Chapter 339: Chapter 339: Just Wanted to Get Her Attention
"The person who requested to see me is you?" Ann Vaughn snapped back to reality, looking at Shane Sharp like he was a walking gold ingot, smiling brightly.
"Yes, it’s o-... me!" Shane swallowed the habitual phrase at the tip of his tongue, trying his best to act more human, handing over the bouquet of flowers, "I saw a little girl about to cry because she couldn’t sell her flowers on the way, so I bought them all. It’s not fitting for a big man like me to carry them, so I’m giving them to you."
If he had said that he bought the flowers specially from a flower shop, Ann Vaughn might not have accepted them, but hearing his explanation, she was a bit surprised.
Unexpectedly, the mischievous tyrant of high school still had such a kind side.
"How much was it? I’ll transfer it to you." Ann Vaughn took the bouquet, took out her phone, and was about to pay Shane right there.
Shane was about to refuse, then suddenly thought of something, and without any hesitation, took out his phone, saying, "I had a problem with my phone’s delay, so why don’t I add your WeChat to make the transfer?"
Ann Vaughn had no objections, and once verification went through, she transferred the money.
This way, she could accept the flowers without any burden.
Shane was overjoyed, unable to stop smiling foolishly, amazed at how smoothly things were going. Adding her on WeChat with a simple glass of water was tantamount to him and the Little Fairy already walking down the aisle after rounding up!
"By the way, do you have any reason for seeing me?" After putting away her phone, Ann Vaughn noticed Shane’s secretly amused expression and asked with some confusion.
Shane promptly composed his expression, speaking seriously, "I asked you out today mainly for two things."
"What?"
"It’s hard to talk here with so many people, let’s discuss it inside the Ferris wheel, and I happen to have tickets!"
"..."
Although Ann Vaughn’s acrophobia disappeared inexplicably after almost falling off a cliff in the deep forest with Cyrus Hawthorne last time, she wasn’t as afraid of high buildings as before.
But that doesn’t mean—
She’d enjoy sitting on the highest Ferris wheel in The Imperial Capital to enjoy the view!
However, due to Gold Yuanbao... ahem, Shane’s strong request, Ann Vaughn thought about it and agreed; she couldn’t afford to offend a client daddy.
Hiring the interior designer Regis alone had drained half of Ann Vaughn’s little gold reserve, not to mention subsequent purchases of medicinal herbs and various experimental expenditures.
If she hadn’t had ample savings over the years, she wouldn’t be able to withstand such extravagance on Chinese herbs.
Ann Vaughn’s mind turned quickly, leaving no attention paid to the beautiful scenery outside the window or Shane in front of her.
"Little Fairy..." Shane suddenly spoke, his choice of words leaving Ann Vaughn momentarily stunned, not giving her time to understand its meaning.
Shane lifted his face flushed to the ears, with a tense gaze not daring to land on her face, "I initially wanted to be more reserved."
These days, he had been driven directionless by competing instructions from his uncle and Auntie Bellamy.
One side said a man should face it directly, first catching the one he likes off guard, then seizing the opportunity to take the person quickly!
The other said girls all appreciate long-lasting gentleness, to understand patience and infiltrate her life slowly, not to rush things...
Thus, he had been reserved and subtle up until today finally making the first move.
Ann Vaughn observed Shane’s expression carefully for a while, suddenly feeling somewhat incredulous, no way?
Over the past four years, many excellent men pursued her, even though Ann Vaughn had rejected them all, the expressions of those who wanted to confess or already had were much the same.
Just like how Shane looked now.
Ann Vaughn gently touched the dew-covered petals with her slender fingers and spoke softly, "Shane, do you remember the girl sitting next to you in high school who you used to bully?"
Shane, who was preparing his emotions, was interrupted, raising his head in surprise, "I have a bit of an impression."
"Don’t you think we look alike?" Ann Vaughn smiled faintly, placing the bouquet on her lap, her bright eyes looking at Shane.
A hint of surprise flashed in Shane’s eyes, followed by astonishment, "That girl was you!?"
Last time at the class reunion, when he heard talk about his high school desk mate, he hadn’t taken it to heart at all because no name was mentioned.
He had so many desk mates, how could he remember each one?
Moreover, upon knowing the studio’s boss was Ann Vaughn, he only thought the name familiar, without further thought.
He never expected, it was her?!
Ann Vaughn nodded lightly, "Remember now? I thought I was the only one who remembered being called to the rooftop by you and being forced to be your girlfriend."
At the time, Shane’s impatient yet domineering expression certainly felt like coercion.
Probably remembering his own dark past, Shane coughed twice, his expression serious as he said, "I was immature back then, so I bullied you, I’m sorry."
He hadn’t thought much about it before, just curious about her, but didn’t know how to approach, and it ended up becoming confrontational...
Reflecting now, he’d likely had some improper intentions even then.
"It’s okay, I’ve forgotten already." Ann Vaughn’s smile remained unchanged, her clear eyes like a clear spring, "If it weren’t for seeing you suddenly, I’d probably not even remember this, you’re likely the same."
Upon hearing this, Shane’s initially heated ears suddenly cooled down.
He looked into Ann Vaughn’s eyes, her raised eye corners bright and as gentle as the wind, and the passion he felt inside him cooled down at once.
True to someone he liked, even her rejection was so gentle and firm, leaving no expectation and not hurting his pride.
For a moment, Shane didn’t know what expression to show.
Walking out of the Ferris wheel cabin, Ann Vaughn immediately felt the air was much freer.
While standing high allows a broader view, the air at the top isn’t particularly comfortable, especially in this weather.
"If there’s nothing more, I’ll head home first, drive safely," she said courteously, and decisively turned to leave.
Behind her, Shane’s face was filled with "Why was I rejected? Am I not handsome enough?" She didn’t even bother to humor him, this woman is so ruthless.
He never wanted to bully her because she was easy to bully; he just...
Simply wanted to catch her attention.
Completely unaware of Shane’s extensive inner monologue, Ann Vaughn didn’t leave right away, but jogged to the nearby trash can at the Ferris wheel to dispose of a hand warmer.
Just as she was about to leave, her arm was suddenly yanked with force, almost being pulled back.
Before she could react, she was shoved back into the Ferris wheel cabin, only to hear a crisp door closing sound.
Then, a tall and powerful figure exuding the scent of mature man’s hormones pressed down, cornering Ann Vaughn, making her unable to move forward or retreat.