“Until next time…”
Colleen and Zane accompanied Hadley to the elevator, watching as the doors closed behind her retreating figure. s ? ?s FιndＮovel.net
“It’s nearly lunchtime,” Zane observed, glancing at his watch. He turned to Colleen. “I’ll grab the car keys and escort you and your mother to lunch.”
“Zane…” Colleen lifted her eyes to meet his, her expression carrying a certain weight. “You’re acting a bit oddly.”
“What?” Zane stiffened, reflexively touching his cheek. “What are you implying?”
“What do you imagine? Humph…” Colleen narrowed her eyes at him, studying him with the intensity of a detective. “Be honest. Do you have romantic feelings for Hadley?”
“What?” Zane recoiled in surprise. “What makes you think that?”
“Because…” Colleen lifted her chin with subtle defiance. “The last time you quit smoking, it was entirely because of your ex-wife.”
During that time, Zane’s ex-wife hadn’t been particularly sensitive to cigarette smoke; she simply despised men who smoked. As a result, she demanded that Zane quit, and he had obediently complied. However, after their divorce two years ago, he had resumed smoking with a vengeance, especially in the immediate aftermath.
Colleen folded her arms and stated with unwavering certainty, “In our last meeting, you were still smoking regularly. Then I told you that Hadley is sensitive to cigarette smoke, and suddenly you’re quitting again. If this isn’t for Hadley, then who is it for?”
Zane found himself momentarily speechless.
Having been thoroughly exposed by his perceptive cousin, a wave of embarrassment washed over him.
After a brief hesitation, Zane chuckled softly and confessed without hesitation, “You’re usually so clueless about your own romantic situations, but now you’re surprisingly perceptive when it comes to others.”
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He nodded, his voice calm and direct. “Yes, I’ve developed genuine feelings for Hadley.”
“Zane!” Colleen’s eyes widened in astonishment. “Really? My instincts were right? I thought so!”
She grabbed his arm with uncontainable excitement. “But honestly, I can’t blame you. We’re talking about Hadley, after all.”
Friendship aside, Colleen considered Hadley to be undeniably one of the most breathtaking women she had ever encountered. Even in the entertainment industry, renowned for its abundance of stunning individuals, few could compare to her ethereal beauty.
While it wasn’t admirable to judge someone solely on their physical appearance, Colleen had to admit that extraordinary beauty wielded undeniable, mesmerizing power.
“However…” Colleen’s excitement quickly shifted to concern as her brow furrowed. “Zane, you understand Hadley’s complicated circumstances, don’t you?”
“Yes, I’m fully aware,” Zane acknowledged, his tone serious.
“Unfortunately…” Colleen let out a heavy sigh. “She recently ended her relationship with Eric. After all those years of tangled history, I fear it will be difficult for her to…”
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