Romeo also became interested: "Oh? Really? I wonder who it might be?"
"My fiancée." Jorge smiled, but the smile didn't reach his eyes. "She has the same look in her eyes, and it instantly brought her back to my mind."
The atmosphere suddenly became a bit awkward.
I found it somewhat amusing inside.
He didn't care about Monica when she was alive, but now he's pretending to be deeply emotional after her death. How shameless.
Just then, several people came over to toast with Jorge.
Romeo took the opportunity to lead me away from there.
His voice was somewhat displeased: "From now on, don't appear in front of Jorge anymore."
I meekly responded with a nod, but couldn't help glancing at him.
He was unhappy.
Did he feel like his beloved toy was being coveted by someone else?
[Ding, Host, please note that Romeo's affection level has exceeded seventy percent. Congratulations, host. Please keep up the good work!]
Indeed, the right amount of stimulation can ignite a man's competitive spirit, which can be transformed into affection.
But I think the stimulation could be even stronger.
Midway through the banquet, a cry of surprise came from the balcony upstairs, and everyone gathered around.
I went to join the crowd as well.
Kylie had arrived at some point and was being held back by a bodyguard a few meters from Jorge, looking agitated.
"Why won't you accept me?" Her eyes reddened as she stared intently at the man in the wheelchair in front of her. "Clearly, you understand me, and I understand you. We're meant to be together!"
"Miss Lozano, please compose yourself." Jorge spoke calmly, his tone distant.
Jorge... "Jorge!" Kylie didn't care about the situation or the whispers of the crowd. She pushed past the bodyguard and rushed to Jorge, her attitude humble.
"I can be your legs. Give me a chance..."
I couldn't bear to watch.
Girl, don't demean yourself like this.
This man isn't worth it!
Sure enough, Jorge laughed as if he had heard something funny. "Be my legs?"
He sized up Kylie and pointed to the nearby swimming pool. "Jump in and swim a round trip, and I'll give you a chance." He sized up Kylie and pointed to the nearby swimming pool. "Jump in and swim a round trip, and I'll give you a chance."
Even though he had just been drinking and chatting with Kylie's brother, it didn't affect his decision to make such a humiliating demand of her.
Before I could react, there was a "splash."
Everyone gasped.
Kylie jumped into the pool and landed in the deep end. With one arm missing, it was difficult for her to maintain balance.
Jorge watched her struggling in the pool from the edge.
Seeing Kylie splashing more and more weakly, I pushed past the people in front of me and jumped into the water.
I wrapped my arms around Kylie's neck from behind and slowly brought her to the shallow area.
The first thing Kylie did when she was steady was turn around and slap me.
"Who are you? Mind your own business!"
My left cheek stung, and I remained silent.
Who would want to meddle, if it weren't for the fact that I still need to win over your brother, I would have just watched from the sidelines.
[Ding, Host, please note that Romeo's affection level has surpassed seventy-five percent. Congratulations, host. Keep up the good work!]
The system notification sounded as Romeo finally arrived late.
The bodyguards had already pulled me and Kylie out of the water, and Jorge's gaze fell on me with interest.
Romeo draped a towel over me and looked at my slightly red left cheek, his brow twitching.
Then he turned and slapped Kylie across the face.
"Are you done being crazy? You've disgraced the family!"
Kylie looked at him in disbelief: "Romeo, you hit me?"
Romeo steadied his breathing: "Take her back. Don't let her out without my orders."
The bodyguards escorted Kylie out of the banquet hall.
Romeo had to apologize to Jorge, the host of the party, for this incident.
I stood in the corner wrapped in a towel, waiting for him quietly.
Before long, Romeo came over and took my hand, leading me away from the terrace.
Jorge's gaze was like a persistent sore.
I couldn't help but look back at him, he was watching me quietly with a faint smile on his lips.
"Romeo really dotes on this woman..."
"Yeah, is she really going to become Mrs. Lozano?"
"She must have some skill, then."
The murmurs of the crowd reached Jorge's ears, and he turned to instruct his assistant.
"Have Jair investigate this woman. I want to know everything about her."
