Jane McCainâs mouth hung open as she struggled to utter a complete sentence.
âWho is âheâ?â Zara Jameson was confused.
âHe⦠heâ¦â Jane McCain wanted to say, heâs the famous Mr. King of the Howard Family!
So the man in that car must be the Howard family head! Purpleâs boyfriend is actually the Howard Family head?! Could she be seeing things because she drank too much?!
As words came to her lips, Jane McCain suddenly remembered her motherâs admonition.
Ruby Spencer once told her, âWhen youâre with friends, sometimes you need to rein it in a bit, especially with Miss Summers of the Summers Family. Donât ever offend her. I know you too well; you seem sensible enough usually, but once you get comfortable with friends, you speak your mind too freely and that can offend.â
At that time, Jane McCain was dismissive, replying, âItâs alright, they all know my character, and besides, Purple isnât the petty type.â
Ruby Spencer started to speak several times but stopped herself, and in the end, she sighed and said no more.
Now, could it be that her mother had sensed the connection between Purple Summers and the Howard family head long ago?
Jane McCainâs mind was in chaos, trying desperately to recall if she had said anything bad about Purpleâs boyfriend in front of her.
But a mind dulled by alcohol and frantic worry couldnât come up with anything, leaving her with an anxious pounding in her chest.
âSo Purple really did start dating someoneâ¦â Zara Jameson said, surprised and a little melancholic, âAnd she never even told us.â
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Zara Jameson comforted herself, ââ¦everyone has their own privacy, and I guess Purple was too shy to tell us.â
Hearing Zara Jamesonâs emotive words, Jane felt a chill.
Not telling was the right move!
How could she talk about such a thing? It would either bring enemies seeking revenge or drown her in other womenâs jealousy! With those from prestigious families all vying to marry into the top four families, Gavin Graves was only an heir to a family head and was already attracting a swarm of womenâlet alone Roy Howard, who is actually the family head!
â¦However, it seemed Roy Howard kept a clean slate around him? Thereâd never been any rumors about him, and there was talk of a fiancée, but recent news clarified there was no such engagement.
Could it be that the Howard family head broke off a marriage contact for Purple Summers?
In just moments, Jane McCain had conjured up an entire romantic drama in her head! She was so absorbed that she didnât even notice the taxi arriving and ended up being dragged into it by Zara Jameson in a dazeâ¦
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Purple Summers was straddling Alexander Summersâs lap.
She tilted her head back, drinking slowly from the soda bottle Alexander was holding.
âBurp.â She belched, no longer wanting to drink.
âDo you still feel sick?â Alexander asked, setting down the bottle and wrapping his arms around Purpleâs waist.
Purple shook her head and pressed her face against Alexanderâs chest.
Her face was burning up; she rubbed it against him, seeking a cool spot to reduce the fever.
But Alexanderâs chest was firm and warm. The sound of his heartbeat throbbed in her ears, making her head spin and feel loud.
She continued to rub against him, finding his faceâs temperature just right, and stuck her face against his.
âThis feels nice,â Purple murmured with half-closed eyes.
Alexander had never seen her this clingy and found it amusing yet refreshing.
He turned his cheek slightly, brushing against her soft lips.
Alexander pecked her lightly, his lips cool, smooth, like silken tofu.
The cool touch of his lips caught Purpleâs attention, and she moved closer, imitating his earlier gesture, gently kissing him.
ââ¦Itâs sweet,â Purple muttered drowsily, her tongue softly probing forward.