12 Jax Ryder left the next morning . Before he did , I thought about it and couldn't help but say : 21:38 Tue , 26 Aug < " You shouldn't have admitted to reporters that you have a girlfriend . You're still young … " He tilted his head , looking at me : " Aren't you my girlfriend ? " " It was just for fun . " " Oh . " He nodded indifferently . " Then you can only ' have fun ' with me , Sister ." " " A grand business gala was held a few days later . When I arrived , I immediately spotted Alex Thorne in the center , surrounded by a crowd , practically worshipped . And Chloe , intimately clinging to his arm . Someone shouted , " Eve's here ." The lively atmosphere instantly chilled . Everyone's eyes , in unison , fell upon me . A moment later , Alex suddenly sneered : " Realized your little trick that night didn't work , so you chased me all the way here ? " Chloe also laughed : " Sister Eve , you're really childish . If you want Alex to get jealous , at least try to be believable . Look in the mirror , no one would want you , even if you were throwing yourself at them . " I suddenly understood . 21:38 Tue , 26 Aug < A That night , on the phone , Alex had indeed heard my voice . But he was overly confident , thinking I was merely playing games , deliberately trying to make him jealous . Someone beside him , a busybody , played a recording from four years ago , when I went to beg him to marry me . " Alex Thorne , I'm Eve Cross from the Harding family . It's okay if you don't know me now , but in the future , if we get married , I can help you … " That night , he had just left a private club with a few of his friends . With a hint of drunkenness , he scrutinized me , teasingly : " You're an illegitimate bastard , what can you help me with ? " " Why don't you just kneel down and say a few sweet words , beg me properly , and maybe I'll actually agree ." " Like … say you'll be my most loyal dog . " After a few seconds of silence , the clear sound of my knees hitting the floor came through the recording . " As long as Mr. Thorne agrees to marry me , I will be your most loyal … dog . " The people around him burst into laughter : " Holy crap , she actually said it !! " " An illegitimate daughter from that kind of place , only thinking of flying up the social ladder . What kind of backbone does she have ? " Alex , his arm around Chloe , raised an eyebrow . His mocking expression was just as it had been four years ago . 3 % 8 21:38 Tue , 26 Aug < " Using such ridiculous tactics to get my attention ? You'd be better off just kneeling again right here . " Suddenly , almost everyone present had their eyes on me . Their gazes filled with scrutiny and contempt . An intense wave of shame washed over me , but then a girl not far away shrieked , pointing at me : " Her shoes ! Aren't they exactly like Jax Ryder's girlfriend's limited edition ones ? Didn't they say those are impossible to buy anywhere now ? " Alex's face instantly changed . The next second , a cheer erupted at the entrance . " Jax Ryder's here ! "