Chapter 417 - We need to talk (6) (2/2)

He used his strength to push her back to sit. He even went to the door to lock it.

She watched him in disbelief. Was he going to lock her here until he got what he wanted? Even if it meant forever? She did not think she would give in this time. She would not let him overwhelm her until she gave up and followed what he wanted.

No more.

”What do you want me to do? I'd do anything for you. Anything,” he asked desperately when he noticed the lack of enthusiasm in her face. Was she really giving up on them?

She shook her head silently. Her arms still crossed against her chest. She was so frustrated with the way this discussion was heading, she actually thought this idea was a mistake. A huge mistake.

”Please, love. Let's talk,” he begged.

She closed her eyes, now refused to talk.

What else could she say when he, in his mind, still thought that he did nothing wrong?

He stepped back with a heavy sigh. He waved his hands and said, ”Okay, fine. I'll send you home. Tomorrow I'll pick you up.”

She nodded. This was the best. It was no use for them to keep staying here when there was no discussion involved. They would end up fighting more and everyone would know about this. Worst, it would spread to the media and she and even her family would get disturbed by this.

And...

She hated arguing with him. Maybe... he could use the time to think about this over.

Without asking, he leaned down to get her phone on the table and put it into his pocket. This way, she would not insist on going back on her own. He planned to coax her more on the way.

She did not argue nor tried to get her phone back. He would return it back to her once she reached home. Unfortunately...

”I... I'm staying at the hotel,” she choked out when he almost reached the door.

He paused. He turned to look at her, c.o.c.king an eyebrow.

What did she say?

.She just smiled weakly. She did not want to explain because she knew it would lead to another reason for their argument. She just hoped for him to understand the reason why without she having to explain.

His lips formed into a straight line but he did not ask anything. He sighed and took her hand, well, tried to hold her hand but she kept both hands close to her sides.

”I'll send you... whenever you want to go.” Although he was hurt by her refusal, he still managed to control his temper.

”Let's go.”

She was relieved when he did not comment upon her announcement. She walked slowly along the hallway, heading straight to the exit. Jeremy already handed his card when he called the waiter to clear the table earlier and even received it before they started back their so-called 'discussion'.

When they walked through the main door, her brows lifted up at the sight of his car parked right in front of the restaurant. Did he use his status as an idol or as the president or as the heir of the Longs? Or he used all his persona to get the special treatment?

She rolled her eyes at the thought. He would never change no matter how old he was.

His eyes closed when the cold air hit his skin when the automatic door opened once they got close to it. He frowned and glanced at her. She was only in her dress without any shawl nor sweater to protect her from the cold air. Without thinking, he took off his coat.

”Here, wear this,” he put it over her. He even helped to button the coat to protect her from the coldness of the night. ”Let's go.”

She did not push or avoid him when he placed his hand around her waist. She was aware that some waiters and even some customers were looking at them. She did not want to create a scene by giving cold treatment to Jeremy.

She did not hear the female waiters and customers sighed dreamily seeing how romantic and loving Jeremy was toward Ryn. Each one of them wished that their boyfriend or husband could treat them like how Jeremy treated Ryn. For those who were still single, they wished to meet their other half as romantic and good as Jeremy. Handsome too. And yeah, wealthy. They all were envying Ryn for having a boyfriend as handsome, as loving and romantic, and as wealthy as Jeremy.

How could she be so lucky to have Jeremy?

As their audience was thinking, sighing, and envying them, the couple has reached the car. Jeremy opened the door for her and she went in, starting another sigh from their 'fans'. He closed the door and turned to look at the building. As if he could see them 'peeping' at them openly, he winked his eyes and waved, almost sending some swooning.

Chuckling to himself, he quickly went to his side of the car and got into the driver's seat. He started the engine and it did not make a loud sound. So smooth.

He adjusted the temperature and even chose slow music to accompany them through the journey.

”So. where are we going?” he asked.

”First, we are still... not good. Don't think you've won, J,” she muttered.

”Love,” he sighed heavily. Why was she being so difficult today?