Chapter 2699

Words like that could melt even the coldest heart. Steve, meanwhile, lit up with pure gossip-fueled delight and teased shamelessly, "Well now, who would’ve thought? The young Jovan, who's rumored to be a notorious playboy, turns out to be a hopeless romantic. Come on, spill the beans. Who exactly is this angel you’re so devoted to?" The question instantly made the atmosphere awkward. Everyone present, except Steve himself, knew perfectly well who Jovan’s so-called angel was. In fact, Steve had probably heard some rumors, too. It was just that, according to his worldview, they were a little too outrageous to believe outright. That was why he threw out the question to test whether his suspicions were true. However, the question was left hanging. Even Xavier, who was usually loose-lipped, had effectively sealed his mouth shut and didn’t dare comment. An eerie silence fell over the lakeside. Renee, Stefan, and Jovan sat in a neat row as if they had rehearsed it. Their movements wer