Chapter 1454

Anna thought that if Terence ran out of patience and affection for her, she wouldn't have any chance to get close to him again. Terence gave a cursory glance at the phone before he took it and stuffed it into his pocket. "Alright then. We're even now." "Yes!" Anna's heart skipped a beat when she smelled the faint scent of tobacco that clung to his body. "Mr. Devereux, let's have dinner together once the event is over." The networking event should end in the evening, which would be the perfect time for them to have dinner and watch a movie together. If everything proceeded smoothly, they might even spend the night together. Anna still remembered what Rhea had told her—a couple's relationship advanced quickly in this day and age. She had to be prepared at all times. "I don't have time tonight." Terence had already made prior plans with his clients. Noticing the crestfallen look on Anna's face, he reflexively offered to have dinner with her another day to protect her pride. Anna w