Filed to story: A Second Chance with My Billionaire Love
This is…” Flossie picked a piece of confetti from her hair, looking confused. “What day is it today? What is everyone doing here?”
“It’s just an ordinary day, but it’s a happy one!” Quinton led Flossie into the house and gave her a large sunflower bouquet. “Flossie, you and the kids have suffered a lot recently. I hope that you three can be happy every day from now on. Don’t let annoying people and things affect your life!” Cóntent belongs to NovélDráma. Org
Thank you, Quinton…” Flossie took the flowers and looked at the grinning group of people, feeling moved. It was wonderful to have family and friends. As long as they were around, they would always be her sanctuary no matter what she went through.
“Phoenix, it’s a good day today. It’s not much, but… this is for you. I hope it can make you happy even for a while.” Justin got to his feet and handed Flossie a delicate gift box.
“What is it? You sound so mysterious.” Flossie accepted the gift, then asked eagerly, “Can I open it?”
“Sure.” Justin stuffed his hands into his pockets and shrugged.
Everyone looked at Flossie expectantly. “Hurry up and open it. Let’s see what Mr. Baldwin got for you, Flossie.”
The two children gathered around Flossie, staring at Flossie’s gift eagerly.
“Okay, I’ll open it now.” Flossie opened the carefully packaged gift quickly.
‘This is..” When Flossie saw what it was, her eyes lit up. “Phantom!” “A keyboard?”
Everyone’s eagerness turned into disappointment.
Leia frowned and glanced at Justin. “You’re so stingy, Mr. Baldwin. You rarely get Flossie gifts, but the one time you do, you get her a keyboard?
Xavier sighed and said mockingly, “I, for one, am relieved to see Mr. Baldwin’s gift. Flossie… I think you can wait a little longer if you want to get another man.” He had always regarded Justin as Halston’s greatest rival in love, even more so than Jovan. Justin’s family background was similar to Halston’s, and they both shared a love of programming. Their characters and tempers were alike too, and they almost seemed like soulmates. However, after seeing Justin’s gift, Xavier felt that Halston didn’t have to worry.
“But the keyboard looks unusual… There must be a special meaning to it!” Quinton looked at the keyboard that Flossie was holding approvingly.
Flossie unpacked the keyboard carefully, as if she was holding some kind of sacred treasure.
“Ah, you all don’t understand. That isn’t a regular keyboard!” Adie was the third top programmer in the group, and he crossed his arms and explained, “This is a supreme speed keyboard with a high sensitivity and silent typing. One can easily adjust its size and softness based on their preference, and even if you use it all day, you won’t feel tired. It supports remote control and can project on any location. The most amazing thing about it is that it’s the exclusive keyboard of Master Josiah, the greatest hacker in the world… He’s my mommy’s idol!” Adie grew more excited as he spoke and carefully touched the keyboard. Mommy, I’m so jealous. Every programmer dreams of having a keyboard like this! Mr. Baldwin, you’re amazing. How did you persuade Master Josiah to give you this keyboard? What a suitable gift for my mommy!” Adie looked at Justin with deep admiration.
“It’s nothing. I told him a touching story, and he’s retiring anyway, so he was willing to give it to me. He hopes that I can become a better hacker using this keyboard.” Justin said calmly. then looked at Flossie. “Flossie, I hope you like it!”
“Of course I do! I love it so much!” Flossie held the keyboard lovingly, moved to tears. Even though it was of high quality, she liked it because it belonged to Master Josiah. The reason Flossie fell in love with programming was because she had read about him. After that, she started researching it and grew interested in technology like electronics and chip manufacturing. She couldn’t believe she now owned the tool her idol used all the time. Cóntent belongs to NovélDráma. Org
“I’m glad you like it. I was worried you wouldn’t!” A soft sigh escaped Justin at the sight of Flossie’s joy and excitement. He had at last done something to make Phoenix happy. He was happy he brought a little light to her gloomy life.
