Chapter 1489


    Chapter 1489


    Ida retracted her gaze, taking a sip of the red wine in her hand. “He’s not cute anymore.”


    Chase chuckled. “You used to say he was too childish. Now you’re saying he’s not cute? What exactly


    are you looking for, Ida?”


    Ida set her wine ss down. “I don’t want anything. I’m going to the restroom.”


    She then got up, adjusting her thin-framed sses before, heading towards the restroom.


    The restroom at this banquet hall had a unisex sink area. After using the restroom, Ida saw a man


    washing his hands.


    From his reflection in the mirror, she recognized that it was Bryan.


    She did not halt but continued to the sink as if everything were normal, without a hint of surprise on her


    face.


    Bryan caught her reflection in the mirror. “Long time no see, Ida!”


    She replied while washing her hands. “Indeed, it’s been a while.”


    Bryan gave her a polite smile. “Ida, you seem to have changed quite a bit.”


    Ida raised an eyebrow. “Oh? How so?”


    Bryan smiled. “Your skin doesn’t look as good, and you seem to have aged. You’re not as radiant as


    you were three years ago.”


    Ida was speechless.


    Well, wasn’t he a charmér?


    Her silence made Bryan frown. “I was just joking, Ida. You’re not really mad, are you?”


    Ida, having washed her hands, turned off the faucet. She sounded nonchnt. “No, you’re right. To


    you, I must seem old!”


    She didn’t linger on Bryan and instead turned to grab a paper towel to dry her hands.


    Suddenly, a pair of strong hands grabbed her shoulders, spinning her back around.


    Startled, Ida looked at Bryan, who had turned her around, waiting for an exnation.


    Bryan, holding her by the shoulders, looked down at her. “Upon closer inspection, you’re not that old.


    You have good genes, so a few signs of aging only add to your charm.”


    As he spoke, he moved closer.


    Too close.


    Ida had to admit that he had grown more attractive. His youthful charm was nowplemented with a


    mature sexiness.


    She wasn’t resisting his advances and didn’t feel like she’d be at a disadvantage, so she slowly closed


    her eyes.


    But instead of what she expected, she heard a chuckle.


    Bryanughed lightly. “Ida, why did you close your eyes? Did you think I was going to kiss you?”


    Ida’s eyes snapped open, and in the eyes of the once sincere and passionate young man, she saw


    mockery and yfulness.


    Ah! She’d been yed.


    She didn’t respond, only adjusting her sses.


    Bryan added. “Sorry to disappoint you. I have a girlfriend now, and I wouldn’t kiss another woman. I’m


    verymitted, unlike you, who seems to change partners frequently.”


    His words stung.


    Ida responded nonchntly. “Indeed, you’re a good man. I can’tpare.”


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    After seeing her unbothered reaction, Bryan reached out his hand.