Chapter 262: Chapter 262

Dear Sweetheart Chapter 262 Doing You A Favor Curtis’ gaze turned dark as he listened to those words. “I asked Wyatt to check the surveillance footage and saw Mr. Ziegler walking past you. He even smiled and said something to you. I didn’t expect him to pull off such a trick.”

“He was only reminding me to be careful.” Speaking of which, Rayna was inundated with fear upon recalling the scene on that fateful day. “Had I not gone to chat with Mr. Xavier, I would’ve been...”

A wave of guilt washed over Curtis on that note. The man caressed the woman’s dainty cheek and apologized, “Sorry. It was my negligence.”

Rayna shook her head instead. “No, I’m the one who should’ve been more careful. Besides, you’re the organizer of the cocktail reception of Faymon Group, so if you had been giving ear to me all the time, you’d only be opening up avenues of gossip.”

“But I worry about your safety. It’d be best to also let Wyatt give you a hand on this matter.”

“No way. You guys shouldn’t intervene,” refuted Rayna, wearing a grim visage. “You should know better than anyone how paranoid Mr. Ziegler is. If Wyatt were to step in now, I bet he’ll notice it and flee. Plus, don’t you underestimate my little brother.

He’s really something, I must say. Just let us handle it ourselves. We’ll be fine. If you really want to offer your help, maybe you could secretly freeze all his assets and prevent him from going abroad.”

Arching a brow, Curtis flashed a faint grin. “There’s someone watching at the customs, so he won’t be able to leave this country.”

Then came an astonishment on Rayna’s face. “You’ve even arranged for that already?”

“I’ve long laid the trap,” said Curtis nonchalantly, brushing his fingers across her cheek. “However, since my girlfriend is so capable of taking matters into her own hands, I ought to show her some respect.”

“Hey!” Glaring at Curtis, Rayna mumbled in dissatisfaction, “Who are you calling your girlfriend? What a thick-skinned guy!”

“Don’t you see me as your boyfriend, Ms. Garland?”

“Of course, not!”

Curtis grunted in return while falling into deep thought. “So, Ms. Garland, do you remember bringing me to the amusement park, forcing me to change clothes, kissing me, and catching a movie with me? What were you trying to tell me?”

Rayna was bereft of speech then and there. “T-That... I was...”

“I know you have a thing for me, Ms. Garland.” Curtis curled his thin lips upward and chuckled softly. “But you’re too shy to say it.

It’s okay, though. I can feel it.”

“No, I don’t!” came Rayna’s retort, her gaze flickered. Daily new chapters upload Only On Alaniniz(dot)com “What a cosmic level of narcissism you must possess.”

“Oh, really?” The man sidled up to her and leaned his face toward hers. His scent enveloped her tightly like vines. “Don’t you ever feel entranced? Not even when we locked our lips?”

“N-No. Not at all...”

“Hmm?”

Rayna could not seem to resist his charm. The burning passion inside her continued to rage throughout her whole body. All she could do was shove that man off with all her might. “Thanks for making the delivery. Off you go!”

Nevertheless, Curtis refused to budge an inch. “You haven’t given me an answer, Ms. Garland.”

“I have no answer!” chided Rayna petulantly.

Seeing Curtis not leaving, she had no choice but to let him be. Following that, she stormed toward the shopping bag to begin removing the items and categorizing them.

Considering that there was a myriad of stuff in the bag, Rayna accidentally dropped a small box on the floor while she was taking the things out. Thud!

Curtis simply peeked at the small box. The second he caught sight of the label on it, his gaze darkened as he walked over to pick it up. Immediately afterward, his face fell altogether.

“Ms. Garland, care to explain what this is?” His tone reeked of naught but an eerie frostiness.

“Huh? What is it?” Confused, Rayna looked up at him. As her gaze landed on the label printed on that small box, her face flushed bright red. “Uh... I-I...” she stammered.

“What?”

The man’s ice-cold tone only served to send a shiver down her spine. “I must’ve mistaken it as a packet of gum when I threw it into the cart,” murmured Rayna in fear.

“You had been outside for several hours, Ms. Garland, so I don’t see why you’d be in such a hurry to buy something.”

Rayna bit her lip and remained silent.

Alas, Curtis felt his blood boiling upon witnessing her bearing. His mien became as cold as the winter as he tossed that so-called box of gum at Rayna’s feet and stated, “Save your excuses, Ms. Garland.” With that said, he turned around and walked off.

