Just as she had arrived at her car, the president of the Halls Group suddenly walked up to her, a bouquet in hand!
The Halls Group had collaborated several times with the Burtons before, and because of that, she was well acquainted with the man. Sadly, he had also proposed to her on multiple occasions… and though she kept rejecting him, he never seemed to get the hint!
“There you are, Miss Burton… Since you’re off work, I was wondering if you’d join me for dinner tonight…” asked the charming man.
Feeling awkward, she was just about to come up with an excuse when Elliot suddenly grabbed her by the waist and said, “Oh? Another one of your admirers, Yulia…? Sorry, but she already has a boyfriend, my man. If that doesn’t deter you enough, then you should know that she prefers her partners younger. Now please leave.”
Startled to hear that, the man glanced at Yulia, his eyes begging for an explanation…
Yulia herself was eager to just escape this embarrassing situation, but before she could even pry herself away from Elliot’s grasp, she heard him add, “Anyway, remember our promise to play some games together tonight? Let’s just leave him already.”
With that, he pulled her into the car and started the engine… But before driving off, he made sure to wind the window down before saying, “Speaking of, Yulia and I are going to get married soon, so… Give up already, you old fart.”
Throughout their journey in the car, Yulia remained silent, her mind continuing to replay everything that Elliot had said… What’s more, she could still feel the warmth of his hand on her waist…
Her train of thought was cut short when she heard Elliot ask, “…Are you mad, Yulia…? I saw that you seemed uncomfortable around him and I just wanted to help… Don’t tell me-”
“No, no, I really don’t like him… That aside… You’re quite physical even around women, huh…?” muttered Yulia who still remembered how casual he always was around her and Rea.
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