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The apartment was located near Solthation University, with a prime location and a tranquil environment. Ivy was very satisfied.
Bruce accompanied her to the room and carefully made a note of what needed to be added.
Then he took her for a walk around the area, telling her about the nearby supermarket, restaurants, parking spaces, and even the small paths one by one.
Ivy made an effort to remember and expressed her sincere gratitude to him.
Bruce didn’t really mind, and seeing that it was almost time for lunch, he proactively asked her what she wanted to eat for lunch.
She didn’t have a good understanding of the local taste and wasn’t good at making decisions, so she just said she would listen to his recommendation.
Bruce didn’t hesitate either, he chose a restaurant and took her there.
After spending more than a day together, Ivy unexpectedly found him to be a very nice person.
Compared to his parents, Bruce didn’t speak much.
But he is not aloof, he just rarely expresses his opinions unless asked.
Although he was rather quiet, he was very reliable when it came to getting things done, even
leaving Ivy with an impression that he was capable of anything.
Therefore, unconsciously, she developed some natural feelings of closeness and trust towards him.
Just after placing the order, Doreen’s phone rang, asking them when they would be back.
Bruce glanced at her and asked for her opinion.
Ivy made a hand gesture in the shape of a four, and he replied accordingly.
After the phone call ended, he succinctly relayed the content of the conversation.
“My mom said she has prepared a welcome banquet for you tonight and wants us to come over after
we finish our work.”
Welcome banquet?
So grand.
Ivy was somewhat taken aback, but everything had been arranged. She went along with the local
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customs and did not express any opinions.
After finishing lunch, the two people went to the school and took a look around, and then they planned to go straight there.
As soon as Ivy walked out of the school gate, she looked up and saw Rod.
The smile that hung on her lips froze on her mouth.
Bruce noticed her change in mood and, following her gaze, saw a man rushing towards her in quick strides.
He instinctively stood in the middle, shielding her behind him.
Watching his actions, Rod, who had just gotten off the plane, became so angry that his face turned black, and he raised his fist ready to punch someone.
But as soon as his hand was raised, Bruce tightly grabbed it and he couldn’t move at all.
Bruce glanced at him and then turned to look at Ivy.
“Do you know him?”
Ivy didn’t expect him to catch up so quickly, let alone to meet him here.
Bruce asked, and she still answered.
“My brother.”
“Her boyfriend!”
Two people spoke at the same time, one with extreme indifference and the other with great anger.
Bruce’s face, which had always remained unchanged, also revealed a subtle expression at that
moment.
But in the end, he chose to believe Ivy, letting go of her hand and taking a few steps back, creating a
safe distance.
Rod glanced at him deeply, his tone filled with resentment.
“Who was he again?”
Ivy knew that he had a strong possessiveness, and there was a sense of helplessness in his tone.
“Friend.”
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Rod couldn’t believe it, despite the concise and straightforward words.
But he also knew that it was not the time to dwell on this, so he turned around and grabbed Ivy’s hand, wanting to take her away.
“You followed me.”
Ivy had no intention of leaving, she broke free from his control and took a few steps towards Bruce.
“I had something to do, I was busy.”
One sentence ignited the suppressed anger in Rod’s heart.
He looked over with disbelief in his eyes, his eyebrows furrowed tightly.
“Is this the attitude you spoke to me with?”
Ivy knew that he was angry.
But she didn’t care anymore, she said lightly.
“I didn’t think there was anything wrong with my attitude, I was just stating the facts.”
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