“Haze, thank you. Thank you so much!” Flossie hugged Haze enthusiastically. “My life is a mess right now, and I almost forgot what I was once obsessed with… When I look at this keyboard, I’ll think of the time we ruled the hacker world. I feel so hopeful and alive now!”
“Umm…” Flossie’s sudden embrace stunned Justin, and his cheeks burned in embarrassment. His arms stiffened by his sides and he replied awkwardly, “That’s.. great.”
Xavier quietly took his phone out and snapped a photo of Flossie hugging Justin. ‘Yes… Keep it up. Just ignore me, I need to use the washroom.” He snuck out of the living room.
Xavier walked to a corner and looked around, then went on Facebook and found Halston’s profile. He sent him the photo he had secretly taken just now. “Halston, don’t forget that Flossie is close to Justin. I don’t care what you’re going through, but if you don’t stop this, you’re going to lose her for real!” Just as he sent the picture, someone snatched his phone from his hands.
“Who-” He turned around and saw Leia holding his phone. He sighed and said calmly, ‘Give me back my phone.”
“No!” Leia took a few steps back and started scrolling through Xavier’s chats. “Such a good friend to Halston… Are you just spending time with us so you can spy for him?”
“You make it sound like I’m doing something illegal…” Xavier tried to defend himself. “I make friends everywhere I go. Halston is my buddy and Flossie is my good friend, so obviously I’ll come to your gatherings.
“You’re so shameless. We didn’t even invite you.” When Leia discussed the gathering with Quinton, she had never considered inviting Xavier because he was close to Halston. They didn’t need him informing Halston about everything they did. However, Jeffrey had accidentally mentioned it while he was shooting a film, and Xavier had shamelessly followed Jeffrey back to Ellsworth Manor. Since things had come to this, Leia couldn’t throw Xavier out. However, as expected, Xavier was indeed spying on them. Cóntent from NóvelDrámá!!
“There’s no need to be so hostile!” Xavier started grinning and approached Leia. “I could be your double agent, you know. You can turn me against him to serve you. Isn’t that a better option?”
“Turn you against him?” Leia looked disgusted by the idea. “No one would believe a cunning person like you. You might rat out my bestie instead.” Xavier was the smartest and most confusing person Leia had ever met. Compared to him, Halston was simpler and more sincere. Leia knew that she couldn’t outsmart Xavier, so she chose to stay away from him to avoid falling for his traps.
“How could you say that?” Xavier grabbed his chest dramatically, pretending to be hurt. “We once dated, you know. Don’t you know what kind of person I am?”
“Yeah, I know I can’t get involved with you again. I know that I can never trust you.”
Leia was firm in her opinion. She had not suffered because of his fickle nature, and it taught her the bitterness of romance. She was a lot more cautious now.
“I don’t know what I can say to change your mind.” A miserable sigh escaped Xavier. Everyone felt that he was cunning, shrewd, and untrustworthy. Even if he cut out his heart for her, she would not believe him. “Yeah, I’m Halston’s spy, but don’t you think it’s a pity that Halston and Flossie are separated despite their feelings for each other?”
“No, I don’t!” Leia said coldly, “I just regret not separating them earlier. If I knew that Halston was that irresponsible, I would have opposed Flossie getting back together with him. But I’ve made up my mind-I don’t want Flossie to get entangled with that guy again. That’s the best decision for both of them!” Previously, she supported them being together, but seeing Halston hurt Flossie so often ruined her impression of him. Right now, she just wanted Flossie to stay away from him.
“I guess women really are heartless!” At the sight of Leia’s aloof expression, Xavier thought about their romance. He figured it would be difficult for the both of them to reconcile.
“No, you’re wrong. It’s just that men are lousy, so we women are forced to protect ourselves by being heartless!” Leia bit her lip, sounding helpless and sad. Women always had deeper feelings when it came to love, and they would usually be the ones to forgive and reconcile first.
“Okay, let’s not talk about this. I don’t think we’ll ever reach a rational conclusion in this debate because we can only consider the problem from our points of view,” Xavier said wearily. Cóntent from NóvelDrámá!!
