Evan, "Yup, Evan it is,"
Suyin took the initiative to extend her hand, wondering how the two contrasting personalities came together. James gave a kind of cheerful, comforting, and happy-go vibes while Evan looked mature and introverted, pulling an expressionless face.
Suyin, "Nice to meet you,"
If she recalls correctly Evan was older to James. Almost of the same height, if not maybe a little taller. His mahogany hair neatly pulled back without a strand out of place, eyes very much worldlier and a sharp nose.
As of figure, it was definitely muscular and better than James who had a slender and tall stature. However, James was a complete knockout with his drop-dead gorgeous face, worthy for the entertainment industry.
"Yeeee…..The two most important persons of my life finally met each other," James jumped on his feet, tugging his hands around their neck and pulled them, "I love you guyz,"
Evan placed his hand on James' naked chest and pushed him, "Wear your shirt first,"
"Wear your shirt dammit," Suyin break free herself before her neck gets sprained.
James pouted, "Hmpf… You two! Not wearing,"
"What's for lunch? I'm famished," Suyin sprinted to the open kitchen that looked like a Michelin star chef's. Obviously it should be, after all, James was the youngest receiver of Michelin star and that too he has five in his cap.
Talented!
Who'd had imagined the heir of Fortune group will pursue his hobby of cooking instead of joining the family business.
"Your favorite rosemary mushroom risotto," James' voice sounded from the living room. "Get a serving for me, too. With extra parmesan,"
Suyin, "What about you, Evan?"
"I have a business meeting in an hour, you two enjoy," Evan explained, forcing James to wear a shirt, showing stern eyes as the latter acted like a child.
Suyin took out the parmesan block from the fridge, and as she grated it her phone beeped. She turned to look at her handbag, "James, mind giving me my phone? My hands are occupied,"
"Sure," He pulled out the phone from the bag's outer pocket, and checked. His brows rose in surprise, "Woohoo… it's a message from Hottie Bum. Want me to read?"
"Give it back," Suyin snatched it, snorting from the nose. She leaned her hip against the kitchen counter to read it.
Hottie Bum, [I know you said you wouldn't take any of this to heart, but I'm feeling ashamed and want to apologize for my son's rough behavior and rude actions. I'm sorry.]
She closed her eyes, thinking about past incidents and Honey's words once more. There's no doubt she's attracted to him, but it's a pure crush.
Only crush! No real feelings! Yes!
Sure!
Hopefully!
Argh, why's she not convinced?
Was her attraction towards Wang Shi had reached the point where she's looking for ways to see him? And by doing so, a child had started to feel insecure!?
But her meetings with Wang Shi was coincident.
Setting aside the jitteriness afterward! She has no control over that!
No, wait! What were his words again…. 'She's like one of those greedy women'…. One of those women?..... So the problem comes in general, it's not exclusively related to her. In easy words, Honey hates all the women who come near Wang Shi ah!
But why?
Is this related to his mother?
Setting her muddled thoughts aside she typed, [Apology accepted! Happy now!? Just a request… be gentle to Honey, your harsh words may stir up his anger.]
James set a plate of risotto for her while he picked his own. "Thanks," She looked up from her phone to reply.
If Wang Shi scolds Honey, or be harsh, surely it will make him be more remorseful to her and to all other women who'll approach Wang Shi, without them being at fault! And this wouldn't be good for his growing up days.
Hottie Bum, the reply came instantly, [Thanks. Will keep this in mind,]
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She put the phone aside and sighed, catching the glance of the two men who were alternating their gazes at her and then to each other.
Suyin, "WHAT?"
"Nothing," Though James shook his head, it sounded otherwise.
Suyin narrowed her eyes, "JAMMIE!?"
"I did nothing. It was Evan who asked me about Hottie Bum. By the way, what was in the message?"
"Your ass,"
"Why my ass? It was Evan who tried to be a busybody. I was merely asking on his behalf," James pushed the blame to innocent Evan who was still off mood for getting his love moment being disrupted. He glued his gaze to James from the beginning, occasionally taking off to answer Suyin's questions.
Evan "…"
Evan shook his head, feeling helpless in front of his 'sweetie'.
Suyin smiled, feeling amused how the infamously cold and stoic businessman from France, Evan Ricci, gave up in front of James.
"He's my crush…. Over ten years old crush which I never get over with," She felt shy while talking about her crush but since she's not disclosing the name, it's perfectly fine to reveal this much information.
Evan nodded, "Based on a psychologic study, a crush only lasts for a maximum of four months. If it exceeds, then you are already in love."
"WOWWWW…." James looked at Evan as if seeing an alien.
"Cough… cough… cough…" Suyin chocked on her risotto. Her cheeks turned beetroot red. 'Damn, savage he is,'
Gulping down a glass of water, she turned to look at the two men but caught them lost in each other's eyes.
"Cough…." Evan was conscious of Suyin's presence; he recovered instantly, bringing back his gaze from James. "I'll take my leave,"
Suyin waved her hand and saw James sprinted after Evan to see him off.
More than thirty minutes later James returned, rewarmed his plate of cold risotto before heading to Suyin's room where she was sprawled on the bed on the stomach, the television sang the latest news all pertaining to her and the shocking reveal. But she was least interested in it; something else occupied her mind.
He plopped on the bed beside her, "Something's bothering you. Spill the beans. Hide nothing, otherwise, I won't talk,"
She sighed, deflating her head down. "Nothing much,"
"Hottie bum," He tested the water by taking his name and she raised her head instantly. "I was right, it's about him."