h4Chapter 174: Chapter 172: What Collins Said/h4

    "Bro." Zane caught up, looking at the two girls chatting happily ahead, he said curiously, "Hey? That girl really is sister-inw’s friend."

    Seeing Norman’s face cold enough to freeze the air in front of him, Zane immediately shut up, looking a bit obedient.

    "What did you say to them, daring to be so bold today?"

    Facing Norman’s questioning, Zane hurriedly replied, "I just told them sister-inw is not an ordinary person, to be careful. They’re just as usual, loose-lipped."

    Obviously, Zane was pleading for Shane and Nichs, although these two were not very good, they barely counted as people.

    And back then, these two guys indeed helped a lot.

    "Don’t worry, bro, they won’t dare to mess around, I will make sure everything is arranged for sister-inw." Then Zane added, "My sister’s going to be back in a few days, could you please speak well on my behalf?"

    As soon as Hannah was mentioned, Norman’s face worsened, he said coldly, "Your sister has no time to handle your stuff."

    "Huh?" Zane was still confused when Norman quickly left, he wanted to catch up but was stopped by Raymond.

    "Collins, hold on."

    ...

    Standing at the hotel entrance, Nichs clearly observed everything, especially Elliana and Tiana.

    So he quickly called Shane.

    "Hey, you’re screwed, sister-inw has a really good rtionship with that girl, they’ve supposedly been close since childhood, closer than real sisters."

    "What!" Shane was shocked on the other end of the call, quickly asked, "Who told you this?"

    Nichs was stunned, then said righteously, "Collins told me, it can’t be fake."

    ...

    Seeing Normaning over, Tiana quickly restrained her smile and said, "Miss Lyle, you guys go first, I’ll catch a cab."

    "Catching a cab is dangerous..." Elliana hadn’t finished her sentence when she was suddenly picked up by a man and stuffed into a car.

    Now Norman not only had to guard against other men snatching his little girl, but also women.

    The car started.

    "Norman, what’s wrong with you?" Elliana found it odd to be sitting in the man’s arms.

    He held her tightly, speaking warmly, "Shh, don’t talk."

    "Oh, Norman, what’s your rtionship with those guys today?" She really didn’t understand why Norman would associate with such unsavory friends.

    But thinking about it, she felt there was a necessity; some people you dislike but have to deal with, and business-wise, interestse first; that’s what Shawn once told her mother.

    Back then, she was too young to understand orprehend it.

    The man replied, "Not good."

    "So you’re just cooperating, right?"

    "Yeah."

    Seeing him answer earnestly, she felt at ease and seriously told him, "People like that should be avoided, do you know? They could lead you astray."

    Looking at her lecturing him, Norman’s expression gradually softened, "Good prevails over evil."

    "...Uh, that’s true, but I’m afraid they might lead you astray."

    He gently caressed her face, his voice was extremely tender, "Okay, I understand."

    He originally thought the little girl would be scared or flustered, but it seemed he overthought it. He told her to speak less and not run around to add some difficulty and burden for her.

    But clearly, she performed much better than he imagined.

    "Norman, will I also have to meet people I don’t want to in the future?"

    Elliana wasn’t stupid; she just processed things a bit slowly, though this exnation might be somewhat flimsy.

    But she realized it anyway.

    Cupping her face, the man patiently exined, "Girl, only when you stand firm will you not be constrained by others. The outside world will only get bigger and bigger."

    ...

    ―――The next day.

    Early in the morning, Elliana woke up, and after Norman left, she also drove away from the vi.

    On the way, she started a video call with Tiana.

    "Hey, I’m out, have you gotten up? Let’s have hot pot."

    Still lying in bed, Tiana rubbed her eyes; seeing the time made her a bit dazed, was it really appropriate to have hot pot this early?

    Thinking this, but still quickly sat up and said, "Miss Lyle, I’m up, where are you now? I’ll be right there."

    "I probably have half an hour left, take your time, I’ll wait for you, I’m not in a hurry."

    Elliana didn’t even believe herself, she was in a hurry and had already thought of ordering a half-and-half pot to mislead Norman.

    ―――City center za.

    When Elliana arrived, she found Tiana already waiting for her.

    "Miss Lyle."

    "Call me Elliana, Miss Lyle sounds weird. I’ll call you Tiana."

    Girl friendships are just that strange; they only met yesterday, and today they’re having hot pot together.

    Looking at Elliana with her mask on, Tiana thought for a while, nodded, and said, "Elliana, having hot pot in the morning isn’t good, it hurts the stomach. I know a great wonton ce; it’s perfect for breakfast, then hot pot for lunch, how does that sound?"

    The tone carried inquiry and a bit of testing, as Tiana also feared Elliana might be upset.

    "Sounds good." Elliana had no objections to this suggestion.

    After a bit of interaction, Tiana found Elliana to be very approachable, and gradually could talk freely without much mental burden.

    The two sat in the most secluded corner of the wonton shop, eating and chatting.

    When Elliana asked about what happened yesterday, Tiana honestly confessed, "I was originally an extra, but at the film studio, director Roy suddenly found me, said I looked suitable for the second female lead, and asked me to audition."

    Elliana listened attentively, thinking Tiana really had a nice appearance, giving a first impression of just two words: pure.

    Then Tiana said, "Later, I overheard Young Master Shane talking to Director Roy; it was Young Master Shane who asked Director Roy to find a woman who looked pure. That’s how I got chosen."

    "I never even thought you would help me, Elliana, really, I was both surprised and excited at the time, I really didn’t know how to thank you."

    People in the entertainment industry naturally knew Elliana, but Tiana had read online evaluations, so her first impression of Elliana wasn’t good; now, she realized she was wrong, how many onlinements can really be trusted?

    "Your treat for hot pot is already a huge thanks to me, you don’t even know, Norman never lets me have hot pot."

    Looking at Elliana, Tiana was at a loss for words for a moment, thinking that a man like Norman wouldn’t take feelings seriously.

    Since Elliana had a favor to her, she didn’t want to see Elliana be a ything of the rich, so she advised, "Elliana, have you considered dating... a normal person?"

    She spoke tactfully, worried about hurting Elliana’s self-esteem.

    Elliana was stunned, her wonton spoon fell back into the bowl, then sheughed, "I’m married, why would I date a normal person, do you think Norman is abnormal?"

    "No, no!" Tiana quickly waved her hand, she hadn’t expected Elliana to be married to Norman; it must be a hidden marriage.

    She med herself for being slow; people in the entertainment industry all loved hidden marriages.

    Reminded by Tiana, Elliana remembered something she hadn’t done: she had long wanted to take wedding photos and make it public on social media, but kept forgetting.

    Seems like she needs to pick a day to drag Norman to take wedding photos.

    "Elliana, I misunderstood, I apologize, I thought... I’m really sorry."

    Seeing Tiana’s apologetic face, she chuckled, "You thought I was Norman’s mistress? It’s okay, it’s okay, a lot of people think so too."