When Love Comes Late
Chapter 2082

Casting a glance at Felix, Joann apologized to Lindsay.

“I’m really sorry, Lindsay.

I’m in a rush and can’t take you with me.

How about we have dinner together another day?”

As she pulled away from Lindsay’s grasp, Joann discreetly signaled Felix with a knowing look in her eyes.

Understanding her cue, Felix quickly embraced Lindsay and said, “Since Joann is tied up, allow me to drive you home.

”

Lindsay struggled against his hold, her strength no match for Felix’s.

Powerlessly, she watched Joann depart, now even more convinced that Joann had intentionally orchestrated this meeting.

Noticing Lindsay’s furrowed brow, Felix chuckled lightly.

“Don’t be so afraid of me.

I don’t hurt people, especially beautiful women Like you.

”

Lindsay felt a wave of revulsion but masked her discomfort.

She attempted to remove Felix’s hand from her shoulder, asserting, “Felix, I’m not afraid.

I’m just not accustomed to this.

”

As she spoke, she subtly stepped away from him.

Of course, Felix noticed her movements.

Her cautious demeanor only piqued his interest further; her resistance made her all the more intriguing to him.

He closed the distance again and queried, “You’ve been cold to me since your return.

Do you have a boyfriend now?”

The scent of cigarettes and wine clung to him, nearly overwhelming Lindsay, but she maintained her composure, concealing her disgust.

“Of course not.

I don’t have a boyfriend,” she said, forcing a smile and pushing him away once more.

Delighted by her confirmation, Felix grinned broadly.

Seizing the moment, he pleaded, “Since you don’t have a boyfriend, why do you reject me? I have adored you for a long time.

Give me a chance-I promise to treat you well.

”

Lindsay was immensely irritated yet forced to maintain a facade of cordiality toward Felix.

A man of his temperament could be unpredictable when crossed.

It had taken her considerable effort to distance herself from him.

“Felix, I’ve just returned from abroad and my focus is on my career right now.

I’m not considering a relationship at the moment, I’m sorry,” she explained with a measured calm.

Felix responded thoughtfully, “I understand you.

You’re young and it’s only natural for you to want to work hard.

I just hope you won’t cut off contact with me, and that you’ll allow me the chance to woo you.

”

As he spoke, he edged closer to her once more.

Witnessing his advance, Lindsay instinctively stepped back, asserting, “I can give you a chance.

”

With an idea in mind, she continued, “But Felix, I don’t see a future with someone who spends his days in places Like this.

”

She knew all too well Felix’s reputation as a playboy; his years spent hopping from bar to bar, from dawn till dusk.

It was unlikely he could meet her standards.