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However, Chris said awkwardly, “When are you going to have dinner with her? Letsee if | have time. You don’t have to invite us separately. | am aware you have a busy schedule.”
Sudden change in Chris made Chelsea burst out Laughing. “What's your relationship with Zora? | can’t quite put my finger on it. However, | get the feeling you care about her very much.”
“Who cares about her! Don’t utter nonsense!” Chris denied all allegations against him liking her
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAfter a short pause, Chris added apologetically, “I heard that you have taken over the adaptation of Roy's new script. | am simply trying to help you. You call her and ask if she is available. | have a tight schedule and | tend to overwork every now and then.”
Hearing what Chris said, Chelsea took out her phone and dialed Zora’s number.
Zora answered the phone immediately. In response, she said, “There’s no need for you to inviteto dinner. After all, | haven't done anything new. It’s my responsibility to serve patients. However, there is something you can do for me. | heard you are familiar with Orlando. Would you be kind enough to gethis autograph?”
Chelsea agreed readily. “No problem. I'll be more than happy to get one for you.” Before Chelsea could finish her words, her phone was snatched away by Chris. Her mouth was agape with shock.
With a furious look on his face, Chris said, “Zora, don’t you feel ashamed since you are a thirty-year-old woman? How can you be crazy about a twenty-year-old young boy?”
Chelsea was rendered speechless. She had always taken Chris for someone who was sweet and gentle. This harsh side of him stunned her.
But Zora showed no anger. Chelsea vaguely heard her reply to Chris in her usual tone, “Why should | be ashamed? Sold men take a liking to young girls. This is no different.”
“Ha ha!” Chris's fury was so evident that his face flushed red. He sneered and hung up the phone.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmChelsea raised her hand and rubbed her temples. Upset, she said to Chris, “Chris, you have treated Zora in a very inappropriate manner just now. Besides, she has only asked for Orlando’s autograph. What's so vulgar about it?”
Still fuming with rage, he said, “Do you think she just wants his autograph? Oh no, trust me, she is going to chase after him.” “Even if she does, it’s okay. From what | know, she is a single woman, isn’t she?” Chelsea said in her defense. Hearing Chelsea’s question, Chris simply looked at her.
Chelsea wouldn't give up so easily. She went on, “Do you happen to Like her?”
“I'm leaving now. Go ahead with your work.” A trace of embarrassment flashed across Chris's face. She went after him and asked, “What about the dinner?” “No, thanks.” After saying that, he rushed out in a hurry. Chelsea had no energy to follow after him.
Since Chris had refused to have dinner with her, Chelsea decided to stay back hand order take-out. She wasn’t in the mood to step out of her apartment anyway.
Before the takeout was delivered, Chelsea called Zora again.
She explained, “Zora, I’m so sorry. | didn’t expect that Chris would grab my phone and say those awful things to you.”