Daniel and Sienna chatted about their families, coworkers, friends, and jobs. Sienna believed it was important to talk about these things in a rtionship to get to know each other. Then, out of the blue, she brought up Daniel''s ex-girlfriend. With curiosity, she asked, "What happened between you two?"
Daniel paused briefly before replying, "She was focused on moving up in her career, and her job had a strict no-dating policy, so we ended things."
Sienna felt a pang of difort. "So, you''re saying you were the one who got dumped?"
First loves were often unforgettable, and she worried that if Daniel was the one who got dumped, he might still have feelings for his ex-girlfriend. Daniel responded with a casual hum.
Feeling anxious, she asked, "Have you fully moved on?"
Daniel gazed at her and pulled her close. With a smile, he replied, "If I hadn''t moved on, I''d still be with her, right? Why would I choose to be with you?"
"I''m curious, too. What made you choose me?" Sienna snuggled closer, meeting his gaze.
He locked eyes with her and spoke without hesitation, "I''m genuinely fond of you. I''ve never felt this way about anyone before."
Feeling uncertain, she questioned, "Are you sure you''re not experiencing Stockholm syndrome? I''ve been hard on you, even teasing you while taking care of you. Is that why you like me?" Daniel tousled her hair and kissed her forehead. "Since the day you arrived, I''ve known that was just your way of motivating me."
"How about-"
Just as Sienna was about to speak, they were interrupted by amotion ahead. They nced up to see a group of people carrying filming equipment approaching.
Daniel wrapped his arm around Sienna''s shoulders, and they stepped aside, making way for the approaching group.
The cameraman and crew members passed by, followed by Vivian and her manager, Molly Lambert.
Vivian''s mood shifted as she noticed Daniel''s arm around Sienna, her expression darkening and her body visibly tensing.
Molly, a woman in her 40s with a rounded figure, also took note of Daniel''s presence. She approached him and offered her hand.
"Mr. Morrison, what a surprise to see you here," Molly greeted with a friendly smile.
Daniel returned the handshake politely.
Molly observed Sienna with a smile. Noticing the closeness between Sienna and Daniel, she couldn''t resist asking, "Is she your girlfriend?"
"Yes, she is," Daniel acknowledged gracefully.
Smiling, Sienna greeted Molly with a nod, "Hello."
Turning back to Vivian, Molly couldn''t help but notice the displeasure on her face. She understood the reason and feltpelled to defend Vivian''s honor.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org.
With a sly smile, Molly teased, "This is unexpected! Mr. Morrison, it seems your taste in women is declining."
Sienna''s expression changed dramatically. She clenched her fists, tempted to argue back.
Yet, after careful thought, she had to
admit that Vivian possessed striking beauty Vivian was tall, with a
slender frame, like a model. She had
impable poise and sophisticated
style.
It was much unlike Sienna, who was only 5 feet 3 inches tall with a small but shapely figure. She often felt self-conscious about her body, no matter what outfit she wore.
Sienna stayed quiet, seething with anger as she couldn''t find the right words to retort.
"Molly, you''ve got it wrong. My taste
in women is getting better. My girlfriend''s beauty is natural, from her face to bust. Her skin is naturally fair and tender without relying on cosmetics. I appreciate all of that," Daniel countered calmly. S
Sienna felt a rush of satisfaction at Daniel''s response, finding it quite pleasing. Yet, his finalment, saying he appreciated all of her, made her cheeks flush
ef
uncontrobly. She felt a surge of warmth spreading to her ears.
Molly''s unnecessary jab subjected Vivian, who had remained silent, to sarcasm. Vivian''s expression darkened with displeasure.