Chapter 255
Audrey’s scars had faded due to her experimentation with damaged fibrous tissue in her laboratory.
Edward couldn’t help but praise, “Ms. Yeomans, this outfit is stunning and elegant. You’ll surely be the most dazzling lady at the banquet tomorrow.”
“It’s settled then!” Audrey was also delighted.
The stylist removed the jewelry from Audrey and placed it in a handbag, With one hand holding the hem of her dress, she closed the dressing room curtain, ready to change out of. the gown.
She raised her foot to unstrap her high heels.
She then swept her long hair to the front, reaching behind to grasp the zipper of her dress.
However, she was startled when her hand met with a large hand that had already grasped the zipper.
Audrey was surprised but relaxed when she saw it was Ryan. “You… What are you doing here?
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She was worried that Edward was still waiting outside.
“Granpa asked me to help you with the dress. I was late because of the meeting.” Ryan calmly held Audrey’s shoulder and turned her around, unzipping the dress down to her
waist.
“Thank you, but you can wait for me outside!” Audrey nervously held the dress in front of
her chest.
Ryan, on the other hand, showed no intention of leaving. He leaned against the back of the dressing room couch and asked, “Have you thought about the question I asked you last time?
Audrey turned to look at Ryan, pressing her hand against her chest. His gaze was calm and deep, while her lips were tightly pursed.
She had struggled with this answer last night, tossing and turning in bed as she thought
about it.
Ryan was someone who surpassed all outstanding men in both achievement and character, making it difficult for her not to be moved.
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However, besides the fact that being with Ryan might mean going against George, she kept thinking about her interactions with Ryan–especially the things that had happened recently.
She always felt that Ryan seemed to deviate slightly from her expectations.
Audrey was very cautious with her emotions after her experience with Nathan.
She was uncertain about Ryan’s authenticity. She felt that she didn’t understand Ryan enough to make a decision.
“Are you behind the beating of Yolanda and the others in the detention center?” Audrey asked, not beating around the bush.
Ryan didn’t expect Audrey to ask this, but she must have already made her guesses.
Thus, Ryan didn’t hide the truth.
He gazed at Audrey briefly, still maintaining his polite demeanor as he nodded. “Yes.”
Audrey’s heart started to race.
“Why do
you ask?” Ryan played with the tassels on the couch pillow, his eyes smiling faintly.
Audrey shook her head. She wasn’t a saint, so why should she sympathize with someone who once wanted to harm her?
She replied, “I’m just surprised. You don’t seem like the kind of person who would do such things. It was surprising to run into you at Night Palace, and even more surprising to see you getting into a fight.”
In Audrey’s eyes, Ryan was an extremely rational person. His attacking someone who intended to harm her seemed more like something Nathan would do.
“Is that your reason for rejecting me?” Ryan smiled gently.
“No.”
Audrey lowered her eyes. Her breath quickening, her chest rising and falling.
It seemed as if she had summoned the courage to say, “I always saw you as calm, mature, and righteous. You appeared reserved, distant, and unapproachable–handling everything with ease and control.
“With your good looks, refined charm, and mature demeanor, it’s difficult not to be drawn to someone so perfect. What I’m trying to say is… I like you-
