Soon, Melody returned, looking departed it was clam she was still upset about Gabriel's refusal to emmpany her to the jewelry Action Gabriel smiled gently and said, "Melody, I've been thinking about it Since I'm free that day too, I'll go with you after all." Melody's eyes lit up with a hint of disbelief. "Really?" "Yes" Gabriel replied, his gaze Wang and soft. "Since I get the tickets for you, it's only fan I accompany you if Nyla ten't going "That's great! I'll see you at the auction then!" Melody exclaimed "I pick you up from your place," Gabriel said.
Melody was momentarily taken aback.
Gabriel's change in attitude seemed a bit sudden, but she didn't dwell on it. She was confident that spending talone with him would increase her chances of winning his affection. "Okay, I'll send you the address late" she agreed.
The entire afternoon, Melody chatted with Nyla about Gabriel, asking about his past and his preferences in women.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Nyla, what kind of outfit do you think I should wear to the auction?" she asked.
Nyla thought for a moment. Since the auction was a relatively private event, she said, "Just wear something casual. You don't need to dress too formally." Private, smaller auctions typically weren't as grand as larger onee, and ahendees usually dressed comfortably.
"Got it. What color does your brother like? Melody continued.
Nyla sighed and handed her a reagent tube "How would I know? If you really want to know, you can ask him directly. Focus on your work these next steps are important, so don't get distel.ne Melody nodded. "Okay." swn vel.n After Nyla's reminder, Melody diligently worked until the end of the day, not mentioning Gabriel again.
In the evening, as they finished their experiments and left the lab, they saw Gabriel standing nearby.
When he spotted Melody, he smiled and asked, "Melody, do you have ttonight? Let's have dinner together." "Oh? Y-Yes, I do! Givea moment to change!" she replied, her excitement evident.
Sure, take your time," Gabriel said.
Melody hurried to her office, leaving Nyla and Gabriel alone at the lab door.
Nyla gave Gabriel a casual nod before heading to her office. As soon as she stepped inside, Melody pulled her aside.
"How do I look, Nyla? Is my makeup okay?" Melody asked, her eyes wide with anticipation.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe had applied light makeup that made her skin appear fresh, her eyes sparkling, and her lips glossy.
"You look great. Your makeup is fine." Nyla assured her.
"Fantastic! I'm off now. See you tomorrow!" Melody exclaimed before rushing out.
Watching her disappear from view, Nyla couldn't help but smile. As she packed up and prepared to leave, her phone suddenly rang. When she answered, a cold,
menacing voice cthrough the line Nyla, you've hadlocked up in the police station for so long t won't let you off easily!"
Upon recognizing Cyrus' voice, Nyla's expression turned icy. "Don't forget, I have evidence of your chimes. If you touchor anyone in my family, I'll make that evidence public. Do you think the Summers will protect you e then?"