A Love Rekindled (Nancy and Bruce) novel Chapter 71

The seniors laughed. "You're already being protective!"

However, someone still brought the topic back to me. "Nancy, listen to us. Douglas is quite sneaky. You should be more wary of him."

It was obvious that they'd misunderstood our relationship.

The circles in Joddesdon and Saza were quite different. Back then, I would have explained to them about my relationship with Douglas. However, I'd learned not to after being in the industry for some years.

So, I didn't say a word when faced with their teasing.

Besides, I wouldn't cross paths with these seniors in the future. And hence, there was no need to explain myself.

If one explained too much, it would only make people suspect even more.

Meanwhile, the party's atmosphere was quite harmonious.

However, I felt someone staring at me for some reason.

But when I tried to look for the gaze, I couldn't find it and wondered if it was just my imagination.

Just then, a buzz coming from my bag interrupted my thoughts.

I backed to a corner and saw that Bruce had sent me a message.

"Come over to the right side of the hall."

It was his style to send such a straightforward message.

I didn't know why Bruce would look for me at such a time. So, I asked him, "Do you need something?"

Bruce's reply was quick. "Yes. Let's talk face-to-face."

Honestly, I wouldn't waste my time entertaining him if he wasn't my investor. But unfortunately, he was our company's investor, and since he'd asked, I could only force myself to go.

I couldn't offend him, so the least I could do was to stay away from him.

"I'm not done yet," Bruce called out to me.

Then, he stared at me for a while before speaking, "Now that the party hasn't started yet, find an excuse and leave."

I was already at the party. Yet, he was asking me to leave early just like that.

I didn't think it was fair, and it felt like something shattered in my chest, making it hard to breathe.

Then, I remembered the disappointment in Cindy's gaze when we'd entered.

Meeting Bruce's eyes, I unexpectedly heard myself saying, "Is it because Ms. Lane is unhappy?"

Bruce was stunned for a moment. Then, he unnaturally dodged my gaze and answered, "She feels a bit uneasy with you here."