Chapter 28

"Excuses. Total excuses!" Cody ground his teeth, frustrated. "Arnaud, just take another look at Lynae! I swear, there aren't many women in this world prettier than her. Are you really going to pass on her?" Arnaud remained silent. Then, he stepped back a little and put some distance between them. "You must be very bored to be acting as a cupid now. Maybe I should give your dad, Louis, a call." At that, Cody instantly shook his head. "No, no! Come on, I was just joking. You always take things too seriously!" He didn't dare push further. Instead, he quickly tugged Arnaud back, then grinned at Lynae. "You two probably have work to discuss. I'll get out of the way to grab some drinks with my friends." Lynae nodded. "Alright. Just remember, don't drink and drive." "Relax, I'm the safest driver out there!" Lynae couldn't help but smile, though her gaze soon drifted back to Arnaud—the man she hadn't been able to forget for years. Just the sight of him again made her heart race uncontrol