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    Evander let out a low chuckle and reached out to steady her. “Just kidding, don’t panic.”

    He picked up the phone and handed it to her.

    Vanessa gave an awkwardugh, took the phone, and finally finished transferring the money to him.

    After the transfer, her finger hovered over his WhatsApp profile picture, debating whether or not to delete him.

    “Dr. Dorsey, you’re not nning to delete me right after transferring the money, are you? I just helped you out, you know.” Evander seemed to see through her thoughts and shed a mischievous grin.

    “Ha, no, of course not.” Vanessa forced augh, her expression unnatural. She slid her finger down and put her phone away. “Come on, let’s eat and drink.”

    She sat back down and picked up her wine ss.

    Evander’s fair fingers lifted his ss and gently clinked it against hers.

    They both finished their drinks.

    “Here, Dr. Dorsey, have some chicken wings-your favorite.” Evander used the serving chopsticks to ce a chicken wing in Vanessa’s bowl.

    Vanessa looked at the chicken wing, golden and appetizing, and couldn’t help but recall the fake affection on Nathan’s face when he used to serve her chicken wings. Back then, she just wanted to gag, but now, looking at the golden chicken wing in her bowl, she not only

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    didn’t feel that way, but actually had quite an appetite.

    She smiled sweetly, picked up a chicken wing and put it in her mouth, speaking as she ate: “I love mid-joint chicken wings the most,

    especially those from free-range chickens. The meat is firm, the skin is crispy, and they’re delicious.”

    “Then I’ll cook them for you in the future.” The light in Evander’s dark eyes was unfathomable.

    “You can cook?”

    “Of course. Otherwise, I would have starved to death by now.”

    “Ah, children from poor families learn to be independent early.” Vanessa thought of his impoverished background and sighed.

    “By the way, how did you know I like chicken wings?” Vanessa suddenly asked, curious.

    Evander replied calmly, “I guessed.’

    ??

    After speaking, he leaned in slightly, his breath warm. “You should know that in our line of work, we often serve female clients. Most of them love chicken wings. It’s called the principle ofmon taste, so I guessed you would too.”

    “Oh, you’re quite good at charming women.” Vanessa suddenly understood. As expected, men in his profession were skilled at

    winning people over. That move of his just now had indeed made her heart flutter a little.

    In her whole life, apart from her father, no man had ever taken the initiative to serve her favorite dish. If she didn’t know his background, she would have been easily moved by him.

    “Eat, cat.” She chuckled and continued eating.

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    Evander’s deep, brooding gaze seemed thoughtful.

    “By the way, Hottie, what’s your name?” After a while, Vanessa, a little drunk and breathing out a faint scent of alcohol, asked.

    It didn’t seem quite right to keep calling him Hottie every time.

    “Just call me Evan.”

    “Evan?” Vanessa repeated.

    “Vanny.” Evander suddenly took her hand, calling her softly and affectionately.

    “Mm.” Vanessa couldn’t help but respond, lifting her eyes to look at

    him.

    This man was truly stunning, and with his refined, restrained face, he was the very picture of temptation.

    She wanted to look away, but it was hard not to keep staring at him. She had to hold her breath, her chest rising and falling noticeably.

    “Drinking is bad for you. Stop drinking.” Evander gazed at her, speaking softly.

    “It’s fine, my life isn’t worth much.” Vanessa finally looked away, forcing a bitter smile, her eyes moist.

    Evander’s eyes darkened. “Nonsense. Your life is more precious than anyone’s. Don’t belittle yourself.”

    He picked up his ss with his fingers and clinked it lightly with hers, thinking to himself that if she was sad and wanted to drink, he would let her this time. Next time, he wouldn’t let her drink again.

    “Do you think I’m stupid?” After drinking ss after ss, Vanessa

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    waspletely drunk. She grabbed Evander’s face with both hands, tears still in her eyes, and asked foolishly.

    “No, you’re not stupid. You’re clever as ice and snow, just too kind.” Evander’s gaze deepened. “Come on, you’re drunk. I’ll take you home.”

    “No, I’m not going back. I don’t have a home.” Tears finally spilled from Vanessa’s eyes.

    Where could she go? Even drunk, Nathan was like a knife stuck in her chest, and the Powell’s vi had never been her home!

    Go back to her mother’s house? No, Nathan had always been her mother’s favorite son-inw. She never dared to tell her mother about her situation!

    “Then I’ll take you to a hotel.” Evander wrapped his arm around her waist and helped her up.

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