ways to woo a woman are rather old- fashioned.”


    Patrick’s face was devoid of any expression. He still did not say a word.


    Robert continued, “Women are emotional creatures. Men use different methods to win their hearts. There is one thing women


    have inmon. They like romance. They like persistent men who treat their partners well.”


    Frowning, Patrick wanted to probe further. He asked d sarcastically, “Have you been persistent in treating a woman well? What


    proof do you have that your advice is correct?”


    Robert immediately snorted, “Don’t underestimate me. Forget it. I’ll be upfront with you. If you want to win Violet''s heart, you


    have to pick her up from work, send her flowers and gifts, bring her on dates, and have meals with her. Be persistent and


    remember to pamper her with some romance every day. You''ll win her heart eventually. After that, you can...”


    Robert then gave Patrick a knowing wink.


    Patrick frowned, looking puzzled. “What can | do after that?”


    Robert let out an awkward cough. “Then, it’s time to do what two lovers. should do. Do you have to ask so explicitly?”


    Patrick kept quiet. He looked at Robert and wondered if he should have even consulted Robert about the matter.


    Robert thought Patrick did not understand what he meant and winked. “Come on, Patrick. Don’t tell me you’re such a wholesome


    man that you don’t understand what I’m talking about.”


    Patrick looked at him coldly and lowered his eyes. No one knew what he was thinking.


    Suddenly, he replied, “Okay, | got it.”


    Robert immediately grinned and said in an ambiguous tone, “That’s good. You know, women like men to have a high-


    performance drive in that


    aspect.”


    Patrick looked at him nkly and asked another question, “How do you. know if she likes you?”


    Robert snapped his fingers as if he was very experienced in romantic rtionships. “That’s so simple. If a woman is jealous, it


    means she likes.


    you.”


    When Patrick heard the word jealous. His expression darkened. He did not ask any further.


    Robert tried to devise a n for Patrick. “In my opinion, you don’t have to exin your rtionship with Rose to her. It’s a good


    opportunity to test her and see if she will be jealous of Rose.”


    Patrick did not say anything. He was starting to think if the n would work.


    Robert finally realized that Patrick was serious this time. It waspletely different from his previous rtionship with Gloria.


    He smirked, “Tsk tsk. Look at you. The block of ice has finally melted. Fortunately, both of you are married legally. You can keep


    her by your side and try to win her heart slowly.”


    Robert was still contemting how to help Patrick when thetter suddenly asked, “Can | not confess my feelings to her?”