“So, you feel like you were wronged? You think it’s right for Halston to abandon his family and for you to be capricious, huh?” Leia refused to admit defeat and argued, “Do you know what I hate the most about men? They refuse to admit when they’ve done something wrong, then say that women are being unreasonable.”
‘Are you trying to argue with me?” Xavier shoved his hands in his pockets, his expression growing cold. It felt like he always argued with Leia because of Halston and Flossie, so he hoped that Halston and Flossie could get back together, so he and Leia might be able to as well.
“I’m not interested in fighting with you. I’m going back to Flossie!” Leia stuffed Xavier’s phone in his hand and turned to leave.
At that moment, a message popped up on Xavier’s phone, and he glanced at Flossie. “Aren’t you curious about Halston’s reply?”
Leia paused, then turned around and held her hand out to Xavier. “Let me have a look.” Leia loved gossip, and she’d always been invested in Halston and Flossie’s romance. Halston had risked his life to search for herbs to save Flossie, then cheated on her. It didn’t make sense. Leia had always felt that Halston had been facing some issues, so she wanted to know what was on his mind.
However, for some reason, Xavier became reluctant. He scrolled through his phone with one hand and leaned against the wall absent-mindedly. “Facebook is private. I can’t show it to you just because you want me to.”
Leia clenched her fists and suppressed the urge to kick him, then asked calmly, “Why did you ask then? Are you trying to trap me?
Xavier looked up, his smile flirty. “I’m trying to see if anyone will be tempted.”
‘Forget it, you don’t need to show me.” Annoyed, Leia turned around and pretended to leave, trying to get a reaction from Xavier.
However, Xavier just lowered his head and read the text, clicking his tongue from time to time. “I didn’t expect Halston to have such thoughts. Oh, men are so unpredictable sometimes.
Leia slowed down, her curiosity overwhelming. Unable to bear it, she threw herself at Xavier, trying to grab his phone. “Let me see!”
Xavier didn’t expect such a reaction from her, and raised his arm high, keeping the phone away from her. “Hey, you’re acting uncivilized. How can you try to take away my phone?” Comtent from NóvelDrama!!
*So, what? You want me to come snatch it anyway, so stop pretending. Give it to me!” Leia yelled angrily, standing on tiptoes to snatch Xavier’s phone. However, Xavier was tall with long limbs, and he was practically touching the ceiling with his outstretched hand. Leia couldn’t touch the phone no matter how much she jumped. “Give it to me now!” Leia’s cheeks were flushed and her forehead was sweaty from jumping.
‘Stop jumping. You’ve almost reached your exercise quota for this month.” Xavier pursed his lips, stifling his laughter. He used his other hand to touch Leia’s head dotingly. “Even a Kinder Joy needs to rest!”
“How dare you say I’m short?” Leia snarled, feeling humiliated. She had always seen herself as an attractive and sexy woman. ‘I’ll kill you, Xavier!” She stopped trying to take Xavier’s phone, and tried to tickle his armpits instead.
Xavier was not a ticklish person, so naturally, he didn’t react. On the contrary, he rather enjoyed it. He smirked at her and said teasingly, ‘Hey, you can just hug me if you want to, you don’t need to pretend.” In his defense, it did look like Leia was trying to hug him.
‘I’m not trying to hug you. Dream on!” Leia scoffed, moving away so he didn’t misunderstand. The narcissistic man would assume that she was still in love with him.
Undeniably, it was tough to outsmart Xavier. Leia was exhausted, but Xavier was still calm and collected. He didn’t even let her touch the edge of his phone. It was like tricking a pet dog.
Leia bent over and put both hands on her thighs, gulping in air. Then, she waved and said, “Oh, I can’t do this. I need to rest!”
“How are you tired so fast? You’ve got to train well since… I’ve always been a strong man.” Xavier dangled his phone in front of Leia teasingly.
Leia raised her head and glared at Xavier fiercely. “Do you enjoy tormenting me? Don’t you think you’re going overboard?”