Chapter 58 James Apologized\u00a0<\/p>\n
She planned to walk three more laps before going home.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just as she was about to pass them, Draven, surprisingly, stopped her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla stopped, surprised. \u201cMr. Storm.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Draven didn\u2019t say anything, just stared coldly at James.\u00a0<\/p>\n
James picked up on the death glare and let out a sigh.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then, he walked up to Ayla and said seriously, \u201cAyla, I was out of line yesterday. I shouldn\u2019t have joked around or spread rumors about you and Draven. I was wrong. I won\u2019t do it again. I hope you\u2019re not mad.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla was taken aback.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It was rare to see James acting so normal.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But he was probably pressured by Draven into this apology; he wouldn\u2019t apologize otherwise.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla had faced too much disrespect back at the Winston Estate and heard worse, so James\u2019 joke didn\u2019t bother her at all. He didn\u2019t need to apologize.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Still, he said it sincerely.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla couldn\u2019t help glancing at Draven.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He was as aloof and cold as ever, with an unapproachable vibe.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But he wasn\u2019t a bad guy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla accepted James\u2019 apology.\u00a0<\/p>\n
James finally breathed a sigh of relief, then couldn\u2019t resist rambling again, \u201cAyla, you\u2019re so nice! If you hadn\u2019t forgiven me, Draven would\u2019ve beaten me up!\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDraven crushed me in tennis just to make me apologize. You know what that means? It means he cares about your feelings!\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMost guys these days have no class. Someone as considerate as Draven is rare. So, you also think of him as a good guy, right?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla was at a loss for words.\u00a0<\/p>\n
1\/3\u00a0<\/p>\n
James can\u2019t stay normal for more than three seconds.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Before she could respond, Draven placed his hand on the back of James\u2019s neck. His long fingers curled slightly, and with a push that seemed effortless, James stumbled forward.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Even at 6\u20191\u2033, James looked helpless in front of Draven.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Draven stared at him. \u201cOne more word, and get out.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
His tone was flat and emotionless, yet somehow terrifying.\u00a0<\/p>\n
James slumped.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He pressed his hands together and said sorry to Ayla.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla had nothing to say to James. She looked at Draven. \u201cHave a good day, Mr. Storm.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then, she continued with her walk.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Once she left, James regained his courage and slung an arm over Draven\u2019s shoulder. \u201cSee that? Ayla acts like a robot around you-no warmth at all. Do you think she might be a little annoyed with you, Mr. Storm?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Draven made him look bad in front of Ayla, so when James mocked him, his teeth were clenched.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cGo away.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Draven pulled his hand away and walked ahead.\u00a0<\/p>\n
James said nothing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He\u2019d heard that Troy wasn\u2019t interested in Ayla and was actually dating some girl named Skyla something. He couldn\u2019t remember her full name.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla was jogging in Westhaven. Troy didn\u2019t live here. If he did, Draven would\u2019ve moved out overnight.\u00a0<\/p>\n
That confirmed they were living apart. Divorce couldn\u2019t be far off. So there was a chance for Ayla and Draven!\u00a0<\/p>\n
James was pushing this because he really thought they were a good match. He was also on a mission from Draven\u2019s mom-to get Draven to date, even if he didn\u2019t want to marry.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In his mom\u2019s eyes, he was a hopeless case.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Draven had been alone all these years, never in any serious relationship.\u00a0<\/p>\n
2\/3\u00a0<\/p>\n
He was too smart. Dating was just a boring, time wasting game to him; he had no interest in\u00a0<\/p>\n
James worried that even after he became a dad, Draven would still be single. As a friend, he couldn\u2019t let that happen. So, he had to encourage him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But he couldn\u2019t rush it, or he\u2019d risk losing his friend.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Since getting married, Ayla had never attended a major event.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Halle wanted to send a makeup artist over, but Ayla refused. She could copy a simple, clean makeup look just by watching makeup tutorials online.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOh right, you also learned to paint.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Halle remembered Ayla mentioning it was her mom who made her learn.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Not just painting, she had other talents too, even some advanced crafts.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla was so impressive because her mom had carefully raised her, and they were really close. That\u2019s why Ayla took it so hard when her mother jumped into the river.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDid your business deals get affected?\u201d Ayla called to check.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cTroy moved fast. Several deals I was about to sign fell through,\u201d Halle said through gritted teeth.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOnce I make it big, I\u2019m never working with those companies again!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ayla\u2019s expression turned cold. \u201cI\u2019m partly to blame for this. We stick to the plan tonight.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
3\/3\u00a0<\/p>\n
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