Chapter 17 It was nearly 11 p.m., yet, the streets were still clogged with relentless traffic.
We crawled forward in heavy silence, the weight of unspoken words filling the space between us.
phone kept buzzing with incoming messages, each one slicing through the fragile quiet.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtI glanced down, seeing Rolin's nflash on the screen. He'd sentthe documents he promised earlier.
Leo must've noticed because he suddenly started honking furiously, even though the car ahead hadn't budged.
"Put your phone on silent," he ordered, his voice chillingly cold.
I sighed, reluctantly complying as I silenced the notifications.
Frustrated and restless, I opened Rolin's file, hoping it would distractfrom the suffocating silence in the car.
This is a video recording of my participation in a piano competition. In the picture, I was dressed in an elegant white dress, immersed in a melodious melody with a brisk yet focused posture, playing every note with seriousness and affection.
Despite being asked to mute them, I couldn't help but marvel at them, each play reflecting the musical talent I once possessed.
On top of that, there are sbusiness proposals and project details inside the file.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAs if seeing my thoughts, Rolin messaged again, almost too perfectly timed.
[What do you think? Not too shabby, right?] [Want to give it a try? How about fulfilling the dream you had then? You have one month. Impressand you can be a partner.] [And trust me, the bonuses are nothing to scoff at.] 12:44 After I Amazed the World, the Cold Alpha Regretted 12.7% Chapter 17 Temptation gnawed at me, real and undeniable.
I Suddenly, it hit me-Why I had envied Rolin and Emma so fiercely.
They had something I'd lost long ago-passion for their own lives. In my pursuit of Leo's dreams, I'd let mine slip away.
But now, for the first tin years, something beyond him hinc finally felt more important.