“Curtis!” Rayna trotted a little to catch up to that man, tugging at his hand forcefully and not letting him go. “I really mistook it. I swear! To be honest, I was sending a gift over to someone, and when I received your call, I lied about being at the supermarket so that you wouldn’t overthink things. I simply grabbed whatever I could find on the shelf without noticing what was in my hand.”

“A gift? For whom?”

“J-Just a friend...”

“Let go of your hands.” Curtis’ tone turned chilly once more.

“It’s for Jasmine! I got her a present.” Afraid that the man might leave in a huff, Rayna was compelled to spill the half-truth.

“Didn’t she recently acquire Sanders Group? I naturally had to ingratiate myself with her. If you don’t believe me, I can get her on the phone right now!”

As she spoke, she hastily fished out her phone to dial Jasmine’s number before putting the phone on speaker.

The instant the call went through, Rayna piped up, “Jasmine, I brought you a gift two hours ago, did I?”

A chortle escaped from Jasmine’s mouth. “What’s the matter? Is Mr. Faymon checking on you? He’s so strict with you.”

“No, he’s not with me!” responded Rayna as she sneaked a glance at the man before adding calmly, “I’m just a bit forgetful about what I did earlier today, so I’m calling you to confirm it.”

“Yes, you did bring me a present right here at my house two hours ago.” Jasmine did not plan to expose Rayna. Instead, the former went on, “Oh! You even left your hat on my couch. Should I help you send it back to Sanders Group?”

After hearing those words, Rayna breathed a sigh of relief. “It’s fine. I’ll get it from you the next time I visit.”

“Sure. I also wanted to talk to you about that Mr. Larson.” Jasmine then giggled over the phone and continued, “You’re still young, so don’t get stuck with Mr. Faymon alone. It’s not worth putting all your eggs in one basket.”

Curtis’ countenance was as grim as death when he listened to that statement.

“Hello? Hey, I can’t hear you... I might be having a poor reception. Bye!” With lightning speed, Rayna hung up the phone. What a wicked person! She obviously knows Curtis is listening, yet she still spouts that nonsense on purpose. That woman owes me big time!

Rayna could already feel an air of bone-piercing coldness exuding from the man beside her. The next second, she vowed with her trembling fingers, “She’s setting me up. I don’t even know who the heck Mr. Larson is! For real!”

Curtis side-eyed her with a half-smile.

“You’ve got to believe me, Mr. Faymon.” Rayna tugged at Curtis’ sleeve and waggled it continuously, singing his praises, “You’re the most dashing guy I’ve ever met. Also, you have very deep pockets! You’ll always hold a prestigious spot in my heart. No one in the whole universe can ever hold a candle to you!”

“What else?”

After pondering for a bit, Rayna voiced, “You’re also chivalrous and big-hearted!”

“Uh-huh. Go on.”

“You have a sexy eight-pack and an impeccable figure?” Rayna ventured. “I really can’t think of any more words to say...”

Curtis heaved a sigh. “I guess so. I must be getting so old already.”

“No, no, no! You’re not old at all!” Rayna continued to compliment him, “Mr. Faymon, don’t you know you look just like a twenty-

year-old? If anyone dares to call you old, I’ll beat them to a pulp!”

The man kept his lips buttoned.

Looking at him remaining unfazed with an icy demeanor, Rayna smashed her lips against his and clasped his hand. “I like who you are right now, Mr. Faymon. Brighten up a little, will you? Pretty please?”

Only then did Curtis’ mood become better. He lowered his head and looked at the woman. “What did you say just now? I couldn’t quite hear you.”

“I said you’re such a jerk!” fumed Rayna as she pounded hard on his chest.

Curtis laughed quietly at that. “I’ll be staying here tonight.”

“Don’t you have your own home?”

“I’m doing you a favor.” It was as clear as day what the man was insinuating when he added, “It’d be such a pity if we didn’t put that thing you bought to good use.”

Rayna followed his line of sight and saw the small box lying on the floor, thus blurting out, “I took that on the spur of the moment.

How can you be sure that it fits?”

Uh-oh! I must be crazy to let those words slip out of my mouth! To her dismay, Curtis was already staring at her with a teasing smirk playing about his lips. At that very juncture, she wanted nothing more than to blow up on the spot.

Blushing, Rayna hurled a fierce punch at the man while hissing through gritted teeth, “You’re too much, Curtis!”

“You said it yourself.”

“Zip it!”